I’ve restored dozens of gas engine lawn mowers, and it’s been my experience that people put them out in the trash while the machines have plenty of life left in them. The average mower sitting ...

It can be frustrating to cross the bridge that your grass needs cutting, and then to boot, your lawn mower won't start. It is a problem that can crop up at any time from spring to fall, regardless of ...

If you can't afford to replace your lawn mower when it breaks down, you could consider a whole new engine. Here's how much ...

Since June of 1982, lawn mower safety regulations require all walk-behind mowers sold in the United States to have a handle-mounted blade brake. This safety feature is sometimes referred to as a zone ...

With a little know-how, you can soon learn how to diagnose and fix common problems with your lawn mower's engine. Ah, spring, time to get outside and do. Cut that grass! Turn that soil! So you roll ...

Finding the right mower for your yard, one that runs smoothly, cuts the grass well, and has plenty of power, is worth the effort and research it takes. Comparing self-propelled versus push mowers to ...

There's no doubt your lawn mower is hardy and battle-tested. Keep it that way by giving it regular maintenance so it runs at its best. In this guide we'll show you everything you need to know to do ...

Why do I need to sharpen my lawn mower blade? When you mow your lawn with a dull lawn mower blade, the grass doesn’t cut. It tears. The jagged edge of a torn grass blade allows diseases to enter the ...

No matter what type of lawnmower you own, it's important you keep that blade sharp. Otherwise, you risk yanking your lawn instead of slicing it cleanly and healthfully down to size. A sharp blade also ...

With summer fast approaching, it’s time to get your lawn under control, trimmed and neat for your upcoming barbecues and garden parties. The best way to tame your grass is to use your lawn mower, but ...

There are few things more frustrating than trying to mow the grass with a backfiring lawn mower. It always seems to happen just as you're settling into a rhythm. The noise is annoying — or even ...