Small Engine Repair

Solve most lawnmower or other small engine starting problems with a simple diagnosis and a carburetor cleaning or rebuilding. It'll only take a…

Start your lawnmower, RV or other small engine faster by replacing the copper spark plug with an iridium-enhanced spark plug. This article…

When two-cycle leaf-blowers, string trimmers, chain saws or other small engines won't start, first see if one of these common problems is the…

Change your spark plugs yourself to maintain peak performance and high gas mileage. In most cases it's a simple job as long as you have the…

There are a wide variety of replacement spark plugs available: fixed or adjustable gap, single platinum, double platinum, yttrium and others.…

Believe it or not, there's a right way and a wrong way to pour oil from a plastic bottle into your car's engine. By holding the container…

A pro explains common repair and maintenance for motorcycles and ATVs that you can do yourself. Save money by replacing CV boots, cleaning and…

Follow these pro tips for faster and better lawn tractor maintenance. Good maintenance will prevent expensive repairs in the future.

Extend the life of your lawnmower by winterizing the engine. Adding fuel stabilizer and a few ounces of oil will help the engine start right up…

Tune your lawn mower in 3 easy steps. It'll run better, last longer and burn fuel more efficiently and cleanly.

Add a permanent oil drain extension tube to your snow blower to simplify oil changes and avoid an oily mess.

Nitrile gloves protect you from harmful chemicals. Wear them when working with automotive fluids and other caustic liquids.

Frozen, rusted bolts are a given in almost every auto or truck repair job. Instead of using anger and brute force, try one of these four proven…

Why spend more at the gas pump when you can easily spend less? Follow these simple tips and you'll see a noticeable difference in your fuel…

Frustrated by a Phillips screw that's starting to strip out? Salvage the situation with one of these tips before you go through the misery of…

Tips for building the best workbench for auto and small engine repair. Build a grease gun holder and add a central vacuum system to your garage.

Snowblower belts start to wear out after 5 to 7 years, and should be replaced. You can save money by doing the job yourself. Here's an overview…

A rethreading kit is an important part of any automotive toolbox. Use it to restore stripped threads on old, rusty nuts and bolts when you…

Having a shop winterize your bike can cost over $200. But if you can change the oil in your car, you can easily winterize your own bike and save…

Squeeze more out of your home improvement dollar with these simple money-saving tips. For little or no cost, you can save hundreds of dollars.