Lawn Mowers

Push mowers, riding mowers and zero turns. Find out how to pick the perfect mower for your yard for the perfect cut.

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Should You Cut Wet Grass After it Rains?

We address the age-old dilemma of whether to cut wet grass or wait until it dries.


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20 Things to Know When Buying a New Lawn Mower

There's lots to consider when it comes time to buy a lawn mower


How to Check, Clean, and Change Lawn Mower Spark Plugs

A maintenance routine that includes servicing the spark plugs, air filter and engine oil helps keep your lawn mower running...


12 Tricked-Out Lawn Mowers You Need to See

Whether you want your machine to go faster or have more style, these tips for tricking out your lawn mower...


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8 Most Common Lawn Tractor Repairs

If you own a lawn tractor, a.k.a. a riding lawn mower, knowing how to make these eight common repairs can...


How to Get Started in Welding

Whether you’d like to build custom cars or just fix a cracked lawn mower deck, learning to weld gives your...


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How to Repair Small Engines: Cleaning the Lawn Mower Carburetor

Don't Google "small engine repair near me" the next time your lawnmower sputters. Learn how to do it yourself. Small...


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How to Get Your Lawn Mower Ready for Spring and Fall

A little maintenance twice a year pays off with longer, more reliable lawn mower performance. The work isn't difficult and...

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How to Properly Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades

Sharpening a lawnmower blades sounds like a tougher job than it is. In most cases, you can do it in...


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What to Know About Buying a Lawn Mower in 2024

How to pick the perfect lawn mower match for your property and your comfort level.


The 5 Best Zero-Turn Mower Models for a Picture-Worthy Lawn in 2024

Whether you've got multiple acres or tight, winding landscapes, you need the best zero-turn mower to trim both your lawn...


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What Type of Lawn Mower Oil Should I Use

Your lawn mower needs the right kind of engine oil used in the right way. Read on to learn about...


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What to Consider When Buying Zero Turn Mowers

A zero turn mower allows you to move faster and navigate impossibly tight turns. If you've got a demanding yard,...


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Is it Time to Upgrade to a Riding Lawn Mower?

A riding lawn mower is a major time saver, but also a significant investment! Learn about riding mower tech, features...


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Should You Get a Push Mower This Year?

Thinking of buying a push mower? Here's an overview of options, cost and features.


How to Get Rid of Gasoline Smell

To get rid of that smell, you'll need to do much more than mask it with a sweetly-scented spray.


20 Bad Spring Yard Work Habits You Need to Stop Doing

It's been a long winter and you're ready to start some yard work. But before you grab that rake or...

22 Yard Tools You Should Get Your Hands On This Fall

Fall yard work can be a pain in the...everything! Make your outdoor chores much easier with these incredibly handy tools.


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When and How to Change Oil in a Lawn Mower

The Family Handyman automotive expert, Rick Muscoplat, will show you how to change lawn mower oil.


Tips for Buying a Walk-Behind Lawn Mower

Whether you're buying your first mower or replacing an old one, navigating the maze of models and features can be...


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Why is My Lawn Mower Smoking?

Leaking oil from the exhaust is the usual cause of blue, white or black smoke from a lawn mower. Learn...


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DIY Outdoor Storage Cabinet

A little garden and lawn mower shed that spells big relief for a...


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How to Install an Attic Lift

Send heavy loads to the attic—with the press of a button

25 Companies with Super Useful Warranties

Whether it’s a riding lawn mower or kitchen cutlery, any purchase for your home is an important one. That’s why...


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Is 2024 the Year to Get a Robot Lawn Mower?

Tired of pushing that old gas-powered mower around your yard? Maybe it's time for something quieter and smarter. Here's why...


How to Sharpen Mower Blades With an Angle Grinder

An angle grinder makes quick work of this dirty job.


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How to Repair a Lawn Mower Pull Cord

Replace a broken starter rope in a half hour.


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Here’s What To Do If Your Lawn Mower Won’t Start

Whether you just dusted it off for the season or it stopped mid-mow, here's how to troubleshoot when your lawn...


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When to Replace a Lawn Mower vs. Repairing One?

A carbon-coated spark plug can make for hard starting, and so can old gas or a plugged carburetor. All are...