Choosing the right lawn mower involves balancing your budget with your specific needs, lawn size, and long-term expectations. With options ranging from under $200 to several thousand dollars, understanding what you get at different price points can help you make a smart investment that serves you well for years to come. Budget Categories and What … Read more
In the realm of lawn mower maintenance, few tasks are as crucial as changing the oil. Like the lifeblood of an engine, clean oil ensures smooth operation and longevity. Neglecting this task can lead to increased friction, overheating, and ultimately, engine failure. However, with the right tools and a little know-how, changing the oil in … Read more
Some call it pulsing or surging, others refer to it as the engine revving up and down. No matter what it’s called, you can tell there is a problem. Before you go to a service repair center, I suggest you take a look at the following solutions. You might be surprised how easy engine rev … Read more
Is your riding lawn mower having trouble turning over? This can happen if it has not been used for a long time. If you just took the mower out of winter storage and it will not run, you are not alone. I have seen this before, and in this guide I walk you through the … Read more
If you are reading this, it means you have trouble getting that lawn mower pull cord to work. I know how frustrating that can be so I will get straight to the point. Most of the time you can fix it without going to a repair shop. A defective spring, jammed rope or loose blade … Read more
Seeing smoke come out of your lawn mower is enough to alarm anyone. Smoke means there is a problem, but in most instances you don’t have to take it to an expert. As I will show you, the solution – whether it is white, black or blue smoke -is something you can often do without … Read more
Does your lawn mower refuse to start after winter storage? You are not alone as this is a fairly common problem. And I know how frustrating it can be if your lawn needs maintenance now. I have good news for you though, as the solutions for this are not as difficult as you might think. … Read more
Does your lawn mower start and run fine when it’s cold, but performance dips when it gets hot? Or worse, the engine stalls? It can be frustrating since we use lawn mowers when the sun is out. As someone who has had to deal with this personally, I did a lot of research to figure … Read more
In an ideal world, you have a good sized shed to store your lawn mower and other garden equipment. But what if your shed is already crammed, or you don’t have any? Is it safe to leave your lawn mower outside? Based on my experience, it is not a simple yes or no. Rather it … Read more
As fall comes to a close and yard maintenance done, it is time to prepare your lawn mower for winter storage. If you own an electric lawn mower, you have to make sure the battery is stored properly so you don’t run into problems come next spring. Lawn mower batteries will freeze in very cold … Read more