At the start of growing season, part of the necessary prep every homeowner with hopes of a greener yard tacks (or should tack) onto the to-do list involves the cleaning and sharpening of lawn mower ...

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Sharpening your lawn mower's blades should not only form part of your regular maintenance schedule, but it's also essential to ensuring a nice, clean cut on your lawn. If you notice the finish after a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are two types of people in the world: those who thoroughly enjoy getting out and mowing their lawn every week, and those who hate ...

Locate the spark plug and pull off the spark plug wire to prevent the mower from accidentally starting while you're working. Tape the wire to the housing to keep it out of the way. Pro tip: Use a ...

After gathering everything you need, disconnect your mower’s power source. If you have a gas-powered mower, remove the spark plug. If you have a battery-powered mower, remove the battery. With a gas ...

If you want a good-looking lawn, you need a good lawn mower. If you notice your mowing doesn’t appear as crisp as it used to, the blades are likely to blame. While there are many different parts of a ...

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 ...