Lawn Care

Learn the best ways to mow the lawn, take care of those pesky weeds and create the backyard of your dreams with these lawn care maintenance and repair tips.

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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 mechanical skills a serious boost.

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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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Lawn Aerator Buying Guide

What if you owned a lawn aerator? Would you aerate your lawn more often if all you had to do...


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How to Winterize a Chainsaw

Keep your chainsaw in tip-top shape during the winter off-season


10 Best Leaf Blower Attachments of 2023

Leaf blower attachments can unlock the potential power and utility of the machine. Clean up your yard in no time...

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How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades

It's easy when you know what you're doing!


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What to Know About Buying a Lawn Mower in 2023

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


Best Zero-Turn Lawn Mowers

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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Zero Turn Mower Buying Guide

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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Lawn Mower Parts You Can Replace Yourself

Lawn mower letting you down? A little repair know-how can go a long way. Learn which lawn mower parts you...


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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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The Homeowner’s Guide to Buying a Push Mower

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.


Do You Really Need to Winterize Your Lawn Mower?

Here's why you need to get your lawn mower ready for winter.


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How and When 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...


Outdoor Storage Locker

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


How to Install an Attic Lift

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

What You Need to Know About Lawn Mower Oil

There are still some drivers who check their oil levels every time they gas up, but most mowers of lawns...


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 a Robot Lawn Mower Right for You?

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.