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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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 ...

Dull lawn mower blades are no good for your yard. Instead of cutting grass cleanly, blades that are nicked or pitted rip grass blades which can lead to disease. Sharpening your mower blades every few ...

No matter what type of lawnmower you own, it's important you keep that blade sharp. Otherwise, you risk yanking your lawn instead of slicing it cleanly and healthfully down to size. A sharp blade also ...

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 ...