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Category: Lawn Care Equipment

DIY Lawn Mower Maintenance Guide

By Amanda Shiffler | Published: February 15, 2026
Lawn Care Equipment

Learn essential lawn mower maintenance for spring, summer, and fall. Change oil, sharpen blades, and winterize properly to extend your mower’s lifespan.

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How Often Should You Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades?

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: February 25, 2026
Lawn Care Equipment

Sharpen mower blades every 20-25 hours or 1-2 times per season. Dull blades tear grass, leaving brown tips. Learn the signs for when to replace blades.

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How to Use a Sod Cutter: Complete Guide for Homeowners

By Amanda Shiffler | Published: February 9, 2026
Lawn Care Equipment

Learn how to use a sod cutter with step-by-step instructions. This complete guide covers equipment selection, preparation, operation, and cutting techniques.

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How to Charge and Maintain Lawn Mower Batteries

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: January 26, 2026
Lawn Care Equipment

Electric mower batteries charge in 30 minutes to 12 hours. We’ll show you how to maintain the batteries that power your eco-friendly mower.

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Reel Mower vs. Rotary Mower: Which Is Right for Your Lawn?

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: January 7, 2026
Lawn Care Equipment

Reel mowers are ideal for small, flat lawns with grass under 2 inches tall. Rotary mowers handle tall grass and uneven terrain. Learn which suits your lawn.

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When is the Best Time to Buy a Lawn Mower?

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: August 21, 2025
Lawn Care Equipment

Get the best deal on lawn mowers by timing your purchase right. Avoid peak season and see the best pricing in fall/winter, and prime selection in early spring.

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How to Dispose of a Lawn Mower

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: August 6, 2025
Lawn Care Equipment

Learn proper ways to dispose of your lawn mower, including selling, donating, municipal disposal, and recycling. Get tips for prep and eco-friendly disposal.

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11 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Lawn Mower

By Danielle Gorski | Published: June 24, 2025
Lawn Care Equipment

When your mower has trouble starting, cuts poorly, or is smoking, it may be a sign that it’s on its last leg. Learn about these signs and more to know when it’s time to replace your lawn mower.

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How to Use a Grass Tiller to Remove Your Lawn

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: April 29, 2025
Lawn Care Equipment

Can you use a tiller to remove grass? Yes, and it’s 10x faster than manual methods. Choose the right size and follow our step-by-step tilling guide.

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Self-Propelled vs. Push Mowers

By Sinziana Spiridon | Published: April 1, 2025
Lawn Care Equipment

Self-propelled mowers propel themselves, while push mowers have to be pushed across the lawn. We discuss other important differences.

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