Lawnmowers have engines too, and just like cars, they need an oil change from time to time. What kind of oil should you use, ...

A loose or worn belt shows up as a squeal, a weaker drive and a slower blade, and it is one of the quietest ways a mower that still starts wears itself out. Wobbly wheels, a clogged deck, a dull blade ...

Leaving gas in your lawn mower for too long can cause it to malfunction or even stop working entirely — so is a year too long ...

New to riding mowers? We explain when, why, and how to change the oil. It's an important step to keep your mower in top ...

My mother kept a large jar under the sink to store rendered fat or used oil from bacon, burgers, fried chicken and the like; its distinct layers represented the geologic eras of family dinners from ...

Fall lawn care asks more from a riding mower than a quick summer trim. Grass growth may slow, but leaves start piling up, damp patches become more common, and the window for a clean final cut can be ...

If you just bought a new house with a big yard, or your old riding mower is about ready for replacement, you’re probably faced with the question: Zero-turn or lawn tractor? There are arguments to be ...

When reviewing riding or zero-turn mowers, I often call it out when they have a fabricated deck. Fabricated decks are one of the hallmarks of a higher-quality, more expensive mower. Does this mean ...

Joe Kuhns of Joe’s Engine Shop, 1319 Plymouth-Goshen Trail, Bremen offered some tips for keeping our lawn mower in good working shape this mowing season. Kuhns said it’s best to keep the air filter ...

For serious outdoor DIYers familiar with the best and worst lawn mower brands, choosing the right machine is an easy prospect. But for others, just knowing one type of lawn mower from the next can be ...

Growing up, we all had that one neighbor with a 1988 Craftsman lawn mower that looked like it was salvaged from a shipwreck but still fires up on the first pull before settling into the perfect idle.