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 ...

"I can't wait to mow the lawn," said nobody, ever. It's hardly a chore any of us look forward to doing, but the end result of a gorgeous lawn and the enticing scent of fresh cut grass makes it worth ...

Sharpening your lawn mower’s blade is key to a good-looking lawn. A dull blade creates ragged edges on grass tips that can turn brown after a few days or invite fungi and disease. Keeping the mower ...

A dull mower blade tears grass instead of cutting it, making lawns look ragged and increasing the likelihood of disease. Before sharpening, always disconnect the spark plug and safely remove the blade ...

Like anything with a sharp edge, lawn mower blades gradually grow duller with normal usage. Over time, blades also get nicked and dented by the small stones, sticks, tree roots and curbs the mower ...

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 ...