Lawn Mower Maintenance & Repair
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawnmower Maintenance
With proper upkeep, a good lawnmower should last for many years. Keeping up with regular maintenance and addressing problem quickly if something goes wrong with your lawnmower will help keep it running smoothly. Whether you choose to complete the maintenance and repair yourself or take it to a professional, you will probably end up working with a service department. If... -
Winterizing Your Lawn and Equipment
Winter can be harsh on more than just people. It can also be harsh on your lawn and your equipment. As Texas starts getting into the swing of winter, it’s time to get that lawn prepped for cold weather and your mower and most other power equipment put away for the season. Whether it’s cold temperatures or actual snow and... -
5 Important Tips for Routine Lawn Equipment Maintenance
One of the best things that you can do for your lawn equipment is keep up with routine maintenance tasks. Your lawnmower, string-line trimmer, hedge trimmer, chainsaw, and all other powered lawn tools last longer and work more reliably if you take the time to clean and care for the equipment. Preventative maintenance doesn't require a huge amount of time... -
When Your Lawn Mower Won't Start
As the spring weather warms the soil and wakes up grass, it’s time for homeowners and lawn care professionals to get ready for the start of mowing season. When the grass starts growing again in the spring, you'll want to have your lawn mower in peak operating condition so it will keep running reliable throughout the mowing season. Often, the... -
How To Care For Your Lawn Mower During Peak Mowing Season
The best companies build lawn mowers to last. Mowers that can handle the demands of your lawn mowing needs. But even with a quality mower, peak lawn mowing season can still take a toll. This is true if you're a homeowner mowing the lawn once a week or more when grass is growing quickly. And it's especially true for lawn... -
Do You Have Your Lawn and Lawnmower Ready For Winter?
Winter will be here before you know it, and with it comes some yearly lawn care and equipment maintenance. Before you stop mowing for the year and put the mower in storage, there are a few things you'll want to do. Now's the time to back-off on water and fertilizer for the lawn and make sure the mower is clean... -
What's Wrong With My Lawnmower's Engine And How Do I Fix It?
When you get your lawn mower out to cut the grass, you just want it to run like it's supposed to. None of this sputtering engines, unusual noises, or refusing to start. But even if you buy a good-quality mower from a reliable brand, there's a good chance something's eventually going to go wrong. So what do you do when... -
How To Keep A Lawn Mower In Good Condition When You Have To Store It Long-Term
We all want to keep our lawn mowers in good working order for as long as possible. After all, we've invested quite a bit of money as well as maintenance time into them and we want to see a return on that investment. In keeping with that goal, it's important to take care when preparing lawn mowers for storage. If... -
How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade
If you mow your own lawn, then performing some maintenance on the lawn mower is inevitable. One of the most important tasks is making sure the blade is sharp. Over time, a mower blade can develop nicks and dings from coming in contact with things such as rocks and branches. When a blade reaches this point of being dull and... -
Spring Yard Cleaning & Maintance
As winter draws toward a close, it's time to start looking forward to spring yard care tasks. In late February and March, the weather starts to warm and you'll be able to get out into the garden and lawn more. Just make sure you wait to do any major yard and garden work until the soil has started to dry...