Yard equipment is expensive to purchase—and can become dangerous and prone to costly repairs if some simple maintenance checks aren't followed. For example, the average lawn mower needs to be replaced ...

Preventative maintenance is crucial to preserve mower performance and longevity A bit of time spent on maintenance at the start of the season can keep virtually any mower running strong, cutting ...

In 1962, when I was a teenager, my father gave our neighbor, Mr. Gruder, $10 for a reel mower of my very own. The ash handle shone with age and use, and it had a canvas grass catcher. Mr. Gruder had ...