Since June of 1982, lawn mower safety regulations require all walk-behind mowers sold in the United States to have a handle-mounted blade brake. This safety feature is sometimes referred to as a zone ...

If you use your lawn mower once a week for an hour or two, you’ll only need a lawn mower repair just once per season. But if you live in an area with extremely hot temperatures, a lot of dust, and ...

Pretty much every powered lawn mower -- whether push, self-drive and gas-powered, or cordless -- has a bail bar, also called a control handle. It's an important safety feature that needs to be held ...

Your lawn mower has done its job, and the grass looks great. But when you let go of the handle, nothing happens. The engine keeps roaring. Surprisingly, it happens more often than you'd think. While ...

Nothing is worse for a landscaping enthusiast than broken grass-cutting equipment. There are certainly ways to tell it's time for a new lawn mower, but a deteriorating lower handle doesn't have to be ...

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No matter the brand or model, worst or best, regular maintenance is the key to extending the life of a lawn mower and ensuring it performs throughout the season. Even for some of the most reliable ...