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 ...

Periodic adjustments and blade sharpening can keep a reel mower operating smoothly year after year. Step 1: A properly aligned reel mower cuts grass evenly in a scissor-like motion, pulling the grass ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are two types of people in the world: those who thoroughly enjoy getting out and mowing their lawn every week, and those who hate ...

Cutting grass with sharp lawn mower blades is essential to maintaining a healthy, attractive lawn. While sharpening lawn mower blades isn't a job for everyone, it is a straightforward DIY project. The ...

It's easy to get sold on the ergonomic handles, wider cutting decks, cushy seats, and hydrostatic transmissions found on the latest and greatest lawn mower models out there. But your blades are the ...