Your riding mower’s top speed depends on a number of factors, such as the size of the engine, which often corresponds to the ...

Secure the lawn mower blade by lodging a 2x4-inch block between it and the mower deck (a C-clamp can help hold it in place if needed). Then use a wrench or socket to loosen the fasteners that ...

A dull blade damages your grass, so it’s key to sharpen or replace a lawn mower blade regularly. Consumer Reports shows you how to do that task.

But if the local engine shop or hardware store has to remove the blade from the lawn mower for you, the price is going to be as high as $60 or more. That’s just not worth the cost.

A lawn mower can feel like one of the most powerful tools you own. It's a whirling, gas-powered (or battery-powered, depending on your needs) dynamo of grass-chopping muscle.

Related: 9 Mistakes You're Making When Mowing Your Lawn—and What Experts Say You Should Do Instead Uneven Cut or Scalping A sharp mower blade is the key to achieving a clean, even cut. Any ...