Lawn Mowers & Lawn Care
7 articles to help you buy smarter and maintain better
Your mower is probably the most-used piece of power equipment you own, and a bad pick means dreading every mow for the next decade. We cover battery vs. gas tradeoffs, self-propelled vs. push decisions, and the specific models from EGO, Ryobi, and Craftsman that make sense at each price point. Whether you're mowing a quarter-acre suburban lot or a full acre of thick fescue, start here to find the right mower and keep it cutting clean.
Best EGO Lawn Mowers in 2026 (Battery Life is Better Than You Think)
TL;DR: The LM2135SP (21" self-propelled with Select Cut) is the best EGO mower for most yards under an acre — solid...
Battery vs Gas Lawn Mowers: The Real Cost, Runtime, and Performance Comparison
TL;DR: For yards under 1 acre, battery mowers are now the better buy for most homeowners — lower total cost over 5...
How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade (And Why Your Lawn Looks Torn Up)
TL;DR: Sharpen your mower blade every 20-25 hours of mowing (about once per month for most homeowners). Use a 10-inch...
Best Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers in 2026: Battery and Gas Compared
TL;DR: Best overall: EGO LM2135SP ($600) — great cut, great battery, self-propelled Touch Drive. Best value: Ryobi 40V...
Lawn Mower Maintenance Schedule: The Checklist That Prevents Every Common Problem
Quick answer: Gas mowers need an oil change every 50 hours (about once per season), new spark plug annually, air filter...
Best Ryobi Lawn Mowers: ONE+ 18V vs 40V vs 80V Battery Systems Explained
TL;DR: The Ryobi 40V 21" self-propelled ($350-$400) is the best value battery mower you can buy. Period. For most yards...
Best Craftsman Lawn Mowers: Gas vs Battery Options at Lowe's
TL;DR: V60 battery self-propelled is the go-for most homeowners with small-to-medium yards (under half acre). It starts...