Lawn Mowers & Lawn Care
11 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.
EGO Leaf Blowers in 2026: Which 56V Model Actually Fits Your Yard
TL;DR: The EGO POWER+ 670 CFM ($299, includes 4.0Ah battery) is the right pick for most homeowners — enough air to...
DeWalt Leaf Blowers in 2026: Are They Actually Worth the Premium?
TL;DR: The DeWalt 20V MAX XR Leaf Blower ($129 tool-only) is the right pick if you already own DeWalt 20V batteries —...
Best Gas Leaf Blowers in 2026: When Cordless Still Isn't Enough
TL;DR: The Husqvarna 125B ($299, 470 CFM, 170 MPH) is the right gas handheld for most homeowners — light enough at 9.4...
Best Zero-Turn Mowers in 2026
TL;DR: The Husqvarna Z254F with Kawasaki engine ($3,999, 54" deck) is the right pick for most residential buyers...
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...