New to riding mowers? We explain when, why, and how to change the oil. It's an important step to keep your mower in top condition all season long.

One of the mistakes everyone makes when mowing the lawn is allowing thick grass to grow too tall between cuttings. Some of ...

If your riding lawn mower seems to lose power when you're dealing with thick grass, there are a couple of troubleshooting ...

As the winter season comes into full effect, it's important to properly winterize your John Deere lawn mower if you plan on using it in the summer.

My mother kept a large jar under the sink to store rendered fat or used oil from bacon, burgers, fried chicken and the like; its distinct layers represented the geologic eras of family dinners from ...

Fall lawn care asks more from a riding mower than a quick summer trim. Grass growth may slow, but leaves start piling up, damp patches become more common, and the window for a clean final cut can be ...

If you just bought a new house with a big yard, or your old riding mower is about ready for replacement, you’re probably faced with the question: Zero-turn or lawn tractor? There are arguments to be ...

Joe Kuhns of Joe’s Engine Shop, 1319 Plymouth-Goshen Trail, Bremen offered some tips for keeping our lawn mower in good working shape this mowing season. Kuhns said it’s best to keep the air filter ...

For serious outdoor DIYers familiar with the best and worst lawn mower brands, choosing the right machine is an easy prospect. But for others, just knowing one type of lawn mower from the next can be ...

Growing up, we all had that one neighbor with a 1988 Craftsman lawn mower that looked like it was salvaged from a shipwreck but still fires up on the first pull before settling into the perfect idle.

In this episode on Tekniq, we explore the construction of longtail boats in Thailand, the unique world of modified rice tractor racing, customized water pumps, and the unusual sight of truck engines ...