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.

The arrival of spring means that many homeowners are heading back outside to take care of their yard. But unless your lawn mower is brand new, you might be wondering how much life it has left before ...

Editor’s Note, April 23, 2025: We’ve checked our recommendations to make sure each mower is still available and competitively priced. Our best value pick, the Troy-Bilt 30-Inch 10.5-HP riding mower, ...

Riding lawn mowers offer convenience, allowing you to finish the lawn care job faster without having to expend as much energy as with a walk-behind mower. However, considering the price tag for ...

A reliable riding lawn mower can significantly cut down on the time and effort it takes to maintain your yard, especially when it’s appropriately matched to your lawn’s size and terrain. Our top pick, ...

To test lawn mowers and tractors, our testers and engineers travel every winter to specially prepared grounds in Florida, where we plant 1,800 pounds of grass seed (predominantly annual rye, prized ...

If you've performed all the necessary steps to maintain your lawnmower, there's a good chance the engine will outlast the rest of the mower. However, like all things mechanical, there is the ...