Since June of 1982, lawn mower safety regulations require all walk-behind mowers sold in the United States to have a handle-mounted blade brake. This safety feature is sometimes referred to as a zone ...

It’s easy to know it’s time for a new lawn mower when the thing just stops working. That’s not a gentle tap on the shoulder. It’s more like somebody beating you on the head with a red flag.

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. However, just like any ...

Person cutting the grass with a lawn mower - Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images There's nothing quite like a freshly mowed lawn with its neat stripes and the subtle scent of cut grass hanging in ...