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Author: Frank Collard

Our East Coast editor Frank focuses on lawn cutting and maintenance. His experience with lawn mower repair and lawn maintenance is second to none. He is a lawn mower and fertilizer expert with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He has been providing advice to homeowners and businesses on lawn care since 1990 with his lawn maintenance business based in the small town of Waterbury, Connecticut.
How Much Does a Lawn Irrigation System Cost?
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How Much Does a Lawn Irrigation System Cost?

ByFrank Collard

The cost of a lawn irrigation system depends on a few factors, such as the size of your lawn, the type of system you choose, and the number of sprinkler heads. Installing an irrigation system can range from $1,000 to $4,000, with the average cost falling between $2,000 and $3,000. The size of your lawn…

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Rooting Out the Answer: How Long Does Sod Take to Establish?
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Rooting Out the Answer: How Long Does Sod Take to Establish?

ByFrank Collard

One of the biggest advantages of laying sod is that it’s the fastest way to get yourself a brand new lawn. Unlike seeding, you’ll get the instant effect of new grass as soon as you lay your sod. However, you still need to wait some time for your sod to root before you can use…

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Mowing After Overseeding: The Best Time to Cut Your Lawn
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Mowing After Overseeding: The Best Time to Cut Your Lawn

ByFrank Collard

One of the most important elements of aftercare for new grass is knowing when to mow for the first time. Mow too soon, and you risk ripping up or trampling the tender seedlings before they’re established in the soil. Mowing too late, on the other hand, will leave you with too much foliage to take…

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Mowing Made Easy: When to Mulch or Bag Grass Clippings
Grass | Mowing

Mowing Made Easy: When to Mulch or Bag Grass Clippings

ByFrank Collard

When mowing your lawn, you have two options: you can either bag the grass clippings, or leave them in place wherever they fall. Both methods can provide your lawn with benefits under different circumstances. It’s important to know when to mulch or bag grass clippings to maintain the health of your lawn. You always bag…

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A Step By Step Guide: How To Test A Lawn Mower Coil With A Multimeter
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A Step By Step Guide: How To Test A Lawn Mower Coil With A Multimeter

ByFrank Collard

A lawnmower coil maintains the voltage to keep the lawnmower running. The coil works alongside the spark plug to produce high voltage and, as a result, a spark. The ignition coil powers the spark plug. One of the signs of a faulty ignition coil is when the lawnmower won’t start. To diagnose the ignition coil,…

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How to Tell if a Lawn Mower is 2-stroke or 4-stroke?
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How to Tell if a Lawn Mower is 2-stroke or 4-stroke?

ByFrank Collard

“2-stroke” and “4-stroke” are terms you become familiar with as a lawnmower owner or someone looking to buy one. The words describe the type of engine your lawnmower has. If you aren’t a professional lawnmower, you might not be concerned about whether your lawnmower has a 2-stroke engine or a 4-stroke engine, as long as…

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Are Lawn Mower Decks Interchangeable?
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Are Lawn Mower Decks Interchangeable?

ByFrank Collard

The lawnmower deck is the widest part of the lawnmower that prevents debris and particles from flying out. It also houses the blades and protects the operator and the engine mower from the particles. There are different sizes of the lawnmower deck, but they are generally made of corrosion-resistant metal. Reasons for needing to change…

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How To Troubleshoot A Husqvarna Riding Mower When It Doesn’t Start
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How To Troubleshoot A Husqvarna Riding Mower When It Doesn’t Start

ByFrank Collard

It is such a pain when you want to care for your lawn but your lawnmower won’t start. The reasons for this can vary from minor issues like little to no gas in the fuel tank or something as crucial as engine issues. To start a Husqvarna lawnmower,  there are some checks you need to…

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Honda Lawn Mower Won’t Start – Causes & Fixes
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Honda Lawn Mower Won’t Start – Causes & Fixes

ByFrank Collard

Has your Honda lawn mower failed to start? Well, this is not an uncommon occurrence. Your lawn mower not starting is a sign that something is wrong with a component or more. You cannot precisely tell what the problem is at surface level, so the first thing to do is run checks. Most of these…

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How To Remove A Stuck Blade Bolt On A Lawn Mower
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How To Remove A Stuck Blade Bolt On A Lawn Mower

ByFrank Collard

Replacing a lawnmower blade would require you to remove the old one first, but what happens when you cannot get it out because the blade is stuck? You might even want to take it out because it needs some sharpening or cleaning. A lawnmower blade can be stuck for many reasons like the bolt being…

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