Hi folks!

I am a single female who just bought my first home....and I need to buy a
lawnmower. It's been suggested that I buy an electric start, self-propelled
one. I currently have a used Honda with pull-start, that doesn't seem to
want to start or stay started. A neighbor told me it probably wasn't worth
fixing, and another male friend said it might be as simple as an air filter
or spark plug (it hadn't been used in a few years).

Can anyone recommend what type of new one would be good, easy to use, and
the best place to buy it (i.e., Sears vs. Home Despot?!)

Also, I think I will need some sort of edger for where I can't get with the
lawnmower. Recommendations that are not *too* expensive?

Thanks!

Jo

Jo Cohen wrote:

Hi folks!

I am a single female who just bought my first home....and I need to buy a
lawnmower. It's been suggested that I buy an electric start, self-propelled
one. I currently have a used Honda with pull-start, that doesn't seem to
want to start or stay started. A neighbor told me it probably wasn't worth
fixing, and another male friend said it might be as simple as an air filter
or spark plug (it hadn't been used in a few years).

Can anyone recommend what type of new one would be good, easy to use, and
the best place to buy it (i.e., Sears vs. Home Despot?!)

Also, I think I will need some sort of edger for where I can't get with the
lawnmower. Recommendations that are not *too* expensive?

Thanks!

Jo

Check out the Toro SuperRecycler (cast aluminum deck for durability)
with Personal Pace (no fiddling with gears and it keeps up with you
rather than vice versa.

Whatever you get, I'd recommend going to a local dealer rather than a
department or big box store like Home Depot -- better, more
knowledgeable customer service.

"Ermalina" wrote in message
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Jo Cohen wrote:

Hi folks!

I am a single female who just bought my first home....and I need to
buy a
lawnmower. It's been suggested that I buy an electric start,
self-propelled
one. I currently have a used Honda with pull-start, that doesn't seem
to
want to start or stay started. A neighbor told me it probably wasn't
worth
fixing, and another male friend said it might be as simple as an air
filter
or spark plug (it hadn't been used in a few years).

Can anyone recommend what type of new one would be good, easy to use,
and
the best place to buy it (i.e., Sears vs. Home Despot?!)

Also, I think I will need some sort of edger for where I can't get with
the
lawnmower. Recommendations that are not *too* expensive?

Thanks!

Jo

Check out the Toro SuperRecycler (cast aluminum deck for durability)
with Personal Pace (no fiddling with gears and it keeps up with you
rather than vice versa.

Whatever you get, I'd recommend going to a local dealer rather than a
department or big box store like Home Depot -- better, more
knowledgeable customer service.

Good point, but aren't they much more expensive?

Thanks, Jo

"Jo Cohen" wrote in message
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Hi folks!

Can anyone recommend what type of new one would be good, easy to use, and
the best place to buy it (i.e., Sears vs. Home Despot?!)



A push type(no engine) reel mower..try Great States ...avoid Scotts

"Jo Cohen" wrote in message
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Hi folks!

I am a single female who just bought my first home....and I need to buy
a
lawnmower. It's been suggested that I buy an electric start,
self-propelled
one. I currently have a used Honda with pull-start, that doesn't seem to
want to start or stay started. A neighbor told me it probably wasn't worth
fixing, and another male friend said it might be as simple as an air
filter
or spark plug (it hadn't been used in a few years).

Can anyone recommend what type of new one would be good, easy to use, and
the best place to buy it (i.e., Sears vs. Home Despot?!)

Also, I think I will need some sort of edger for where I can't get with
the
lawnmower. Recommendations that are not *too* expensive?

Thanks!

Jo


You did not state the size of your yard.

Assuming a typical lot of about 8000 square feet, level and you young and
able.

Buy what best fits your budget, use stabil in the gas and keep the oil full
& changed.

A $99 mower from Wally world stored inside with regular oil changes will
cost you about $10 a year.

If you want to spend more, others have offered some good suggestions.


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"Jo Cohen" wrote in message
...
Hi folks!

I am a single female who just bought my first home....and I need to buy
a
lawnmower. It's been suggested that I buy an electric start,
self-propelled
one. I currently have a used Honda with pull-start, that doesn't seem to
want to start or stay started. A neighbor told me it probably wasn't worth
fixing, and another male friend said it might be as simple as an air
filter
or spark plug (it hadn't been used in a few years).

Can anyone recommend what type of new one would be good, easy to use, and
the best place to buy it (i.e., Sears vs. Home Despot?!)

Also, I think I will need some sort of edger for where I can't get with
the
lawnmower. Recommendations that are not *too* expensive?

Thanks!

Jo


You did not state the size of your yard.

Assuming a typical lot of about 8000 square feet, level and you young and
able.

Buy what best fits your budget, use stabil in the gas and keep the oil full
& changed.

A $99 mower from Wally world stored inside with regular oil changes will
cost you about $10 a year.

If you want to spend more, others have offered some good suggestions.


--
Colbyt
Remove " stopspam." from the email address to reply via email

"Colbyt" wrote in message
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"Jo Cohen" wrote in message
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Hi folks!

I am a single female who just bought my first home....and I need to
buy
a
lawnmower. It's been suggested that I buy an electric start,
self-propelled
one. I currently have a used Honda with pull-start, that doesn't seem
to
want to start or stay started. A neighbor told me it probably wasn't
worth
fixing, and another male friend said it might be as simple as an air
filter
or spark plug (it hadn't been used in a few years).

Can anyone recommend what type of new one would be good, easy to use,
and
the best place to buy it (i.e., Sears vs. Home Despot?!)

Also, I think I will need some sort of edger for where I can't get with
the
lawnmower. Recommendations that are not *too* expensive?

Thanks!

Jo


You did not state the size of your yard.


About .40 acre





Assuming a typical lot of about 8000 square feet, level and you young and
able.

41 willing and able!



Buy what best fits your budget, use stabil in the gas and keep the oil
full
& changed.


Thanks!


A $99 mower from Wally world stored inside with regular oil changes will
cost you about $10 a year.



If you want to spend more, others have offered some good suggestions.


Thanks for everyone's help!

Jo


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what is the size of your yard?

Jo Cohen wrote:

Hi folks!

I am a single female who just bought my first home....and I need to buy a
lawnmower. It's been suggested that I buy an electric start, self-propelled
one. I currently have a used Honda with pull-start, that doesn't seem to
want to start or stay started. A neighbor told me it probably wasn't worth
fixing, and another male friend said it might be as simple as an air filter
or spark plug (it hadn't been used in a few years).

Can anyone recommend what type of new one would be good, easy to use, and
the best place to buy it (i.e., Sears vs. Home Despot?!)

Also, I think I will need some sort of edger for where I can't get with the
lawnmower. Recommendations that are not *too* expensive?

Thanks!

Jo

Buy what best fits your budget, use stabil in the gas and keep the oil full
& changed.

gas additives isnt' needed. you can store the mower in the garage with out
fuel. I have not has a problem with fuel after the winter time, but I dont live
in an area that dont get much below freezing during the winter. I always use the
higher octane gasoline as well.


A $99 mower from Wally world stored inside with regular oil changes will
cost you about $10 a year.


they sell new mowers for $99?

I love my MTD lawnmower.

Get a Yardman...



Jo Cohen wrote:

Hi folks!

I am a single female who just bought my first home....and I need to buy a
lawnmower. It's been suggested that I buy an electric start, self-propelled
one. I currently have a used Honda with pull-start, that doesn't seem to
want to start or stay started. A neighbor told me it probably wasn't worth
fixing, and another male friend said it might be as simple as an air filter
or spark plug (it hadn't been used in a few years).

Can anyone recommend what type of new one would be good, easy to use, and
the best place to buy it (i.e., Sears vs. Home Despot?!)

Also, I think I will need some sort of edger for where I can't get with the
lawnmower. Recommendations that are not *too* expensive?

Thanks!

Jo

"Die Spammer !!!" wrote in message
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Buy what best fits your budget, use stabil in the gas and keep the oil
full
& changed.

gas additives isnt' needed. you can store the mower in the garage with
out
fuel. I have not has a problem with fuel after the winter time, but I dont
live
in an area that dont get much below freezing during the winter. I always
use the
higher octane gasoline as well.


A $99 mower from Wally world stored inside with regular oil changes will
cost you about $10 a year.


they sell new mowers for $99?


On sale and unassembled yes.

This time of year, I don't know.

You can't beat the Honda Harmony series. They are expensive, but well
worth it. I have the 225 model and it is just fantastic, does a great
job of mulching.


Some other things you need to decide:

self propelled? definitely want it for a bigger yard

mulching or bagging? mulching is easier, no bags to keep emptying,
and returns nutrients to the soil, bagging gives a nicer look

I wouldn't pay much extra for the electric start. Todays small mower
engines are very easy to start with just a pull cord.






"Die Spammer !!!" wrote in message ...
I love my MTD lawnmower.

Get a Yardman...



Jo Cohen wrote:

Hi folks!

I am a single female who just bought my first home....and I need to buy a
lawnmower. It's been suggested that I buy an electric start, self-propelled
one. I currently have a used Honda with pull-start, that doesn't seem to
want to start or stay started. A neighbor told me it probably wasn't worth
fixing, and another male friend said it might be as simple as an air filter
or spark plug (it hadn't been used in a few years).

Can anyone recommend what type of new one would be good, easy to use, and
the best place to buy it (i.e., Sears vs. Home Despot?!)

Also, I think I will need some sort of edger for where I can't get with the
lawnmower. Recommendations that are not *too* expensive?

Thanks!

Jo

"Die Spammer !!!" wrote in message
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what is the size of your yard?


The yard is .37 acres.
My sister and dad think I should simply pay $35 each time to have it mowed,
bagged and edged for the rest of the season, then either fix the old
lawnmower or buy a used one in the Spring. I could probably get away with
once every two weeks from now until the end of October.

Jo


Jo Cohen wrote:

Hi folks!

I am a single female who just bought my first home....and I need to
buy a
lawnmower. It's been suggested that I buy an electric start,
self-propelled
one. I currently have a used Honda with pull-start, that doesn't seem
to
want to start or stay started. A neighbor told me it probably wasn't
worth
fixing, and another male friend said it might be as simple as an air
filter
or spark plug (it hadn't been used in a few years).

Can anyone recommend what type of new one would be good, easy to use,
and
the best place to buy it (i.e., Sears vs. Home Despot?!)

Also, I think I will need some sort of edger for where I can't get with
the
lawnmower. Recommendations that are not *too* expensive?

Thanks!

Jo

"Colbyt" wrote in message
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"Die Spammer !!!" wrote in message
...
Buy what best fits your budget, use stabil in the gas and keep the
oil
full
& changed.

gas additives isnt' needed. you can store the mower in the garage with
out
fuel. I have not has a problem with fuel after the winter time, but I
dont
live
in an area that dont get much below freezing during the winter. I always
use the
higher octane gasoline as well.


A $99 mower from Wally world stored inside with regular oil changes
will
cost you about $10 a year.


they sell new mowers for $99?


On sale and unassembled yes.

Unassembled! Yikes! I can barely assemble a portable phone! smile

Jo


This time of year, I don't know.

"Chet Hayes" wrote in message
om...
You can't beat the Honda Harmony series. They are expensive, but well
worth it. I have the 225 model and it is just fantastic, does a great
job of mulching.


Some other things you need to decide:

self propelled? definitely want it for a bigger yard

Definitely need self-propelled...I had back surgery 3 years ago and am not
in the best of shape (yet!)

mulching or bagging? mulching is easier, no bags to keep emptying,
and returns nutrients to the soil, bagging gives a nicer look

ah, to bag or mulch? that is the question.....

i keep hearing conflicting views....the neighbors I've met say they mulch,
and apparently the idea that mulching clogs the lawn has been disproven?





I wouldn't pay much extra for the electric start. Todays small mower
engines are very easy to start with just a pull cord.






"Die Spammer !!!" wrote in message
...
I love my MTD lawnmower.

Get a Yardman...



Jo Cohen wrote:

Hi folks!

I am a single female who just bought my first home....and I need to
buy a
lawnmower. It's been suggested that I buy an electric start,
self-propelled
one. I currently have a used Honda with pull-start, that doesn't seem
to
want to start or stay started. A neighbor told me it probably wasn't
worth
fixing, and another male friend said it might be as simple as an air
filter
or spark plug (it hadn't been used in a few years).

Can anyone recommend what type of new one would be good, easy to use,
and
the best place to buy it (i.e., Sears vs. Home Despot?!)

Also, I think I will need some sort of edger for where I can't get
with the
lawnmower. Recommendations that are not *too* expensive?

Thanks!

Jo