24 Things you should be able to do

Nobody likes mowing lawns, but you can save yourself some money if you don’t need to pay someone else to do it.

Mow your lawn like a professional

• Get a lawnmower.
• Read the manufacturer’s instructions so you know how to operate it safely. (You don’t want to lose any digits in the process.)
• Don’t wear baggy clothing. Long pants and heavy shoes are your best bet, and get a good set of earplugs to prevent damaging your hearing.
• Check the lawn for debris (dog bones, rocks, kids’ toys, sticks, etc.).
• Mow in columns so it looks professional.
• Go over any missed parts.
• For a healthy lawn, never mow more than 1/3 of grass height.

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