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DIY & Home Improvement

Warpy

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2. I bought a cheapo there about six years ago for the same reason

Reply to Paper Roses (Original post)

Tue Apr 24, 2012, 03:16 PM

Apr 2012

Mine isn't self propelled but it's easier to shove than a hand mower and gets the job done more quickly than a weed whacker.

Electric mowers are generally cheaper than gas mowers. They don't deliver the same power, so mowing the lawn before it gets over six inches deep is vital.

The only other thing I can say is start mowing next to the electrical plug and move out. There's less chance of running over the cord that way.

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I have to buy an electric lawn mower. Home Depot is the nearest source. [View all] Paper Roses Apr 2012 OP

I just bought a gas self propelled there last weekend. Melissa G Apr 2012 #1

I bought a cheapo there about six years ago for the same reason Warpy Apr 2012 #2

Hi Warpy, I went to HD today to take a look. Paper Roses Apr 2012 #4

I have a tiny front yard and that's the only one I ever need to mow Warpy Apr 2012 #5

A couple of years ago we purchased a Homelite cordless electric mower from Home Depot... Adsos Letter Apr 2012 #3

Spam deleted by cbayer (MIR Team) Ayalisse Apr 2012 #6

I would have to store mine under a tarp too. Care to tell me Paper Roses Apr 2012 #8

I bought a Linamar Solaris self-propelled battery-powered mower at HD & it has had battery problems Kolesar Apr 2012 #7

can't beat Self Propel cordless electric mower SmartyCookie Jul 2012 #9

How small is small? If it's REAL small, you might be able to do the job with a MADem Jul 2012 #10

I have a small electric that worked just fine. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #11

Here's one for $159.00. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #12