A mower is essential equipment for anyone who wants a trim and tidy lawn. This Old House's experts tell you how to choose the best one for your grass-cutting needs
The blades on this 18-inch reel don't touch the cutting bar, so you don't have to push as hard or sharpen them as often. The front wheels, adjusted with a side lever, allow a cutting height of 4 inches, unequaled among reel mowers. Momentum, $200; fiskars.com
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