http://www.dannylipford.com DIY Home Improvement Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:41:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.dannylipford.com/problem-with-lawn-mower-engine-running-rough/ http://www.dannylipford.com/problem-with-lawn-mower-engine-running-rough/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:10:45 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=35579 Judy asks, “After changing the spark plug in my lawn mower, it ran fine once, then started running rough again. What could be the problem?”

There are several solutions to try including adjusting the spark gap, cleaning the air and filters, and switching to ethanol-free gasoline.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/problem-with-lawn-mower-engine-running-rough/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-keep-your-lawn-mower-running-efficiently/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-keep-your-lawn-mower-running-efficiently/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 15:20:01 +0000 Allen Lyle http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=33398 To keep your lawn mower running efficiently, it’s important to perform regular maintenance every year in the spring at the beginning of the mowing season. Watch this video to find out how to keep your lawn mower running right!]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-keep-your-lawn-mower-running-efficiently/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-maintain-a-lawn-mower/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-maintain-a-lawn-mower/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 21:47:06 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=32599 To keep your lawn mower running smoothly, it’s important to maintain it properly. Watch this video to find out what regular maintenance you need to perform to properly maintain your lawn mower.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-maintain-a-lawn-mower/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-change-a-lawn-mower-air-filter/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-change-a-lawn-mower-air-filter/#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:00:35 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=22603 If your mower runs rough or is hard to start, you may have a clogged or dirty air filter. Changing or cleaning the air filter is so easy you'll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner! Read on to find out how to change or clean the air filter on your lawn mower.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-change-a-lawn-mower-air-filter/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-change-a-lawn-mower-spark-plug/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-change-a-lawn-mower-spark-plug/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:37:47 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=22533 Replacing the spark plug on your lawn mower is an important part of regular maintenance that can make your mower start easier and run smoother. Changing a spark plug can be accomplished in a matter of minutes and costs under $5. Read on to find out how.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-change-a-lawn-mower-spark-plug/feed/ 2 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-high-to-mow-your-lawn-for-the-final-cut-in-the-fall/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-high-to-mow-your-lawn-for-the-final-cut-in-the-fall/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:00:12 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=21211 John asks, “What height should I mow my lawn for my final cut of the fall?”

Once your grass stops growing for the season, it's a good idea to give it one last cutting at a lower height. Read on to find out how to give your lawn its final haircut of the year.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-high-to-mow-your-lawn-for-the-final-cut-in-the-fall/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-choose-the-right-lawn-mower-for-your-yard/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-choose-the-right-lawn-mower-for-your-yard/#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:57:56 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=19533 Choosing the right mower for your yard and mowing your grass on a regular basis are important to having a good, healthy lawn. When deciding between a push mower or lawn tractor, take into consideration the size, number of obstructions, and slope of your yard. Watch this video to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-choose-the-right-lawn-mower-for-your-yard/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/to-bag-or-not-to-bag-the-grass-clipping-in-your-yard/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/to-bag-or-not-to-bag-the-grass-clipping-in-your-yard/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:56:12 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=16449 Whether you bag the clipping when you cut your grass, or mulch them back into your lawn, depends on how often you cut your yard. If you let the grass grow long, bagging may be the best option; but if you cut your grass more often, mulching offers some great benefits. ]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/to-bag-or-not-to-bag-the-grass-clipping-in-your-yard/feed/ 2 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/grass-mowing-tips-for-a-healthy-lawn/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/grass-mowing-tips-for-a-healthy-lawn/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:30:05 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=14703 A green healthy lawn starts with proper mowing techniques. Watch this video for some tips on how to mow your yard including information on blade care and blade height.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/grass-mowing-tips-for-a-healthy-lawn/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/push-reel-mower-review/ http://www.dannylipford.com/push-reel-mower-review/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:52:50 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=14008 Last week, I found myself in need of a new lawn mower, and considering that gas mowers spit out as much pollution per hour as driving 250 miles in a car, I was ready to make a change. So – amid groans from everyone I've told so far – I headed out to buy a hand-powered, push reel mower. Read on to find out how well it worked. ]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/push-reel-mower-review/feed/ 2