Black & Decker 18", 6.5a Electric Mower

Pros: no fuel to deal with, lightweight, handsome, durable, starts with ease, quiet, inexpensive to purchase and operate
Cons: that ever-present extension cord, chokes easily on thick damp grass, does not always mow evenly

For years, I dreaded the seasonal drudgery of mowing the lawn. I went through a number of traditional gas mowers, all of which were wretched, heavy behemoths that reeked of gas and oil, broke down after a few seasons of light use (carburetors and spark...

Pros: high performance, cuts great
Cons: some prefer gas powered

All I have to say about the 18" 6.5A electric mower is wow. I have been through several lawn mowers in my life but never have I been so satisfied with the performance level of a mower. I recently purchased am 18" 6.5A electric mower for a...

Pros: No stinky gas, can mow on high ozone days, not expensive
Cons: You have to be constantly aware of where the cord is

I bought this mower primarily because of how cheap it was and because I was too lazy to bring gas home for a 'regular' mower. It was very easy to put together.

I read the directions as to how to do the cord. Basically, you just have to work...

Pros: Cuts grass. With optional mulching attachment, cuts it so well you'll think it magical
Cons: Fixed handle necessitates a lot of turning. Height adjustability requires wrench.

Mowing the lawn can be very soothing. After a day filled with uncertainty, imperfect information, unanswered emails and phone calls, a lawn, at least, is something over which you can exert a measure of control. You can impose your will on grass in a...

Pros: worked for over 15 years, not hard to fix if you can fix electrical stuff
Cons: light weight yields ruff cut grass , cord can kill plants, bag breaks neigbours plants

This mower was bought when I first got a house with a small lawn. I didn't consider diffrent mowers much but got the cheapest least maintenance one. Indeed the maintenance over the years has amounted to sharpening it every year and cleaning the cuttings...

Pros: Cuts the grass well.
Cons: The chord will drive you crazy.

My husband bought this lawnmower without my help, and I must admit, I was biased before we ever even took it for a spin. I simply can't get past the chord thing. Mechanically it works fine. We have a small yard. I trip all over the chord, though, and...