If you remove the blade and take it to a shop for sharpening, the average cost is about $30. The post How to Properly Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades appeared first on Family Handyman.

Should you try? Let's look at what's involved. You can sharpen mower blades without removing them, but taking them off makes the job easier for beginners. You'll need a length of 2x4 (or something ...

It's a question of balance. It's pretty obvious that the process of sharpening lawn mower blades removes metal from the cutting edges, and you probably think you're taking about the same amount ...

Files are one of the simplest and cheapest tools for sharpening lawn mower blades. Suitable types include those with a coarse cutting profile known as "bastard cut." Start with the forward end of ...