
Power King Chipper Shredder: A Beast of a Chipper
The Power King Chipper is called a beast for a reason—it quickly shreds your brush pile in a flash.


Small Engine Maintenance Tips from the Pros
Small engines, big investment. Here’s how to maximize small engine performance.


Family Handyman Approved: Sea Foam Motor Treatment
Keep your engines running smoothly.


How To Winterize Your Boat and Trailer
Learn how to winterize a boat.


What to Know About Lawn Mower Spark Plugs
Gas-powered lawn mowers need spark plug maintenance. Learn how to change, remove and clean your spark plugs to keep your...


How to Test a Spark Plug to See If It’s Working
Every small gasoline engine has a spark plug, and this key component requires periodic inspection and testing. Learn how to...


How to Clean a Small-Engine Spark Plug
All small engines have a spark plug, and cleaning spark plugs from time to time helps keep your equipment running...


How to Lubricate a Chainsaw With Oil
Unless you understand both types of chainsaw oil and how to use them, your chainsaw won't work properly for long....


8 Most Common Lawn Tractor Repairs
If you own a lawn tractor, a.k.a. a riding lawn mower, knowing how to make these eight common repairs can...


Why Is There Oil On My Spark Plugs?
Got a two-stroke engine running rough or not at all? Oil could be the problem. If you're wondering why there's...


What Are the Signs That a Spark Plug Is Bad?
Having trouble with an engine that won't start or runs rough? A bad spark plug could be the culprit. Here's...


How to Winterize a 2-stroke Outboard Motor
Get your boat motor ready for winter storage.


How to Repair Small Engines: Cleaning the Carburetor
Don't Google "small engine repair near me" the next time your lawnmower sputters. Learn how to do it yourself. Small...


What Type of Lawn Mower Oil Should I Use
Your lawn mower needs the right kind of engine oil used in the right way. Read on to learn about...


10 Things You Should Know About Gasoline
Do you think premium gas is free of ethanol and the best choice for small engines? Do you ever treat...


Why is My Lawn Mower Smoking?
Leaking oil from the exhaust is the usual cause of blue, white or black smoke from a lawn mower. Learn...


Lawn Mower Won’t Start
Learn the reasons why a lawn mower won't start after winter or during peak season, and how to fix those...


How to Replace Spark Plugs in Your Car
Save big on car maintenance costs by changing spark plugs yourself!

What You Need to Know to Adjust a Spark Plug Gap
Be sure to set and adjust the spark plug gap for your particular engine!

How to Buy Spark Plugs
Get better performance

Iridium Spark Plugs for Small Engines
Get faster, more reliable starts

How to Start a Small Engine
Give your starter-cord arm a rest while you run these basic diagnostic tests


How to Test an Ignition Coil
Test the ignition coil quickly and easily with a simple ignition system tester

Stale Gas Could Be Killing Your Small Engine
Small-engine mechanics tell us that stale gas is what keeps them employed and busy.