Wired vs Wireless Robot Mowers: Which to Buy
I have installed both kinds in the same weekend for two neighbors on the same street, and the difference was almost comical.…
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The Best Robot Mowers for Small Lawns
A small lawn is the easiest place a robot mower can succeed, yet it is also where people overspend the most. There…
Buying a Used Robot Mower Without Regret
I almost bought a used robot mower for $300 that looked spotless in the photos. It sat on a tidy patio, the…
Robot Mower Brands Compared: What Sets Them Apart
People ask me which brand is best, and the honest answer is that the question is slightly wrong. There is no single…
Ten Questions to Ask Before Buying a Robot Mower
A returned robot mower is almost always a failure of questions, not machines. The buyer skipped a slope check, misjudged the lawn…
The Best Budget Robot Mowers to Consider
The cheapest robot mower I ever set up cost a friend about $520, and three summers later it still trundles out every…
Robot Mower Warranties: What to Check First
A friend of mine had her robot mower die in month fourteen. The listing had shouted about a three-year warranty, so she…
Seven Robot Mower Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Almost every unhappy robot mower owner I have met made the same small mistake at the point of purchase, and none of…
Are Robot Lawn Mowers Worth It? An Honest Look
Short answer: for a lot of homeowners, yes, but not for everyone, and the reasons might surprise you. The value has less…
Best Robot Mowers for Large Yards and Acreage
The first time I saw a robot mower assigned to a big property, it was crawling across nearly an acre like a…