A big part of lawn upkeep is cutting the grass. While many people hire a professional to handle landscaping, if your grass becomes unwieldy between visits, you might take matters into your own hands ...

In a pull-start mower, search around for the spark plug near the hole where the pull cord feeds through. If you can't find it, try searching the web for your specific model's parts diagram.

Pull the cord or push the start button, and your mower should be up and running, just as it would be if it had a primer bulb that was pressed before attempted starting.