The Real Truth Behind Why Men Mow the Lawn

Yesterday, the truth of why men are typically the ones to mow the lawn hit me like a truck.  Let me tell you a little history first.

Now I am not the kind of delicate woman who leaves hard physical labor up to my husband.

I am a do-it-yourselfer when it comes to chores around the house. If it needs doing and I have the time, I do it.  That sometimes means tasks that are traditionally "man" chores, like light carpentry or lawn mowing with our gas powered push mower, are jobs I will tackle.

Yesterday I was reminded once again why my husband is usually the one who mows the lawn. It's not that he actually likes to do it, even though he actually does; it's the fact that I can hardly ever get the darn mower started!

Yesterday, after trying for about an hour and exhausting my arm, I finally gave up. Yes, a few choice words were definitely mumbled under my breath. I was so angry!

Why are mowers so hard to start that only a man has enough muscle to easily (or not) get the job done? It's ridiculous!

You should know that my mower is less than a year old so it's not a question of it being an old mower. I'm sure that if I wanted a fancy mower that practically started itself, I could shell out a ton of money, but I just want a simple push mower that doesn't rip my arm out of its socket to start. Is that too much to ask?

I will tell you that if I didn't have such a large lawn I would have gone out and bought an electric mower on the spot.  Why can't manufacturers make an easy start mower that won't break the bank?  Meanwhile, my grass is getting longer. Maybe I should just get a goat?