re: Lawn Mower Recommendation

Honda and it's not even close. I tried to save a $100 or so and bought the Husqvarna with the Honda 190 engine. The Self propelled broke on the 3rd mow AND it wasn't warranted by Husqvarna, it was by a 3rd party that made it.

I took it back.

I got the Honda. It's got a composite deck with a lifetime warranty and Honda covers everything else for 5 years. Plus the Husqvarna weighed a ton, this composite deck makes the Honda feather light. So when you're pulling it backwards and such it's a dream. And to switch from bag discharge or mulch all you do is slide the green handle back and forth.