Author: Peter A. Ragsdale

Peter Ragsdale is an outdoor power equipment mechanic from Jackson, Tennessee, who spends his days fixing lawn mowers, chainsaws, and the occasional stubborn machine. When he's not covered in grease at Crafts & More, he's sharing practical tips, repair tricks, and life observations on Chubby Tips—because everyone's got knowledge worth sharing, even if it comes with dirt under the fingernails.

As autumn approaches and temperatures begin to drop, one question comes up in households across the country: when should I…