By neighbors’ dad insists on mowing their lawn at least twice a week, especially when I’m trying to enjoy my hammock.

How can I sabotage their mowers so it looks like normal wear and tear so that he doesn’t mow the lawn more than once a week.

inb4: suburbs suck

ETA: How does it take you three hours to mow a quarter acre on a riding mower?

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[–] [S] 3 points 4 months ago* (7 children)

Feels too traceable.i want it to look like the mower gave out because it’s being used too much

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    And then? He'll buy another one...

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  • [–] [S] 9 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 child)

    He’s using some late-70s Craftsman. There’s no money for it.

    What if I buy them an electric mower and sneak it in there?

    Better: Electrify the old Craftsman.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago

    Have you considered those plain foam earplugs? Now you can get 'em at super isolating ratings. If you're in The States, give Alpine earplugs a check. Comes with a variety of noise-block interchangeable/swappable inner filters, and not for much scratch.

    Noise can definitely be a nuisance, but think about what you can do for your first lines of defense. Don't go on the offense.

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  • [–] 0 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

    "Sprinkle" the lawn with some stones. Big enough to fuck the blade but little enough so he won't see them. And not many.

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    Okay but I have windows within “sprinkling” distance

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