Hate keeping up with the Joneses as it seems to be driving you broke and into a whole lot of debt? If your neighbor has a new automated lawn mower, why not go one up on them with this DIY solution? After all, all you need to do is pound a stake into the center of the yard, hook up a lawn mower via a piece of rope and you’re good to go – leaving you with a sense of satisfaction and an automated lawn mower. The self-propelled mower’s throttle bar has been tied down to make the machine run unattended, although you won’t find any kill switch which could end up being a tad dangerous especially with little kids and animals around.