Lots of folks come to the same realization you did, after a time. I finally wised up last year, and bought an Ego electric mower, trimmer, and blower. I now mow/trim my own yard, and it has never looked better. I literally spend less time each week mowing, than I use to spend trying to track down the guy that was supposed to show up and mow.
And, as mentioned, you mow less frequently during the winter months. From roughly November thru March, cutting your grass once every 3 - 4 weeks is sufficient.
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