Many have complained about the hassle of rewinding their weed whackers with fresh trimmer line. Manufacturers responded by making models with solid plastic blades instead. Some of these suck, though, ...

While curved-shaft string trimmers may be the best tool for some users, I find that a straight-shaft tool is far easier to control and much more effective. Plus, you can get it under things like ...

With many spending so much more time at home since the pandemic started, some turned to home improvement projects late last year, like renovating outdoor living spaces, installing pools and building ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Less than five minutes into your task, you notice that your weed trimmer is no longer cutting. Your trimmer string has broken in record time.

Even a well-mowed property can look sloppy without the occasional follow-up with a string trimmer to clear away weeds and other tall growth around obstacles and along the lawn’s perimeter. Here are a ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The string trimmer is both a blessing and a curse. It can be a tremendous ...

CR's tests have found that you don't have to pay a lot to get a capable tool A string trimmer, like these from Echo, Husqvarna, and Ego, can reach tight spots that a lawn mower can't. By Paul Hope ...

String trimmers (also commonly called weed whackers) are the tool of choice to cut high grass along fences, rock walls, and garden beds. That’s because they’re designed to get into tight areas where ...

Man using string trimmer to clean up garden edge - Virrage Images/Shutterstock Maintaining a perfect lawn takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but it also requires staying up-to-date on the latest ...

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