Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. String trimmers can be a pain. Many an hour on a ...

The Ego lawn blower and string trimmer resting on a patch of green lawn - @Adam'sFaves/YouTube If you're heading back outside to start tackling yard-work, it might be the right time to add some new ...

String trimmers (also 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 mowers can ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. String trimmers go by plenty of names. Weed whacker, weed eater, line trimmer — they all do the same job, and that's cutting grass and weeds ...

If you're heading back outside to start tackling yard-work, it might be the right time to add some new outdoor power tools to your garage before venturing out into another season of raking, trimming, ...

Battery-powered and corded options from Ego, Makita, Ryobi, and more shine in CR’s tests Battery-powered string trimmers are more plentiful and often perform better than corded models. By Paul Hope ...