Consumer Reports reveals the best string trimmers you can buy right now. Our tests find that you don't have to pay a lot to ...

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 ...

WHAT IS THE BEST WEED EATER? A well-manicured lawn catches the eye. Crisply cut grass without weeds encroaching on surrounding bushes and sidewalks gives every home curb appeal. Weed eaters make ...

A string trimmer is a staple of lawn care, and a useful tool that deserves a home in any DIYer’s garage or shed. With their high-speed and spinning nylon strings, they make short work of grass and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Seeing weeds sprout can be quite frustrating when you're trying to create the perfect lawn that will be the envy of the neighborhood. Although ...

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 ...

These battery-powered and corded electric string trimmers perform on a par with gas-powered models—or even better—in CR’s tests.