Experts recommend starting with safety gear and a clean surface before choosing tools suited to your lawn’s needs. Marking lines with string, paint, or hoses helps create neat edges, while careful ...

We tested this string trimmer from Echo and found it easy to use, a breeze to maintain, and it has torque to spare.

Battery-powered string trimmers are optimized for convenience ... It also functioned well when we used it to edge a sidewalk and curb, though you’ll need to tip it vertically to do so. But, it has an ...

In Consumer Reports' latest string trimmer tests, the experts found some models with an edge on the competition and others that you can skip.

How to replace weed eater string on your own Don’t fear, the good thing about trimmers is it’s often very quick and easy to add fresh string when yours gets too short or breaks.

Homeowners might be tempted to save some time and money by using a weed trimmer to edge their lawns, but that would be big mistake. Here's why.

A lawn trimmer is essential for keeping those edges neat and tidy. However, if your trimmer isn’t performing like it used to, it might be time to replace the trimmer line.

330iKL Combi Switch + String Trimmer Husqvarna is highly regarded for its chainsaws among those who make a living chopping down trees, so it should come as little surprise that its string trimmers ...

Finding the right string trimmer, commonly called a weed trimmer or weed whacker, depends on your needs and weeds.

Hard starting and noise are among the gripes about string trimmers we recently found on Twitter. Gas trimmers that fire up with fewer pulls, plus a growing list of powerful electric models—many ...

Find the best string trimmer for the size of your yard and your budget with these picks from the pros at Consumer Reports.