The folks at BobVila.com rounded up their favorite weed whackers, and one model stood head and shoulders above the rest. "In my backyard test, the Makita outperformed the rest of the pack. It felt ...

String trimmers are an effective way to trim weeds and grass in awkward areas where deck mowers can't reach. They're perfect for working around trees or buildings, cleaning up garden borders, or ...

String trimmers are popular tools for lawn maintenance. They're great for trimming grass around trees, fences and posts. Mowers can’t reach those missed corners, and a string trimmer can even edge ...

When I bought a home 25 years ago, for the first time, I needed to mow my own yard—an 80-square-foot, postage-stamp-size area. I got a hand-me-down corded string trimmer and started hacking away with ...

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The Ego Power+ ST1521S is a hi-tech string trimmer, boasting a big battery, lightweight carbon fiber shaft, and a Powerload automatic string loading system. Most of this fancy stuff is worth it; it is ...

Battery string trimmers start up effortlessly, perform quietly, and have zero emissions. Gas string trimmers have endless run times (as long as you refuel). Both styles of these tools remain popular, ...