When Consumer Reports tests most products, we look for features that seem especially helpful for certain users—such as people who suffer back or other pain. With outdoor power equipment in particular, ...

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 ...

Everyone knows that a good mower is the centerpiece of any lawn care toolkit, but you won’t keep your yard looking crisp throughout growing season without a quality string trimmer to go with it.

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Weed eater, grass trimmer, weed whacker, string trimmer. Whatever you want to call it, the tool that helps clear up overgrown patches of grass ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. String trimmers (also called ...