Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. If the notion of buying and maintaining another gas-powered yard tool doesn’t appeal to you, you’ll be pleased to know ...

String trimmers get into spots your mower just can’t reach. These tools, sometimes called weed whackers, are also famously tough to start, particularly if they’ve been in storage all winter. Because ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Both sold at Home Depot but created by different manufacturers, Makita and Milwaukee are constantly being compared to each other. This is ...

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 ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Doug Mahoney Doug Mahoney is a writer covering home-improvement topics, ...

There are a variety of string trimmer heads, each with different downsides, so it's best to inform yourself before choosing ...

We talk a lot about the perks of having an electric lawn mower in your toolshed, but something like this Greenworks String Trimmer is just as important. Even if you’re not ready to swap out the main ...

With fall in full swing, you might be looking for a way to keep your yard in tip-top shape ahead of the holidays. Today, we’re taking a look at the BLACK+DECKER 40V MAX string trimmer and blower kit, ...