Whether you call it a trimmer, a weed whacker, or a weed eater, these precision lawn tools give your grass nice, crisp edges.

Weed eaters, often referred to as string trimmers, are valuable devices for people who wish to keep their lawn or garden neat and tidy. They are particularly useful for cutting grass and weeds in hard ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. String trimmers can be a pain. Many an hour on a ...

Undoubtedly, your string trimmer is one of your most used garden tools aside from your mower. It's so versatile that you can even use a weed whacker for razor-sharp garden edges. You're probably aware ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Takeaway: Echo’s trimmer is a good fit for heavy-duty users who require ...

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This powerful string trimmer is big on features for those that want more control over their trimming. The real benefit though is the DeWalt system, which allows you to swap batteries across devices ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A good weed eater is an important tool when it comes to yard care. Mowing might take care of a majority of your lawn's surface area, but there ...

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 ...

String trimmers can be a pain. Many an hour on a weekend day has been lost while trying to feed string into a fickle trimmer or fruitlessly yanking a gas-powered trimmer's pull cord while the engine ...