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 ...

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With many spending so much more time at home since the pandemic started, some turned to home improvement projects late last year, like renovating outdoor living spaces, installing pools and building ...

Editor's Note: Feb. 18, 2026: We're looking ahead to spring and now is the perfect time to plan for it. We've reviewed this article and still stand by our recommendations. Once there is grass to trim, ...

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String trimmers (also called weed whackers) are the tool of choice to cut high grass along fences, rock walls, and garden beds. That’s because they’re designed to get into tight areas where mowers can ...

Keeping your lawn neat is a must this time of year, and you’ll definitely need a string trimmer to ensure its tidy appearance. String trimmers offer lawn care in the places where your lawn mower can’t ...