As lawn and garden equipment goes, none seems to have as many names as the noble weed trimmer — aka weed wacker, weed eater, weed cutter, string trimmer, strimmer or, in some circles, brush trimmer ...

Save your shoulders and back with a handy harness for your string trimmer. Here are seven top options to consider. String ...

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A string trimmer is a powerful ally in lawncare, making quick work of edging, trimming and general landscaping tasks, but it’s important to have the correct string for your trimmer. In addition to ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Keeping your yard in tip-top shape requires the right tools. A lawn trimmer is essential for keeping those edges neat and tidy. However, if your trimmer isn’t performing like it used ...

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 ...

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 ...

We tested this string trimmer from Echo and found it easy to use, a breeze to maintain, and it has torque to spare.

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DeWalt offers 20V and 60V weed-eaters. If you decide to upgrade to a 60V, could you keep the trimmer head from the 20V? The ...

Many have complained about the hassle of rewinding their weed whackers with fresh trimmer line. Manufacturers responded by making models with solid plastic blades instead. Some of these suck, though, ...