When your lawn is looking unruly and you're ready to clean up the edges or tackle wild growth, you might wonder: String trimmer or brush cutter? Both tools serve similar purposes, but they differ in ...

This model is strong enough to spin line up to 0.095-inch and was able to cut through neglected areas easily. It’s not strong enough to handle the thick stuff out, but any of your typical lawn grasses ...

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Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gas straight shaft string trimmers, by the end of the 4th year of ownership.

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A string trimmer gets into places that a lawn mower can’t. It’s the ideal tool for keeping the edges of your garden or walkway neat and tidy, and for manicuring around fence poles and tree trunks. It ...

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.