Battery string trimmers start up effortlessly, perform quietly, and have zero emissions. Gas string trimmers have endless run times (as long as you refuel). Both styles of these tools remain ...

Outdoor power tools quickly tackle overgrown weeds and trim unruly hedges, saving time and tidying the yard. We put highly rated battery-powered trimmers through their paces on several types of ...

String trimmers (also commonly 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 ...

A string trimmer is needed to reach spots beyond the reach of a lawn mower. It excels at tidying the perimeters of your garden or walkway and sculpting around fence posts and tree trunks.

If you’re a homeowner sporting a garden or lawn, a lightweight weed eater is an indispensable piece of equipment. Regardless of whether you enjoy DIY projects or landscaping professionally, a ...

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 ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. Having spent weeks, maybe months in quarantine, you've had a lot of time to look ...

Echo has considerable experience with gas engine pole saws (which we highly recommend, by the way) and this battery version does justice to the company’s expertise with these tools. Fully ...

Both have advantages, but our performance testing and the layout and size of your lawn can inform which makes the most sense to buy A Stihl gas string trimmer (left) and an electric Makita string ...