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 eng ...

Sure, it uses a thin .080-inch line, which spins in a relatively narrow 13-inch cutting width. But it’ll do just fine ...

1. Choose a more durable plastic for your weed eater string First, consult your trimmer’s user manual to see which thickness and length of plastic cord it recommends to use with your particular ...

How To Attach Ryobi's String Trimmer Line String trimmers, also known colloquially as weed eaters, are a useful tool in maintaining your yard.

Choosing the right yard equipment doesn’t have to be complicated. Consumer Reports shows you how to buy a string trimmer that fits your needs.

We tested the best string trimmers to help you keep your yard looking sharp this season.

Our list runs the gamut, from light-duty string trimmers for small yards to heavy-duty models that can handle everyday use. 330iKL Combi Switch Battery String Trimmer ...

These battery-powered and corded electric string trimmers perform on a par with gas-powered models—or even better—in CR’s tests.