Person using a weed whacker to trim their lawn - Antoni M Lubek/Shutterstock Before getting started, it's important to note that whenever restringing is needed, you must first remove the machine's ...

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 ...

There are a variety of string trimmer heads, each with different downsides, so it's best to inform yourself before choosing ...

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 engine ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Weed wackers, or more modernly known as string trimmers ...

CR's tests have found that you don't have to pay a lot to get a capable tool A string trimmer, like these from Echo, Husqvarna, and Ego, can reach tight spots that a lawn mower can't. By Paul Hope ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The string trimmer is both a blessing and a curse. It can be a tremendous ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you take care of your own lawn and landscaping, you’re going to need a string trimmer. These powerful ...