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 ...

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 ...

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.

Ryobi engineers have made this process as painless and easy as possible. Loading your Ryobi String Trimmer will take about 60 seconds.

With spring on the way, it’s time to clean your yard. String trimmers can help you tidy up faster. Consumer Reports has tested 60 string trimmers to see how they handle all sorts of tasks, from ...

String trimmers can weigh anywhere from 5 pounds to over 20 pounds. Obviously, the lighter the trimmer, the easier it is to carry around. But the design of the frame also impacts the comfort level.