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We tested this string trimmer from Echo and found it easy to use, a breeze to maintain, and it has torque to spare.

In Consumer Reports' latest string trimmer tests, the experts found some models with an edge on the competition and others that you can skip.

Homeowners might be tempted to save some time and money by using a weed trimmer to edge their lawns, but that would be big mistake. Here's why.

A lawn trimmer is essential for keeping those edges neat and tidy. However, if your trimmer isn’t performing like it used to, it might be time to replace the trimmer line.

Finding the right string trimmer, commonly called a weed trimmer or weed whacker, depends on your needs and weeds.

Find the best string trimmer for the size of your yard and your budget with these picks from the pros at Consumer Reports.

Hard starting and noise are among the gripes about string trimmers we recently found on Twitter. Gas trimmers that fire up with fewer pulls, plus a growing list of powerful electric models—many ...

We found the best-reviewed string trimmers on Amazon, including a battery-powered string trimmer, a lightweight string trimmer, an easy-start string trimmer, a long-lasting string trimmer and more ...