There can't be many enthusiastic gardeners who don't own a string trimmer (or weed whacker, if you prefer). These versatile tools are well-known for ripping through grass and weeds and creating ...

Grass trimmers are designed to keep lawn edges looking neat, but only the best can tidy and trim hard-to-reach grass without hassle. The worst we’ve tested leave behind straggly grass and stubborn ...

Before diving into the most intimate of manscaping, it’s important to consider a few key components of the device you’ll be using, given the sensitivity of the region. Not only to avoid any dreaded ...

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String Trimmer Buying Guide 05:39 A good string trimmer is a must-have for maintaining a neat yard and garden. Consumer Reports tests string trimmers around walkways and in tall grasses and weeds, all ...

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs.

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs.

Many think leaf blowers can make short work of cleaning up leaves during the fall season. But our testers at Consumer Reports argue a great leaf blower isn’t just a once-a-year tool for clearing ...