String trimmers get into spots your mower just can’t reach. These tools, sometimes called weed whackers, are also famously tough to start, particularly if they’ve been in storage all winter. Because ...

Q: Even though I follow the winter storage advice in the manual, I always have trouble starting my string trimmer in the spring. What am I doing wrong? A: If you're using last season's fuel, it's ...

A string trimmer gets into places that a lawn mower can’t. It’s the ideal tool for keeping the edges of your garden or walkway neat and tidy, and for manicuring around fence poles and tree trunks. It ...

With many spending so much more time at home since the pandemic started, some turned to home improvement projects late last year, like renovating outdoor living spaces, installing pools and building ...

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 ...

Now that we're in the thick of spring, it's a great time to stock up on all of your gardening and landscaping tools to get your yard looking perfect. That's why you may want to check out the tools ...