One of the most essential yard tools beyond a mower is a string trimmer. Without one, there would be countless areas of your property with unsightly, unkempt grass the lawn mower was unable to reach.

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We might still be far away from the warmer weather but that doesn't mean you forget about your lawn, especially when you can score this trimmer for less than $200. Aashna Gheewalla is an Associate ...

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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 ...

String trimmers (also commonly called weed whackers) are the tool of choice to cut high grass along fences, rock walls, and garden beds. That’s because they’re designed to get into tight areas where ...

The Ego ST1623T is part of the String Trimmers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Battery String Trimmer models like the ST1623T are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed ...

Editor's Note: Feb. 18, 2026: We're looking ahead to spring and now is the perfect time to plan for it. We've reviewed this article and still stand by our recommendations. Once there is grass to trim, ...