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 ...

In this video, I share my experience using the Ego Electric Mower, Electric String Trimmer, and Electric Leaf Blower over the course of an entire season. **PRODUCTS COVERED:** - Ego 56V Self Propelled ...

Multi-purpose tools are often a compromised solution—they can do multiple things decently, but perhaps not as well as a dedicated tool. The compromise with the Ryobi Expand-It system is having a tool ...

The DeWalt DCST980X2 is part of the String Trimmers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Battery String Trimmer models like the DCST980X2 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those ...

When your lawn is looking unruly and you're ready to clean up the edges or tackle wild growth, you might wonder: String trimmer or brush cutter? Both tools serve similar purposes, but they differ in ...

Editor's Note: February 18, 2026: Spring is almost here and it's the perfect time to tackle your clean-up projects. We've reviewed this article and still stand by our recommendations. Once there is ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a homeowner or have ever worked in the landscaping industry, you probably know that there are many different types of lawn and ...