While curved-shaft string trimmers may be the best tool for some users, I find that a straight-shaft tool is far easier to control and much more effective. Plus, you can get it under things like ...

CR's tests have found that you don't have to pay a lot to get a capable toolA string trimmer, like these from Echo, Husqvarna ...

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

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 ...