Using a pair of durable scissors, cut the line so you have a 16-foot length of string. After you've cut your length of line, it's time to start installing it into your trimmer.

Choosing the right yard equipment doesn’t have to be complicated. Consumer Reports shows you how to buy a string trimmer that fits your needs.

1. Choose a more durable plastic for your weed eater string First, consult your trimmer’s user manual to see which thickness and length of plastic cord it recommends to use with your particular ...

DeWalt offers 20V and 60V weed-eaters. If you decide to upgrade to a 60V, could you keep the trimmer head from the 20V? The ...

String trimmers can be a pain. Many an hour on a weekend day has been lost while trying to feed string into a fickle trimmer or fruitlessly yanking a gas-powered trimmer's pull cord while the eng ...

If your string trimmer won't start, try these tips from the experts at Consumer Reports.