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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A string trimmer is the indispensable power tool that puts the finishing touches on a yard or garden by ...

When Consumer Reports tests most products, we look for features that seem especially helpful for certain users—such as people who suffer back or other pain. With outdoor power equipment in particular, ...

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 ...

Everyone knows that a good mower is the centerpiece of any lawn care toolkit, but you won’t keep your yard looking crisp throughout growing season without a quality string trimmer to go with it.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sure, a lawn mower handles most of your grass-cutting duties, but it isn’t designed to tackle the ...