Makita has made a name for itself — not only for being a reliable tool company, but also for having a unique selection. There are strange tools like dust blowers, heated jackets, and a whole line of ...

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When I mow my lawn, it looks good. But it’s only after I do a pass with a string trimmer, getting in between trees and bushes and edging flower beds, that my yard truly looks finished. That’s why ...

My old friend Jeff was always vocally upset that he didn’t come up with the idea of a string trimmer, commonly known as a Weed Eater or Weed Whacker. On the one hand, the idea is totally simple: spin ...

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 ...

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A string trimmer is the ideal tool for reaching areas your lawn mower can’t, such as cutting grass and weeds along fence lines. It’s also the tool you want for finishing touches, like edging walkways ...

CR's tests have found that you don't have to pay a lot to get a capable tool A string trimmer, like these from Echo, Husqvarna, and Ego, can reach tight spots that a lawn mower can't. By Paul Hope ...