When I bought a home 25 years ago, for the first time, I needed to mow my own yard—an 80-square-foot, postage-stamp-size area. I got a hand-me-down corded string trimmer and started hacking away with ...

When I bought a home 25 years ago, for the first time, I needed to mow my own yard—an 80-square-foot, postage-stamp-size area. I got a hand-me-down corded string trimmer and started hacking away with ...

In February 2024 this Husqvarna String Trimmer was recalled because incorrect wiring in the ignition module on the recalled grass trimmers can cause an electrical spark or arcing, posing a fire hazard ...

Most of Husqvarna’s range of string trimmers are gas-powered, but the Husqvarna 220iL that I reviewed here is their cheapest rechargeable battery model. It has a 16-inch cutting path and is driven by ...

Editor's Note: January 20, 2025: We're looking ahead to spring and now is the perfect time to plan for it. We've reviewed this article and still stand by our recommendations. For our next update, ...

"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 ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Doug Mahoney Doug Mahoney is a writer covering home-improvement topics, ...

Grass trimmers go by many names. Strimmer, string trimmer, Weedwhacker, and Weed Eater are just some of the more common. Some of these names were actually trademarked by specific companies, only to ...