Now that we’re through the holidays, you might be on the lookout for a budget-focused way to stop using gas in your yard work routine. Well, if that’s the case, then Kobalt’s corded electric 18-inch ...

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased battery string trimmers, by the end of the 4th year of ownership.

Sure, now that we’re heading into winter, you likely won’t be doing much yard work. However, it’s never a bad time to bolster your yard care kit with off-season discounts. Kobalt’s 24V string trimmer ...

With many spending so much more time at home since the pandemic started, some turned to home improvement projects late last year, like renovating outdoor living spaces, installing pools and building ...

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 ...

These powerful trimmers make quick work of high grass and tough weeds. Here are six that perform better than the rest. According to CR's testing, a gas string trimmer is a good option for tending to a ...

Editor's Note: February 18, 2026: Spring is almost here and it's the perfect time to tackle your clean-up projects. We've reviewed this article and still stand by our recommendations. Once there is ...

Battery-powered and corded options from Ego, Makita, Ryobi, and more shine in CR’s tests Battery-powered string trimmers are more plentiful and often perform better than corded models. By Paul Hope ...