Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As lawn and garden equipment goes, none seems to have as many names as the noble weed trimmer — aka weed wacker, weed eater, weed ...

String trimmers aren’t just for weeds — they’re your secret weapon for crisp edges, clean borders, and reaching tricky spots your mower can’t. With the right line, technique, and maintenance, you can ...

A string trimmer is the secret weapon for those hard-to-reach spots and crisp lawn edges. Choosing the right type, operating it safely, and keeping it maintained can make all the difference in your ...

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 ...