String Trimmers6 min
How to Restring a Weed Eater in 5 Minutes
A step-by-step guide to restringing a bump-feed weed eater, with photos in words: line length, winding direction and the mistakes that cause tangles.
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Cut the grass the mower misses
String Trimmers
Cordless, gas and attachment-head trimmers — line sizes, runtime, edging technique and the maintenance that keeps them feeding.
String Trimmers8 min
String Trimmer Line Sizes Explained
The right string trimmer line size depends on what you're cutting. We break down 0.065, 0.080, 0.095 and 0.105 line, plus round, twisted and serrated shapes.
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String Trimmers9 min
The Best Gas String Trimmer for Overgrown Yards
Gas string trimmers still win for thick brush, all-day runtime and no battery limits. We compare two-cycle and four-cycle engines and name the best picks for heavy use.
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String Trimmers7 min
String Trimmer vs Edger: Which Tool Cuts the Better Border?
A string trimmer can touch up an edge, but it cannot cut the trench a blade edger does. We explain when each tool wins and which one to buy first.
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String Trimmers10 min
The Best Cordless String Trimmer for Most Yards
We compared cordless string trimmers on power, line feed, runtime and weight. EGO, DeWalt, Ryobi and Greenworks ranked by the yard size each one actually fits.
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