Sun Joe 24V-ST14 Cordless String Trimmer being tested in writer's home. I’ll admit it – I am a sucker for yard work. My wife makes fun of me when I complain about having to go out and mow the lawn.

String trimmers (also commonly called weed whackers) are the tool of choice to cut high grass along fences, rock walls, and garden beds. That’s because they’re designed to get into tight areas where ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sure, a lawn mower handles most of your grass-cutting duties, but it isn’t designed to tackle the ...

"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 ...

Grass trimmers are designed to keep lawn edges looking neat, but only the best can tidy and trim hard-to-reach grass without hassle. The worst we’ve tested leave behind straggly grass and stubborn ...