Homelite UT41112 String Trimmer This Homelite 5.5-amp, corded-electric string trimmer has a straight shaft and weighs 7.2 lbs. It uses dual .065-inch cutting lines.

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 ...

A string trimmer is a staple of lawn care, and a useful tool that deserves a home in any DIYer’s garage or shed. With their high-speed and spinning nylon strings, they make short work of grass and ...