You may not be thinking about lawn care right now, but for $30, this deal is worth grabbing and sitting on until spring. By Stan Horaczek Published Jan 23, 2026 2:20 PM EST Add Popular Science (opens ...

The Craftsman CMXGTAMDSS25 is part of the String Trimmers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Gas String Trimmer models like the CMXGTAMDSS25 are rated on multiple criteria, such as ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. String trimmers go by plenty of names. Weed whacker, weed eater, line trimmer — they all do the same job, and that's cutting grass and weeds ...

Editor’s Note, May 27, 2026: New to this guide is the Ryobi 40-Volt 17-Inch Cordless string trimmer, which we now recommend as the most versatile for its variety of (legitimately useful) head ...

Everyone knows that a good mower is the centerpiece of any lawn care toolkit, but you won’t keep your yard looking crisp throughout growing season without a quality string trimmer to go with it.

Early June is one of the best times of year to find a deal on string trimmers, with retailers looking to take advantage of peak lawn-care season, plus Father's Day is just around the corner. Case in ...