We have put a collection of wheeled string trimmers to the test, so you don’t have to. After spending half of the summer using them in the fields around our property, we’ve put together this review of the best walk-behind string trimmers in . Based on our experiences, we feel comfortable recommending some for specific…
You can’t escape it… If you own a gas-powered tool – you ARE going to have to – eventually – adjust your weed eater carburetor. This is especially the case with those power tools that take an oil to gas mixture. It’s not a matter of the quality of the engine – it’s more a…
Did you use your string trimmer to try and manually edge the lawn? Were you happy with the result or didn’t turn out so well? There’s always a difference if you use the right tool for the job. For a clean and tidy border, the edging tool would give probably give the better results. A…
Corded electric weed eaters have come a long way in the past decade. Benefiting from efficiency gains made by all electric motors, these tools are now powerful enough to handle most any yard that is small enough to meet the extension cord requirement. This guide will help you determine if a corded weed eater is right…
NOBODY likes weeds. While some weeds can be pulled by hand or hit with the lawn mower, others are more of a problem. If you have a lawn, you know there are areas that your lawn mower just can’t reach. Finding the best weed eater (also known as weed wackers or string trimmers) that works…
You know you want a Ryobi weed eater. And why not? Ryobi is a brand with over 75 years of history in providing quality products to consumers. Known all over the world for quality performance yard tools at a reasonable price, there’s no reason not to have Ryobi string trimmers on your short list. You can…
It’s time for the pampas grass to go. Maybe you moved in to a new home and tried to figure out what those 10 foot tall clumps of alien-looking grass were, blocking out the sun. Or maybe you decided the experiment to recreate your Argentinian vacation in your home is now officially a failed experiment,…
It’s not like filling up your car with gasoline. Understanding oil:gas mixtures are one of the most difficult tasks for new weed eater owners. But it’s not just new owners – after a season or two away, it’s easy to forget the right steps to mix before refueling. How much oil is enough? No one wants…
Weed eaters come in different shapes and sizes. One of those differences is the number of sides on a spool. Your weed eater comes with either a single-sided spool or a dual-sided one. Manufacturers have their own specs on how the trimmer line should be loaded on the spool, what direction should it be wound,…
Weed eaters are used by people to trim and cut the weeds that are growing in the gardens. Typically, these weeds are grabbing nutrients intended for the floras that these individuals, themselves, have intentionally planted. This is one of the main reasons why they are considered pests and need to be trimmed and cut down….