Chervon North America, the parent company of Ego, has recalled about 85,000 cordless (also called electric or battery) hedge trimmers. The rear switch trigger can fail to rebound after being pressed, ...

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 ...

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String trimmers (also 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 mowers can ...

Editor's Note: Feb. 18, 2026: We're looking ahead to spring and now is the perfect time to plan for it. We've reviewed this article and still stand by our recommendations. Once there is grass to trim, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. Having spent weeks, maybe months in quarantine, you've had a lot of time ...

Keeping your lawn neat is a must this time of year, and you’ll definitely need a string trimmer to ensure its tidy appearance. String trimmers offer lawn care in the places where your lawn mower can’t ...