Under normal use, you need to advance your string trimmer’s nylon cutting string whenever the tool isn’t cutting effectively. That happens every few minutes or even quicker in tall grass and weeds.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a myriad of lawn and garden tools available to tackle just about any task you may encounter during your lawn maintenance duties. One ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a homeowner or have ever worked in the landscaping industry, you probably know that there are many different types of lawn and ...

When your lawn is looking unruly and you're ready to clean up the edges or tackle wild growth, you might wonder: String trimmer or brush cutter? Both tools serve similar purposes, but they differ in ...

A reliable string trimmer enables you to easily cut grass along fences, around tree trunks and bushes, and near flowers and edible plants as well as tackle weeds, brambles, and other unwanted growth.

This powerful string trimmer is big on features for those that want more control over their trimming. The real benefit though is the DeWalt system, which allows you to swap batteries across devices ...

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