Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

As lawn and garden equipment goes, none seems to have as many names as the noble weed trimmer — aka weed wacker, weed eater, weed cutter, string trimmer, strimmer or, in some circles, brush trimmer ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your hedge trimmer is an important tool if your lawn includes bushes, shrubs, and other landscaping ...

Let's face it, you bought or lusted after an EGO string trimmer for its cordless power, clean operation, and the promise of flex-battery. But then you glance at your yard edges and wonder whether that ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

String trimmers (or weed eaters, if you prefer) are indispensable tools in the yard, capable of a wide range of tasks from cutting tough weeds down to size to creating razor-sharp garden edges. The ...