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 ...

There are many reasons to opt for a string trimmer that’s electric as opposed to gas-powered: Electric string trimmers turn on instantly and require minimal maintenance, for starters. In addition, ...

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Professional guitarists frequently insist on non-coated strings because any sort of coating on a string can dampen its sound, robbing the guitar of its brilliant highs and change its tone–almost ...