Keeping your string trimmer in top shape isn’t just about clean cuts—it’s about avoiding frustration, saving time, and extending your tool’s life. From choosing the right line to winding it correctly, ...

Hello everyone, this week we have another great video for you on how to spool braided line onto your spinning reel. Many people have asked us to give a demonstration on how we spool up with braided ...

Grass trimmers are designed to keep lawn edges looking neat, but only the best can tidy and trim hard-to-reach grass without hassle. The worst we’ve tested leave behind straggly grass and stubborn ...

As president, George W. Bush got ridiculed for calling himself “the decider.” It seemed so pompous and self-important. But in reality, we are all deciders. The quality of our lives is determined by ...

Ego's 56-volt battery system works across its entire arsenal of tools. Jump in now for discounts across the board. By Stan Horaczek Published Mar 22, 2026 7:45 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a ...

the right way? Because anything can fail during a fishing trip. Your hook might bend out during a fight. You might lose the handle screw in your reel, rendering it useless. The tip of your rod can ...

Grass trimmers are designed to keep lawn edges looking neat, but only the best can tidy and trim hard-to-reach grass without hassle. The worst we’ve tested leave behind straggly grass and stubborn ...

There can't be many enthusiastic gardeners who don't own a string trimmer (or weed whacker, if you prefer). These versatile tools are well-known for ripping through grass and weeds and creating ...

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Everyone knows that a good mower is the centerpiece of any lawn care toolkit, but you won’t keep your yard looking crisp throughout growing season without a quality string trimmer to go with it.