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A good hedge trimmer can be a blessing, saving you time and preventing aching arms. Buy a bad one, though, and you'll be left with backbreaking work and poorly trimmed, uneven hedges. We test each ...

Best trimmer: Philips Beauty BikiniGenie Cordless ... Best electric razor: Panasonic Close Curves Electric Shaver Unlike manual razors, electric options essentially do the work for you, and ...

Grass trimmers are a great tool for tidying up straggly grass, as well as areas a lawn mower can’t reach, such as path and flower bed edges, and around the base of trees. They can also help clear ...

Wouldn't it be great if there was an easier way? Well, an effective bikini trimmer helps. Of course, to avoid any malfunctions while using a bikini trimmer, be sure to prepare appropriately.

Whether you’ve got a smattering of light stubble or a full-length beard, owning a good beard trimmer is critical to looking your best. To that end, we’ve put together a list of the best beard trimmers ...

The world of male grooming has come a long way in recent years, with growing acceptance of regular personal grooming resulting in a proliferation of great body hair trimmers suited to all needs. With ...

A long reach hedge trimmer is essential gear for individuals seeking to keep their hedges tidy and well-kept. This type of trimmer is specifically designed to help you trim areas of your hedges ...

A pair of nail clippers is a medicine-cabinet essential, whether you prefer doing your own nails at home or need a trim in between manis and pedis. Before reporting this story, I had a few ...

Ryobi is considered a reliable brand when it comes to power tools, especially for homeowners who like to work on DIY projects and/or fix things themselves, rather than pay an expensive contractor ...

As a long-time manufacturer of power tools, Japanese company Ryobi has just about any tool you'd need in your garage — and even some you didn't know you needed. From drills to grass trimmers to ...

Hedge trimmers are not only for sculpting boxwoods and bonsai but also the tools of choice for trimming back overgrown forsythia, bamboo, or any other flora that’s too tough or abundant to ...