The best way to measure the amount of fresh line you need for your string trimmer is to use your arm span, says Mark Clement, home and garden tool reviewer and licensed contractor with MyFixitUpLife.

Using a pair of durable scissors, cut the line so you have a 16-foot length of string. After you've cut your length of line, it's time to start installing it into your trimmer.

We tested this string trimmer from Echo and found it easy to use, a breeze to maintain, and it has torque to spare.

Consumer Reports reveals the easiest string trimmers to use for giving your lawn a manicured look. Trimming grass around edges and tight spots is less of a chore with these models from our tests.