Abstract: A "trim-easy" wall paper trimmer (10) which is light weight, hand-held and comprising of four rechargeable d.c. battery cells (15) contained in a battery chamber (12) and supplying power to a 4.8 volt electric motor (24) which drives a reciprocating action for two spring-loaded cutting rode (29, 30) of some 8000 strokes each minute. The "trim-easy" wall paper trimmer (10) cuts through wall paper coverings in situ and with ease. No scissors or knives are required to shape round switches, sockets, covings or any other wall appurtences. The "trim-easy" trimmer (10) is press-button operated by a conveniently placed finger switch (14) and includes a 2.1 mm standard power charging socket with a LED signal lamp (19) to indicate correct charging procedures. The "trim-easy" trimmer (10) is conveniently and easily held in one hand to direct the cutting rods (29, 30) at a correct angle to ensure paper can be cut cleanly, without tearing and in a fraction of the time it takes to do so by knife or scissors. The 4.