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How to Cut Down a Tree Safely

Safety isn’t a throwaway word when it comes to felling trees and running chainsaws. You must take it seriously. There, of ...
Editor’s Note – Dec. 11, 2025: We updated this article extensively last month after testing a headful of new saws, including the Ryobi 14-Inch 2 Cycle Gas Chainsaw, the Stihl MSA 80 C-B, and the Stihl ...
My buddy Brendan called and told us he was dropping a massive oak tree, so we loaded up the truck and went to rescue the log before it turned into firewood. Once we got it back to the shop, we sealed ...
Battery-powered chainsaws make quick work of chopping up firewood and handling a variety of yard maintenance tasks. Here's why I switched over from using gas-powered models. Chris Wedel is a fan of ...