Imagine your woodlot is a giant chessboard, and each tree a carefully positioned piece. Your logging or firewood preparation project is the game, and the strategies you employ determine whether…

I get it – the sneezing, the itchy eyes, the general misery that comes with seasonal allergies. Believe me, I know the drill. Before we dive into the world of…

Okay, here we go. Let’s dive deep into the world of square ground chainsaw chains and how to keep them razor sharp.From Smart Homes to Sharp Chains: My Woodworking JourneyI…

Burning maple is an art, not just a task, and mastering it transforms your winter nights from chilly to cozy.Why Choose Maple for Firewood?Maple’s popularity as firewood stems from several…

Alright, let’s dive right in!Remember that scene in “The Lord of the Rings” where the Ents, the tree shepherds, finally decide to take action? It’s a powerful image of nature’s…

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Ah, the age-old question: “Why are these Stihl oil mix bottles only 6.4 oz?” It’s a query I’ve heard echoed countless times, often accompanied by a furrowed brow and a…

Isn’t it paradoxical? We build a fire to keep warm, and yet, the very thing that contains that fire, the fire brick lining of our stoves, is constantly under attack,…

Imagine turning overgrown chaos into a manageable landscape, boosting your property value and creating a safer, more beautiful environment. I’m going to show you how, with my top 5 arborist…

In recent years, I’ve noticed a significant uptick in homeowners and small-scale woodworkers embracing the Stihl MS 251 C chainsaw. It’s a reliable workhorse, perfect for everything from felling small…