I still cringe when I think about it. It was my second year cutting firewood, and I was feeling pretty confident. I had a good chainsaw, a maul, and a…

Did you know that a well-maintained chainsaw, like the Husqvarna 262XP, can increase an arborist’s efficiency by up to 30%? That’s a surprising statistic, but it highlights how crucial the…

The oppressive summer heat hung heavy, the air thick with the scent of freshly sawn oak. My lumber sat stacked, slowly air-drying, but the clock was ticking. Winter was coming,…

Expert Tip: Before you even think about stacking that first log, understand that the weight of a cord of wood, especially oak, isn’t just a number – it’s a variable…

Introduction: Embracing Sustainable WarmthAs the crisp air of autumn sweeps in, my thoughts invariably turn to the comforting crackle of a wood-burning stove. There’s something deeply satisfying about sustainably heating…

I understand the allure of a well-tuned chainsaw. The Stihl MS180, a lightweight and popular model, is no exception. It’s a fantastic tool for homeowners and light-duty tasks. However, like…

Wear and tear is the silent tax we pay on every hour spent wrestling with timber. Anyone who’s spent serious time felling trees or prepping firewood knows that a chainsaw…

The smell of sawdust and pine, the rhythmic roar of a chainsaw – these are the scents and sounds of my childhood. Growing up in a small logging town, wood…

The Damp Dilemma: Finding Efficiency in Firewood Storage and ProductionI remember one particularly wet autumn. I had diligently felled, split, and stacked what I thought was enough firewood to last…

Ever notice how trees always seem to lean away from where you want them to fall? It’s like they have a secret, leafy agenda. I’ve spent years wrestling with gravity…