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Layering firewood correctly is an art, a science, and, dare I say, a necessity for anyone serious about heating their home with wood. It’s the foundation upon which a successful…

Sweet Gum Firewood: The Surprisingly Good Value (Plus 5 Pro Woodcutting Tips)Let’s be honest, when you’re talking about firewood, sweet gum ( Liquidambar styraciflua) doesn’t usually top the list. It’s…

I’ve been there. Staring at a mountain of logs, wondering how to turn it into a profitable pile of firewood, or efficiently harvest timber. The frustration of wasted time, dull…

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Let’s cut to the chase: a sputtering Echo CS590 is usually a spark plug issue. I’ve been wrestling with chainsaws, felling trees, and splitting wood for over 20 years, and…