As a father and grandfather, I’ve always found something deeply satisfying about working with wood. Whether it’s felling a tree with a chainsaw, splitting logs for firewood, or crafting a…

Why did the tree go to the doctor? Because it wasn’t feeling well! (I know, I know, my jokes are as corny as a freshly harvested ear of corn, but…

The biting wind howled through the skeletal branches of the winter-bare oaks, a mournful symphony that echoed the chill seeping into my bones. I stood knee-deep in snow, the scent…

Have you ever stood in a forest, surrounded by towering trees, each with its own unique story etched in its bark and leaves, and wondered, “What kind of tree is…

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Let’s face it, the emerald green of a freshly sprouted sapling can be a beautiful sight, until you realize it’s growing exactly where you need to dig a foundation, lay…

Introduction: The Frustration of a Stalling SawI remember one particularly frustrating autumn. I was contracted to clear a section of overgrown oak on a property outside of Asheville, North Carolina….

I get it. Life’s a whirlwind. Between work, family, and everything else vying for your attention, carving out time for hobbies, especially those involving power tools, can feel like a…

Have you ever felt that prickle of unease, that nagging doubt, as you reached into a woodpile? It’s not just splinters I’m talking about. It’s the question that lurks in…

Introduction: Quick Wins for Charmaster Wood Stove EfficiencyIf you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for ways to get the most out of your wood stove, especially when winter’s chill…