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How To Use a Chainsaw Safely
Before attempting tree work, it's crucial to learn how to properly use a chainsaw to ensure your safety.
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5 Best Mini Chainsaws, Tested and Reviewed
We put multiple popular mini chainsaws through a variety of everyday tasks to find the best options on the market.
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This Portable Chainsaw Slices Through Thick Logs in Seconds—and It’s 50% Off
Make short work of branches and bushes with the cord-free, portable Saker mini chainsaw.
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Best Cordless Chain Saws
Surprise! Some battery-powered saws perform like gas models. Find out how the latest models compare and which are the best...
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How To Sharpen a Chainsaw The Easy Way
Chainsaws make cutting wood a cinch, but you'll soon be stuck if you don't know how to sharpen the chain....
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Husqvarna Combi Switch 330iK Review: It’s Official, I’m Breaking Up With My String Trimmer and...
I tested the convenient Husqvarna Combi Switch 330iK pole saw and edger and it's safe to say...
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Husqvarna 455 Rancher Chainsaw Review: A Powerful Saw Capable of Nearly Any Task
With hundreds of trees on my property, I'm constantly managing growth, clearing dead trees and removing invasive species. I tested...
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Saker Mini Chainsaw Review: A Yard’s Best Friend
No fatigue, no gas, no fumes, no problem!
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Make Light Work of Yard Debris with the Sun Joe Chipper
Quickly turn branches and sticks into mulch with this affordable chipper/shredder!
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Exploring the Power King Wood Chipper Shredder: Review and Usage Guide
The Power King Chipper is called a beast for a reason—it quickly shreds your brush pile in a...
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The 6 Best Pole Saws to Trim Your Trees and Shrubs
Use this list of the best pole saw picks to ensure your tree pruning tasks are completed quickly and safely.
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Stihl Cordless Pruning Saw Review: Is This Battery-Powered Pruning Saw Worth Buying?
Kiss those hand-cramping pruners, shears and loopers goodbye. Try this Family Handyman Approved battery operated pruner instead.
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How to Mill and Dry Lumber Yourself
Two affordable chain saw attachments make it possible.
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Woodworker’s Guide To Sawmills
Light, portable sawmills create a new perspective on lumber for furniture-making projects. Skip the lumberyard and mill the wood yourself.
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7 Best Chain Saw Mill Attachments
Want to mill your own lumber? With a chain saw mill attachment you can cut logs into boards or beams....
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8 Best Electric Chain Saws
Without the noise and messy mix of gas and oil, the best electric chain saws are extremely effective at most...
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Essential Features and Attachments to Look for When Buying a Chainsaw
Few power tools provide the raw power and efficiency of a chainsaw. When used correctly, the best chainsaws complete landscaping...
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5 Best Gas Chainsaws
Gas-powered chainsaws are unequaled for raw power and long runtimes. They're extremely useful tools that require keen attention to safety...
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6 Best Chainsaw Sharpeners, Tested and Reviewed
A dull chainsaw is not only inefficient but reduces the lifespan of the saw itself. The solution? A chainsaw sharpener....
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Family Handyman Approved: Sea Foam Motor Treatment
Keep your engines running smoothly.
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Tips for Measuring a Chainsaw Bar and Chain
If you need to buy a new chainsaw bar or chain, it's important to find the perfect fit. Here's how...
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What Type of Oil for a Chainsaw?
Chainsaw oils are essential to keeping your chainsaw running well. Understanding the different types of oils can help you choose...
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19 Coolest Cordless Tools For Your Collection
These battery powered tools will blow you away.
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How to Lubricate a Chainsaw With Oil
Unless you understand both types of chainsaw oil and how to use them, your chainsaw won't work properly for long....
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How to Winterize a Chainsaw
Keep your chainsaw in tip-top shape during the winter off-season
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Everything to Consider When Buying a Chainsaw
The wide variety of chainsaw models can make choosing one difficult. Here's an overview of the various options for the...
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20 Bad Spring Yard Work Habits You Need to Stop Doing
It's been a long winter and you're ready to start some yard work. But before you grab that rake or...
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22 Yard Tools You Should Get Your Hands On This Fall
Fall yard work can be a pain in the...everything! Make your outdoor chores much easier with these incredibly handy tools.
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New Husqvarna Chain Saws Unveiled
Husqvarna started making chainsaws 60 years ago. They celebrated the occasion by releasing some innovative new saws. Find out what...
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9 Things You Should Never Do to Your Chain Saw
You'll find lots of warnings online about keeping yourself safe while operating a chain saw. Here is how to protect...
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Chain Saw Race: Gas vs. Battery
Wondering if a gas or battery-powered chain saw is better for your needs? Watch this video to find out which...