Editor’s Note, April 2026: We recently tested two new saws for bigger trees, the Stihl MS 391 and the Husqvarna 460 Rancher. And they performed well enough that we now recommend them as the most ...

Most homeowners assume that once they own a piece of land, everything rooted in it is theirs to do with as they please. That assumption gets tested pretty quickly the moment a large tree becomes a ...

When you are using a chain saw and cutting a tree, safety is the most important thing. One of the most common reasons for tree removal is not having safety gear when cutting down a tree. You can use ...

I am having a couple of trees cut down next week. Is it OK to use the wood as firewood? One is a maple and the other is a pine tree. — Jackson Bos, Libertyville I am a big fan of having a fire in the ...