Randy Clum is the chainsaw safety instructor for the Northeastern Ohio Forestry Association and shared tips in the wake of ...

Protect a chainsaw blade with 3/4-in. foam pipe insulation. Wrap the insulation around the blade and strap it tight with a couple of rubber bands. Cutting with the chain on the bottom of the bar is ...

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 ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Chainsaws have multiple uses and applications. From felling large trees to pruning shrubbery in your garden and even slaying zombies during a ...

Keeping your yard in tip top shape involves the undertaking of dozens of smaller jobs that go along with the major ones like mowing your grass. Some of those jobs fall under the category of finishing ...

Battery-powered chainsaws make quick work of chopping up firewood and handling a variety of yard maintenance tasks. Here's why I switched over from using gas-powered models. Chris Wedel is a fan of ...

In a letter to the Forest Service Chief, conservation organizations, trail groups, and retired agency wilderness specialists express strong opposition to requests from commercial outfitters and guides ...

We put several popular mini chainsaws through a variety of everyday tasks to find the best options on the market in 2026.