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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With nicer weather around the corner, many people will venture out into nature, whether that be through truck bed camping in the middle of the ...

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There are a few main reasons why people remove their chainsaw's guide bar before flipping it upside down and reinstalling it.

Chainsaws are incredibly powerful tools, and an home care essential if you have trees on your property. Their wood-ripping chains allow you to turn logs into firewood, and drop trees damaged by storms ...

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