If you have a fireplace or a wood-burning stove, splitting your own firewood is a great skill to learn. This video demonstrates tips and tricks for splitting logs, as well as how to safely use the ...

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Splitting wood for the coming winter isn’t just great exercise. It can be a time for reflection and even meditation. There is something deeply satisfying in seeing the pile of split wood grow larger ...

No matter how you slice it, chopping up firewood isn’t easy, but a good splitting axe makes all the difference. These tools come in different styles, lengths, and weights, so you have plenty of ...

⚠️ Before cutting with a chainsaw, familiarize yourself with chainsaw safety rules and always wear safety gear. Heating with wood is a study in stubborn self-sufficiency. It’s hard work, but as with ...