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 ...

If you're in the middle of a tough decision between a gas chainsaw or an electric chainsaw, consider these advantages and ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Even if you don’t heat with firewood, you may find yourself using the chainsaw more frequently in winter ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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