We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. At first glance, a cordless pruning chainsaw seems like a great idea, providing near-effortless sawing of small limbs all around the yard.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pruning saws come in many shapes, but they all have one thing in common: They are all saws. Manual or not; gas, battery, and corded; ...

I’m a freelance home improvement writer covering tools, DIY projects, and home products for Popular Mechanics and other publications. I’m a former residential and commercial carpenter, and an ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Doug Mahoney Doug Mahoney is a writer covering home-improvement topics, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Having beautiful green spaces around your home can be the ultimate status symbol, especially if they're well-maintained. However, keeping ...

It takes a chainsaw to cut a tree, whether you’re bringing it down, breaking down firewood, or even trimming large branches. Looking at a healthy, mature tree, though, some of the branches that need ...

Proper pruning and chainsaw techniques are important for homeowners and land managers to know. They not only ensure that the vegetation being managed meets the goals in place, but ensure the job is ...

In the past, I have written about how to properly prune trees. To add a little bit of interest, I thought perhaps it would be beneficial to show examples of poor pruning and the reasons why these ...

Question: I have several large crape myrtles. Can I use a chainsaw to thin them out and prune them back a little? Answer: Feel free to use power equipment to perform needed pruning, but don’t let this ...