Looking to start cutting logs for firewood on the homestead? Learn here how to split firewood with a chainsaw for less strenuous processing. At 98 years old, economist and activist Scott Nearing said, ...

Arrange firewood for your home with these highly-rated log splitters. They vary in form but serve the function well. Check ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s nice to picture yourself chopping firewood like a lumberjack–deftly swinging an axe through log ...

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 ...

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 ...

A splitting block is more than just for convenience sake – it is also a safer way to split wood and is better on sensitive backs. The Woodland Homestead (Storey Publishing, 2015) by Brett McLeod is ...

The right axe for you is the one you feel most comfortable with. A good starting point for the size of your axe starts with the handle. Ideally you want the length of the handle to go from the ground ...

Stacking firewood is pleasant work. It’s quiet and even contemplative. The hard and sometimes dangerous work of felling trees and bucking them with a chainsaw is done. The laborious splitting by hand ...

Join us for a productive day on the farm as we cut, haul, and split firewood in preparation for the colder months. From chainsaws to tractor work, see what it takes to stay warm the old-fashioned way!

Each Thanksgiving, Fred Bogner, his grandfather and son gather to fell a tree or two, split the firewood and stack it before settling down to a well-earned feast. “That’s what we do,” says the ...