It’s nice to picture yourself chopping firewood like a lumberjack–deftly swinging an axe through log rounds to cut perfectly sized pieces. That said, it's simply not how it happens. For most of us, ...

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Wood. Humans have burned it for to heat their homes for thousands of years. It’s truly a renewable source of energy. While it may not be the most efficient or green method to warm a space, it ...

Kinetic technology is the wave of the future when it comes to log splitting. Instead of using hydraulics as most log splitters do, kinetic log splitters use a hefty flywheel system that stores energy ...

I got the opportunity to run an Eastonmade 12-22 with a box wedge on it. These Eastonmade commercial log splitters are quite possibly the best log splitters on the market. Short of purchasing a ...

A log splitter is a tool that significantly simplifies and accelerates the process of wood cutting. This device is especially beneficial for individuals who require a significant volume of split wood ...

As cordless tools have matured, they’ve come to include larger equipment like chainsaws, lawn mowers, and snowblowers. But they’re not stopping there—the category is constantly expanding to include ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? I’ve always enjoyed when my kids help me with projects and jobs around the house. My ...

With temperatures dropping in the Northern Hemisphere, this is the time of year when many people start processing firewood for the coming winter months. For the city folks, that means chopping a tree ...

In addition to the usual power and hand tools you'd expect to find at a hardware store, hardware chain Harbor Freight also stocks a lot of heavier-duty equipment for tasks like small-scale tree and ...

If you’re considering buying a new log splitter, you may have begun to debate whether you want an electric log splitter or a gas-powered model. What’s the difference? What are the benefits of each?