German manufacturer STIHL (pronounced "steel") has been making chainsaws for nearly a century. Founded by Andreas Stihl in an effort to push forestry tools beyond basic axes, the first chainsaw (an ...

As fall turns to winter, I’m acutely aware of the arrival of wood cutting season. It’s the time of year I start to get my chainsaw ready and consider how much wood I’ll need to cut, split, and stack ...

"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 ...