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OUTDOOR WOOD BOILERS: Heating Technology Offers Energy ...

Published on November 1st, 2024

If you've ever wondered how you could heat your entire home without hauling firewood inside and ash outside, this...Continue Reading

OREGON CHAINSAW SHARPENER: A Fast & Effective Option

Updated on November 22nd, 2024

Reading Time = 5 minutes Over the decades I’ve seen various chainsaw sharpening systems in action, but the...Continue Reading

HOW-TO STACK FIREWOOD: Round Piles Offer Big Advantages

Published on October 15th, 2024

After more than 25 years of stacking firewood in straight piles, I discovered that stacking in round piles is not...Continue Reading

Sasquatch Encounter: Watch My Son Tell His Story and See...

Published on October 14th, 2024

My son, Robert, daughter-in-law, Edyta, and granddaughter, Lily, visited Vancouver Island recently, and Robert had...Continue Reading

OUTDOOR WOOD BOILERS: My Experiences With Gasifier vs. N...

Published on October 11th, 2024

Trying to choose between these two main types of outdoor wood boilers Learn about my 10+ years experiences with both...Continue Reading

Outdoor Wood Boiler 7 Year Review

Published on October 7th, 2024

Outdoor wood boilers are an excellent heating option for people with access to a forest, a willingness to make...Continue Reading

HOME HEAT FROM THE FOREST: How to Turn Trees into Fuel t...

Published on September 27th, 2024

Reading Time = 15 minutes Video#1 Watch Time = 3 minutes Video#2 Watch Time = 11 minutes If trees grow...Continue Reading

DEWALT Mini-Chainsaw Review

Published on September 20th, 2024

Cordless, electric mini-chainsaws are becoming more prominent in the tool world, and I use mine all the time See...Continue Reading

Sharp Chainsaw Cutting Hard Maple

Published on August 27th, 2024

The condition of a saw chain is crucial for cutting firewood efficiently The quick video below shows by what my biggest...Continue Reading

CORDLESS ELECTRIC CHAINSAW: Watch This 18-Volt Model in ...

Published on August 27th, 2024

Video Watch Time = 5 minutes Back in 2018 I got the chance to try Milwaukee's then-new 18 volt cordless...Continue Reading

How to Use an Electric Saw Chain Sharpener

Published on August 27th, 2024

Want to get serious about your chainsaw sharpening skills Watch the video below, then scroll down to get a free PDF...Continue Reading

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE: A Detailed Video Tour

Updated on August 14th, 2024

I've been heating our house, workshop and domestic hot water with an outdoor wood boiler since 2011, and the video...Continue Reading

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