Using a log splitter makes things much easier. Technically, the term “log splitter” refers to any tool that helps you split wood into smaller segments. They include simple manual tools you can bang ...

Compared with hydraulic models, the DR RapidFire Log Splitter allows you to split more wood in less time. Traditional log splitters make the job of preparing firewood easier, but they don’t ...

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, ...

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 ...

Watch as we tackle the challenge of splitting massive, knotty logs with a gas-powered log splitter. This detailed demonstration highlights every step of firewood preparation, from breaking down ...

If you've ever faced down a stack of wood needing to be cut for winter, you know the value of an efficient and powerful log splitter. While you may be fully capable of hacking away at the stack using ...

With a tarp, cleanup after splitting firewood is a breeze. Make cleanup a snap when you are splitting firewood wood or using a log splitter. Put down an 8-foot by 10-foot tarp under your work area.

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 ...

An inventor from Debert, N.S. hopes a provincial innovation competition will find value in his design for a new, more efficient wood splitter even though manufacturers have so far taken a pass. Walter ...