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 this video, we begin our first major project of the year: a cabin extension. We start by cutting and debarking a tree near the cabin for lumber, using homemade wedges and a froe to split an 8-foot ...

If you're thinking about cutting your own lumber, getting a personal sawmill might not be your first inclination. They aren't exactly cheap, and they certainly aren't for everyone. But if you have ...