We put several popular mini chainsaws through a variety of everyday tasks to find the best options on the market in 2026.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pruning saws come in many shapes, but they all have one thing in common: They are all saws. Manual or not; gas, battery, and corded; ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you need to saw through logs or cut down trees, chainsaws are unmatched. When it’s time to remove ...

I’m a freelance home improvement writer covering tools, DIY projects, and home products for Popular Mechanics and other publications. I’m a former residential and commercial carpenter, and an ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you need to prune a few limbs or bring a tree down, you need a chainsaw when you’re taming trees.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Having beautiful green spaces around your home can be the ultimate status symbol, especially if they're well-maintained. However, keeping ...

In the past, I have written about how to properly prune trees. To add a little bit of interest, I thought perhaps it would be beneficial to show examples of poor pruning and the reasons why these ...