Chainsaw buying advice for home owners

Pick the right chainsaw, pole saw and gear for your property

Easy-to-read picks and side-by-side matchups for gas, corded and battery chainsaws from Husqvarna, Stihl, Echo, Oregon and DeWalt, plus pole saws, chaps and sharpeners. Start with the kind of saw, the model you're weighing or the gear you need.

Latest guides

  • Husqvarna 120 Mark III 16-inch gas chainsaw
    Gas Chainsaws

    Husqvarna 120 Mark III Gas Chainsaw Review

    Husqvarna 120 Mark III gas chainsaw review covering its 16-inch bar, 38-cc engine, starting features, daily use, care and two alternatives.

  • Husqvarna 3/8-inch chainsaw file kit
    Gear and Upkeep

    Why Is My Chainsaw Not Cutting?

    Why is my chainsaw not cutting? A dull chain, wrong depth gauges or a loose chain are the usual causes. Here's how to diagnose and fix each one.

  • SUPMIXTOOLS 62cc Gas Chainsaw 20 Inch Gas
    Gas Chainsaws

    Best Chainsaws for Cutting Logs

    Find the best chainsaw for cutting logs. Compare gas and cordless picks by bar length, engine size, weight and control, with advice on bucking firewood.

  • SENIX 4-Cycle 18-Inch Gas Chainsaw
    Gas Chainsaws

    Best 18-Inch Gas Chainsaws

    Find the best 18 inch gas chainsaw for firewood and storm cleanup. Compare 49cc to 62cc saws, bar and chain sizes, starting systems and vibration control.

  • Oregon 16-inch bar and chain combo (56 drive links)
    Gas Chainsaws

    Can You Use a Chainsaw on Wet Wood?

    Yes, you can use a chainsaw on wet wood. Cut safely by watching kickback, keeping the chain sharp, and protecting the saw from sap and damp storage.

  • Oregon 16-inch bar and chain combo (56 drive links)
    Gear and Upkeep

    Types of Chainsaw Chains Explained

    Learn the main types of chains for chainsaws by pitch, gauge, cutter shape and safety features, so you can match a chain to your bar and the work you do.

  • Echo CS-3410-16 30.5 cc Chainsaw
    Gas Chainsaws

    Echo CS-3410 Chainsaw Review

    Echo CS-3410 review: how this 16-inch gas saw handles firewood, fence lines and storm cleanup, plus weight, setup and care for home owners.

  • Supstable Mini Chainsaw Cordless
    Models Compared

    Battery vs Gas Chainsaw: Which Fits Your Yard?

    Battery chainsaw vs gas chainsaw: compare weight, power, runtime and upkeep for light trimming and heavy wood, then choose the saw that fits your yard.