Sure, the latter is more efficient, especially if you’re dealing with large quantities. But having one ended a treasured ...

Wetherbee prefers a splitting maul to an axe, on account of its heavier, less tapered head — it’s less likely to get stuck in knotty wood, she says. Also: a chopping block, and she recommends eye ...

A Wilmington writer discusses their hobby of chopping and collecting firewood. They scavenge wood from their yard and neighborhood, using an axe, sledgehammer, and wedges. The writer learned about ...