Splitting wood by hand is not exotic or efficient, easy or cost-efficient. One could label it anachronistic, something from nostalgic days of yesteryear. It’s not easy labor, even as it has largely ...

Splitting wood for the coming winter isn’t just great exercise. It can be a time for reflection and even meditation. There is something deeply satisfying in seeing the pile of split wood grow larger ...

Before you begin splitting, ensure your axe blade is sharp – it should bite into wood easily on contact without bouncing. If ...

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Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

Martin Fritz Huber is a frequent contributor to Outside who previously wrote the In Stride column about running culture. He also works as a tree care professional in New York City. New perk: Easily ...