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Garden Pergola, Building a
Rain Barrel, Creating a
Cutting Board, Installing a Pull Out
Flooring, Benefits of Cork
Fence, Building a Three-Board
Light Fixtures, Energy Efficient
Wainscoting, Installing Faux
Crown Molding, Installing
Table, Staining a
Tree, Removing a
Wall Painting, Successful
Bathroom, Updating a Faucet
Vessel Sink, Updating a Bathroom With a
Radiant Flooring
Patio Face Lift
Gardening with Kids
Converting a Closet into a Dry Bar
Building a Trash Hideaway
Backyard Dining Room, Creating a
Fireplace, Updating Your
Building a "Morning" Closet
Kitchen Island, Customizing
Doghouse, Building a
Testing Household Water
Tile Backsplash, Recycled
Bike Lift, Ceiling Mounted
Raised Vegetable Garden, Planting
30 Minute Home Repair
Installing a retaining wall
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| This DIY Basic, brought to you by Polaris Ranger, will provide tips on removing a tree. |
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Whether you’ve had a tree cut or it has fallen, removing it is easy if you have a chain saw and safety equipment.- It’s important to make sure no power lines are caught in the branches.
- Either end of the tree is a good place to begin cutting.
- Smaller side branches should come off first, then the main branches, carefully working your way to the other end.
- Removing the small stuff as you go will make clean up easier.
- If you need to move the trunk, a winch can help (figure A), make sure you stand to the side when the cable starts moving.
- Once the tree is stripped, the trunk can be divided into manageable sections.
- It’s important not to let the chainsaw come in contact with dirt (figure B), it can dull the blade.
- Leveling the stump is the last step (figure C).
- Good dry logs can be firewood, just place them away from the house so you won’t get termites.
- With a little work, you’ll have a clear lot and a nice stack of firewood (figure D).
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- Before you start, check city or county ordinances regulating the removal of fallen trees.
- To remove the stump entirely, hire a professional with a stump grinder.
- Check to see if your city or county trash collectors will haul away the brush and wood. If not, dispose of it only in a legal dump.
RESOURCES :
Polaris Ranger Information
Website: www.polarisindustries.com
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