Learn how to split firewood the smart way. Our expert breaks down four proven methods, from axe work to power splitters. Get safety and storage tips for hotter, cleaner burns all winter.

Turning logs into firewood can be a time-consuming and potentially dangerous task. Here are the best log splitters to get the job done quickly and safely.

If you get tired, stop. How to split wood with an electric log splitter An electric log splitter uses a motor to drive the log into a wedge. Designate a safe work space. Read the owner’s manual.

Turning logs into firewood can be a time-consuming and potentially dangerous task. Here are the best log splitters to get the job done quickly and safely.

The narrow ax head, designed for cutting fibers, will probably just get stuck in the wood. What you actually need is a steel wedge and a sledge hammer, or better yet, a maul or splitting ax.

One final type of log splitter is the rotary splitter, also known by the brand name Unicorn. These splitters use a threaded rotating cone to drill into the log and split it apart.