I feel confident knowing I've got this powerful, gas-powered chainsaw in my tool shed, even for occasional pruning emergencies

The Echo CS-590 chainsaw sitting on a pile of logs.

I don't own any land aside from my quarter-acre, single-family lot, so having a chainsaw around was always more of a nice-to-have than a necessity.

However, with every home I've owned, there have always been situations where having a chainsaw could be quite useful. Whether it's removing a smaller tree or a large bush that's become a problem, or even cutting up firewood for our Breeo wood-burning pizza oven, having a chainsaw among my essential pruning tools can certainly make life easier.