Can I Cut Down a Tree on My Property? What’s Actually Safe to DIY Can I cut down a tree on my property myself? In most places, yes, and some of that work is genuinely safe to do. The honest answer splits on size: a small, clear tree under about 15 to 20 feet with … Read more
How to Tell If a Tree Is Dying (Not Yet Dead): 5 Signs How to tell if a tree is dying, versus already dead, comes down to one distinction most homeowners skip: a dying tree still has living tissue somewhere, which means it may still be savable, while a dead tree has none left anywhere. … Read more
Signs a Tree Needs to Be Removed (Save vs. Remove Guide) The clearest signs a tree needs to be removed, rather than treated or pruned, are trunk decay you can confirm by sounding it, a new lean of any size combined with lifted or cracked soil at the base, and more than half the canopy … Read more
Storm Damage Tree Cleanup: A Homeowner’s Playbook Storm damage tree cleanup goes wrong in a predictable order: someone skips the safety check, cuts into a bent branch under tension, or hires the first crew that knocks on the door. This guide covers the right sequence: safety first, documentation for insurance, what FEMA actually pays for, … Read more