November 2007
Beginner
190 pages
8h 3m
English

Photograph by Jen Siska
The Scenario: You are alone for the weekend in your vacation home, where a 40-foot-tall, white-fly-infested tree partially blocks your otherwise glorious view. To save the cost of calling in a professional, you’ve decided to finally get rid of it yourself. You won’t have to worry about the noise bothering anyone, since your nearest neighbors are at least a half-mile away. From some internet research, you’ve learned that you’ll need to cut off most of the branches first, then notch the base properly and set a wedge to make sure it falls in a safe area and doesn’t end up on your house. Your electric ...