If you've ever removed a tree stump from your yard, you know just how frustrating and labor intensive the process can be. Even when cut down to almost the base, stumps can reach depths of several feet ...

1. Epsom Salt Epsom salt, a tool that can help kill unwanted tree stumps, in a wooden spoon. Photo: istockphoto.com Epsom salt is a naturally occurring compound whose components, magnesium and sulfur, ...

Removing a dead tree, including the stump, requires a lot of equipment, muscle and know-how. "What many people don't realize is that it's usually an extra charge in order to have the stump removed, so ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

A sad fact of life is that sometimes a tree must be cut down. Some trees are beset by invasive insects or disease, others may be mangled by storms and some die from environmental stress or old age.