Building a backyard sawmill is a game-changer if you’re into woodworking, homesteading, or just want to save some cash on lumber. It’s a practical way to turn logs into usable boards right at home.

Unless you’re running a commercial logging operation, with specialized saws, log grapples, mills, transportation for the timber, and the skilled workers needed to run everything, it’s generally easier ...

Home improvement expert April Wilkerson demonstrates how to mill your own lumber by building a portable and easy-to-use chainsaw attachment.