Tree stump grinders pulverize stumps, ridding them from a yard. Their high cost may not make sense for homeowners needing to remove only a stump or two. However, those with larger properties in wooded ...

Using a stump grinder is a quick way to remove an old tree stump from your yard. These machines cut the stump and large lateral roots to create a pile of wood chip you can either use or get rid of.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...