How to trim a tall tree branch in 20 minutes for only $7 without climbing or a ladder (DIY)

Need to trim dead wood out of a tree in your yard? Worried about getting up on a tall ladder, or trying to climb with cutting equipment? Here I explain step-by-step how I trimmed a 30-foot-high branch in just 20 minutes, without getting up into the tree or operating a gas or electric chainsaw. It only cost me about $7.

DON'T BE UNSAFE. IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE OR UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO SAFELY TRIM TREE BRANCHES, HIRE A PROFESSIONAL.

The chainsaw I used in the video is a 24-inch saw, which I bought for $7 on Amazon. UPDATE: the saw I used in the video is no longer available, but here is another one just like it: https://amzn.to/2JCxvpc

There's nothing special about the rope I used - just make sure it's more than twice as long as the height of your branch. The rope in the video I bought at Home Depot, but Amazon also sells rope: https://amzn.to/2Jv7fON

UPDATE: If you don't want to throw a hammer into the air, I recommend a throw weight, like this one: https://amzn.to/2AaxF6i