POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

One buy added extra height to put prying eyes in their place ONE homeowner who wanted to keep the peeping Toms away wound up transforming her entire outdoor space. Her DIY planter box not only gave ...

Our favorite projects are the ones that improve our home. We’ve spent tons of time on the inside and still have tons more to do, but I love the idea of outside projects too. Of course, those are ...

There are tons of good reasons to opt for a wooden planter box — perhaps you're short on gardening space or don't have suitable soil in your yard. With a planter box or raised bed, you have much more ...