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 ...

When you want to add some privacy for your home's backyard while improving the property's aesthetics, adding a fence is an easy choice. However, determining what style of fence your home needs ...

Q: I’m thinking of buying a dilapidated old frame house in the country. It has a stone foundation that seems to me to be too close to the ground. Are stone foundations adequate and strong? Is it ...

Learn how to build natural stone steps for a simple introduction to masonry and to add interest and structure to your garden. A 3-foot-wide set of stone steps will fit nicely with most paths and is ...