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 ...

Woodworking isn't just about knowing how to use tools or master joinery techniques. A big part of it comes down to learning about different kinds of wood and the strengths and weaknesses of that ...

We all know lumber comes from trees, but trees were not designed for lumber. Man has to take something that naturally grows in a cylindrical shape, dry it out and make it rectangular. It’s a peculiar ...