Making your own picture frames can be a fun and rewarding project, and one that saves you some dough compared to paying for custom framing. But there are a few tips to keep in mind that will make the ...

Cold frames are season-extending covers constructed over vegetable beds to keep the frost off. Like a miniature, temporary greenhouse, they are employed in early spring to create a warm space for ...

If self-sufficiency is one of your goals and gardening is one of your passions, building a cold frame is a great way to take a step forward in both areas. Learn how to make a simple cold frame DIY ...

Learn how to build an a frame house (complete with a cozy sleeping loft) in this illustrated, step-by-step guide. One of the sturdiest of all structures is the A-frame, whose skeleton consists simply ...

A cold frame creates a small, protected environment that traps sunlight and warmth, allowing your plants to thrive in colder months. It’s easy to build using basic materials and can fit neatly into ...

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 ...

I chopped the top of my '32 Ford pickup 4 1/2 inches and channeled it 6 inches, which left me with almost no headroom and very little legroom. What I needed was a seat that was extremely low and ...

Kustoms are all about styling- taking an original body, chopping it up, and redesigning it to fit the vision in your head. That is one of the things that makes building cars so much fun, you never ...

Watch as a classic red multi-speed bicycle undergoes a complete transformation into a custom single-speed bike. This hands-on project features every step, from freewheel and crankset modification to a ...