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 ...

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 ...

Build a sturdy woodshed that will keep firewood stacked, dry, and ready for use. Includes materials list, plan, and building instructions. Here is a woodshed from real wood-burner’s country-the ski ...

Traditionally, highboys, be them "T," "A," or '32-bodied, rely upon 1932 Ford frame rails. There are several reasons behind this. First, the Deuce frame rails were designed to accept a V8 engine, so ...

Ever wish you could keep your garden going even when it gets chilly outside? A cold frame can help you do just that by giving your plants extra warmth and protection from frost. The best part is, you ...

Get a frame you like, trace its geometry on to a wooden board, and secure it with a jig to hold the parts you want to keep. Saw off the bottom bracket sleeve, headset tube, seat-post tube and dropouts ...

Resizing a wood frame is also an great way to practice woodworking skills that will come in handy for many D.I.Y. jobs.

DIY enthusiast and comedian Katy French builds an antique-style gold frame from scratch, providing a guide so simple that even a person who fears glue guns can master it.