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 ...

This fully customizable DIY turns a shoe rack and scrap wood into an adorable outdoor table — proof your next patio upgrade might already be in the garage.

As your woodworking skills grow, so will your collection of pipe clamps, since you'll need them to secure large wood projects as glue dries. But pipe clamps require a significant amount of space to ...