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 ...

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 ...