Pallets are a terrific resource for making a host of useful, low-cost items for the yard and house. Arguably one of the best budget-friendly wood pallet DIYs for the beginner enthusiast is a custom ...

Discover the step-by-step process of transforming a basic bench grinder into a custom, versatile belt grinder. Learn ...

Reader lookitsash saw this floating, wall-mounted workbench from a few years ago and decided to improve on its design in his own home. He did, and then commented to share it with us, and it looks like ...

A small shed or one‑car garage can become a highly functional workshop with the right planning and smart use of space. S ...

If you’re a hopeless gearhead, you’ll probably spend a lot of time around your car, and you’ll want to show off your mechanic skills every now and then. Building a car workshop is a DIY ...

Frank Hertel’s project: three individually dimmable LED lights. (Frank is the master of recycling; the wooden mounting pedestals are the panels from a decommissioned ATI console!) Thanks for your ...

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 ...