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 ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

If you feel like getting your blood moving -- and with longer-lasting effect than lifting dumbbells -- go outside and lift stones. Make a dry stone wall -- that is, one laid without mortar. A ...

Drystone walls, an iconic feature of rural Ireland, are surprisingly satisfying to make. Isn’t that all ancient history, just one stone after another? Yes, and wonderfully so, says the stonemason and ...

Dry stone walls are a feature of the British Countryside. There are estimated to be over 5,000 miles in the Yorkshire Dales alone, some dating back over 600 years to when they were built to repel ...