In the first part of this story (November '06) we showed you what it takes to start from the very beginning with a pair of 'rails and worked up from there, building a simple frame jig to get that ...

As you've probably seen by now, Project Dragged Daily is in the full build-up process. Since we want to try and bring you as much of the action as possible, we're breaking up the buildup into as many ...

Exhaust design is often a tricky process. You want to keep the pipes as close to the body as possible for maximum ground clearance, but there are so many obstacles in the way that often force you to ...

After wrenching on Scarlett, our ’72 coupe project car, for well over four years now, you may wonder what’s left to do. We started with easily reversible bolt-on mods such as a Zex nitrous oxide kit, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Shelter Institute's timber frame classes are sold out for 2026 due to rising interest in self-building homes.

Making your own picture frames can be a fun and rewarding project, and one that saves you some dough compared to paying for custom framing. But there are a few tips to keep in mind that will make the ...