Our favorite projects are the ones that improve our home. We’ve spent tons of time on the inside and still have tons more to do, but I love the idea of outside projects too. Of course, those are ...

Discover new ways to maximize your garden space in Building Projects for Backyard Farmers and Home Gardeners (Fox Chapel Publishing, 2012) by Chris Gleason. Plans for trellises, raised beds and ...

If you're looking for the perfect spot to display your flowers, vegetables or herbs, you don’t have to go to a store or order it online. It's easier than you'd think to build your own raised planter ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. There’s no need to buy a hanging planter, ...

Perfect beginner project for any season! I will be teaching you step-by-step how to build this highly requested single-sided ...

There's still time to up your outdoor space this summer. It's easy to do and will add a pop of character to your porch or patio. The DIY Huntress shows us how easy and inexpensive it is to make ...

Wooden planter boxes add style and elegance to your home. They're versatile and look great mounted under windows or sitting on a porch or balcony. You can even use planter boxes to create a simple ...

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 ...