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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. painted green planter box hanging from white picket fence with bright colored flowers If you want to dress up your porch, deck, or ...

Self-watering planters are sometimes called “sub-irrigated planters” or SIPs, because your plants get to “sip” water whenever they want. Our version uses inexpensive perforated drain pipe with a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Looking for an easy, inexpensive way to update your front porch? This custom railing planter is your summertime solution for curb ...

Decorating your porch can feel more personal with a creative DIY that blends natural charm and a bird-inspired design using ...

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 ...

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 ...