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 backrest stone of this freestanding bench was sunk into an earthen socket dug well below ground level. Imagine taking a welcome rest and enjoying your favorite vista while you sit on a bench ...

This week, I built a DIY live edge slab bench with distressed steel legs, featuring a modern industrial design. The live edge cedar slab was sourced from a friend in Oklahoma and has been drying in my ...

Most homemade entryway benches look great in photos, but wobble like crazy the moment someone actually sits on them. The difference between a bench that lasts years and one that falls apart in months ...