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 ...

Book nook diagram. While your specific design may be a little different, all book nooks have the same basic components. Use recycled or ready-made cabinets and shelves to build a book nook and window ...

A bench that doubles as storage doesn’t have to be expensive. In this project, I’ll show you step by step how I built a ...

Learn how to make a DIY storage bench with an upholstered seat drawer! This project uses plywood and features a no-sew custom upholstered bench seat. Materials & tools needed for the project are ...

When a window has a beautiful view or floods a room with sunlight, it’s tempting to pull up a chair and sit next to it. A better idea? Build a window seat. “I’m into comfy things, and a window seat ...