CLEVELAND — Time for another "JAY D-I-Y" project, where I take on a simple home improvement project that will help save you some money around the house. And this week, I'm showing you a really easy ...

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 ...

Measure the width of the window across the front from end to end and cut a piece of lumber using a hand saw to this length. A 1-by-4 piece of lumber works well, but you can use any size that you’d ...

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 ...

Window box planters are perfect for gardeners who have limited space but still want to grow flowers or simply want to add more color to the outside of their homes. However, not all plants are suitable ...

One of the most dazzling displays on Manhattan’s Upper East Side are the window boxes adorning Page Ashley’s apartment building. There are plenty of rival planters on the block, but Ms. Ashley’s ...