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 ...

Dear James: I think a picket fence would look good across my front and side yard. I have some saws and tools. Is this a project that the average DIYer can handle? — Jesse T. Dear Jesse: If you have ...

The Berlin Wall fell in November 1989. One of the world's infamous fences, it prevented free travel between East Berlin and West Berlin. And with an average height of about 12 feet, it provided the ...

Farmhouse and cottage-style décor is always a charming way to add interest to your home, especially if you love rustic style with a sense of pretty, but casual, design. While retail stores are full of ...

You can’t beat a picket fence for good looks. Today, though, the traditional white picket fence, once made of wood, is likely now to be vinyl, giving homeowners a surprisingly wood-like appearance ...

Want to build a picket fence? How about a rose arbor? Kevin Geist can show you how. In fact, the Lenhartsville native does them so well, the folks at the Discovery Channel booked him for appearances ...

Of all the things you might do to dress up your landscape, few have as much impact as adding a fence. And if it's a picket fence, your yard suddenly takes on a charm and character that's right up ...