Building Moxie

It’s national cement tile day and we are celebrating by rounding up our favorite 35 online resources – not 35 tiles, mind you, 35 different designers/makers/artisans and sellers that have many, if not hundreds of cement tiles each. We were so sick of searching for these ourselves so we made it into a post for… Read More

Follow my step-by-step photo tutorial and read about how I made a concrete table top to use in my living room. It is so easy to make one for your own home!

From a car wheel to a drywall screw, simple machines are essential. Here’s why teaching simple machines to students helps them understand the world.

You might be surprised at all the foods that you can grow in your home or on your balcony, porch, or patio. Here are some best foods to grow in buckets.

Need inspiration for deck design, planning, or color selection? Find all the deck, fencing and railing inspiration you need here.

Here's how to prune your tree without taking a big swath of tree bark along with it. Safely remove midsized branches for a healthier, better-looking tree.

When the power goes out you better be able to read your circuit breaker. Decode any mystery by creating an easy-to-read circuit breaker panel.

For ,Popular Mechanics,' 110th anniversary, we decided to do something special: We dived into our archives to find the 110 best, handiest, and most helpful tips ever printed in PM. It's more than a century of DIY wisdom.

For ,Popular Mechanics,' 110th anniversary, we decided to do something special: We dived into our archives to find the 110 best, handiest, and most helpful tips ever printed in PM. It's more than a century of DIY wisdom.

For ,Popular Mechanics,' 110th anniversary, we decided to do something special: We dived into our archives to find the 110 best, handiest, and most helpful tips ever printed in PM. It's more than a century of DIY wisdom.

For ,Popular Mechanics,' 110th anniversary, we decided to do something special: We dived into our archives to find the 110 best, handiest, and most helpful tips ever printed in PM. It's more than a century of DIY wisdom.

For ,Popular Mechanics,' 110th anniversary, we decided to do something special: We dived into our archives to find the 110 best, handiest, and most helpful tips ever printed in PM. It's more than a century of DIY wisdom.

For ,Popular Mechanics,' 110th anniversary, we decided to do something special: We dived into our archives to find the 110 best, handiest, and most helpful tips ever printed in PM. It's more than a century of DIY wisdom.

James Hardie's Contractor Alliance Program offers unique opportunies for siding pros - from exclusive trainings to practical and fun rewards.

Use a chainsaw to cut your own Swedish fire log (a.k.a. a Swedish Torch) and revel in the ease of starting a one-log campfire using fallen branches and trees from your own backyard. Chainsaw tips and battery-operated power tool tips included!

Notes from building a chase for ductless air conditioner lines. We conceal this mini-split system air conditioner's line set as well as its condensate line in an interior wall. Here's how we did it.

Decorating with mirrors is an easy way to make any room feel bigger, brighter, and more visually interesting.

As common with installing recessed lighting, sometimes framing hinders the ability to place things exactly perfect, so sometimes -- close is close enough. + Organizing the Van & What it's like working 40 feet off the ground.

As common with installing recessed lighting, sometimes framing hinders the ability to place things exactly perfect, so sometimes -- close is close enough. + Organizing the Van & What it's like working 40 feet off the ground.

Why install a green roof? What's the purpose for having live plants on a roof? + Living with a green roof, this homeowner shares tips, tricks and lessons learned.

The newest generation of hole saws from LENOX builds on the lessons learned from the study of cutting. These advancements yield Faster Cutting, Longer Life, and Superior Durability. Read on to learn how.

The Nest Cam IQ Outdoor is easy to install, but it requires some forethought. Plan ahead, and see these tips for the smoothest possible installation. Bonus: It works with Nest Secure & other Works with Nest products.

The newest generation of hole saws from LENOX builds on the lessons learned from the study of cutting. These advancements yield Faster Cutting, Longer Life, and Superior Durability. Read on to learn how.

The newest generation of hole saws from LENOX builds on the lessons learned from the study of cutting. These advancements yield Faster Cutting, Longer Life, and Superior Durability. Read on to learn how.