Are you arranging for the firewood? One thing you will need is a decent firewood rack. This list has some of the best ones ...

Arrange firewood for your home with these highly-rated log splitters. They vary in form but serve the function well. Check ...

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 ...

If your home has a fireplace, you know the relaxing feeling of sitting in front of a warm fire on a cool night. You also know the hassle of hauling logs into your home from the woodpile outside. You ...

One of the best ways to transform a dark and uninviting outdoor space into somewhere you actually want to spend time in once night falls is to spruce it up with lighting. While there are many ...

Summertime and the living is, well, hot—which makes a roaring campfire a bit of a problem. But if you lay the right foundation, you can build a great summer blaze that puts out plenty of light with ...

It's tempting to build a hot tub in a remote location, but it's recommended to instead build close to the main house to maximize use. Make certain the surface is flat and can handle the weight of a ...

Developers have not used wood for much other than houses since the horse-and-buggy days. But the knotty building material is making a comeback. Seeking greener projects, which many consumers continue ...