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 ...

Give an annual vine something to climb and it will shoot up almost before your eyes, accepting the guidance of a support. You needn’t invest in pricey wood and concrete to make a structure for ...

With pros and cons to both, deciding between a custom or pre-built pergola boils down your specific priorities, such as ...

Pergola kits offer a convenient way to enhance an outdoor living space. Aside from a few basic tools and some help from a friend, they come with everything you need to build an attractive and ...

When it comes to creating a backyard oasis, nothing transports you to an escapist frame of mind quite like a pergola. The semi-open structure—often made of an open-air "roof" and four pillar ...

A basic pergola isn't enough to make the backyard livable when heat, cold, wind, rain or dust destroy any chance of a backyard outing. Beat the Heat Shading Systems works with you to fit shades on ...

With how intense the summer heat is in West Texas, many people opt to stay inside, giving up their back porches to the heat. A basic pergola isn't enough to make the backyard livable when heat, wind, ...