Join us as we construct a sturdy forest wood shelter next to an existing log cabin, using traditional carpentry techniques and modern materials. Watch the foundation preparation, precise timber frame ...

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 ...

This is Part 1 of our biggest build ever — a full-scale modern chalet, raised on concrete piles deep in the forest. In this ...

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 ...

In 1989, my father-in-law taught me to smoke meats and cheeses. I was a timber frame builder—I have my own company, called OakBridge Timber Framing—and I wanted a home project to help me unwind in the ...