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 budget or the layout of your space.

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 ...

In the great outdoors, we have little control over when the sun hits and when it doesn’t. Whether you find yourself on a mountain getaway or at some paradisiacal beachside destination, there’s always ...

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 ...