A section of rain gutter is detaching from the roof of an old house. - A.Freund/Shutterstock Window boxes were the go-to for 20th century U.S. city dwellers looking to plant a victory garden and do ...

Measure the width of the window across the front from end to end and cut a piece of lumber using a hand saw to this length. A 1-by-4 piece of lumber works well, but you can use any size that you’d ...

Window boxes are known to add instant curb appeal. They bring a little nature to your window ledge and brighten up both the inside and outside of your home. Whether it's a low-maintenance flower and ...

Summer is in full bloom, literally. Look around, and you’ll see florals sprouting left and right. You can harness some of summer’s gorgeousness into your own yard with planter boxes. Planter boxes can ...

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 ...

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