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 ...

Post and beam and timber frame are both beautiful methods of building but most people think of them as one and the same. Although they are similar, there are subtle differences between them. Both are ...

In an age of mass production, flimsy building materials, and cookie-cutter homes, timber frame structures stand out as a testament to the timelessness of true quality. Learn to Timber Frame (Storey, ...

For high-tech timber framer Tedd Benson, "it was really wonderful to do all of the work on the cabin in the woods, going from tree to finished piece. It brought us all back to the roots of our craft." ...

Using full-color photos, detailed drawings, and clear step-by-step instructions, Learn to Timber Frame (Storey Publishing, 2016) is a guidebook for beginners, showing exactly how to build one small ...

As our cities continue to grow and expand rapidly, there has been an increasing demand for architects and craftsmen to build houses more cost-efficiently under tight deadlines. Modular architecture ...

Prints, photos and paintings can add interest and style to a home. Often, picture frames are as decorative and interesting as the items they house. Unfortunately, over time, and with lots of ...

RAISING THE BARN: Chris Faulkner of Faulkner Woodworking and Rob Skeen of Bracken Mountain Builders work a post into its perfectly level place, under the watchful eyes of Terry Holdredge (a plastic ...