Following an illustrious 35-year career with Popular Mechanics, he imparts his wisdom on life and all things DIY.

sometimes it’s easier to rip large sheets of plywood with a circular saw. The trick to a perfectly straight cut is to clamp a ...

Build a raised foundation Construct your shed on a solid foundation that’s a minimum of two inches off the ground. If any part of the floor is in ground contact, it will rot, provide easy access to ...