Pallets are a terrific resource for making a host of useful, low-cost items for the yard and house. Arguably one of the best budget-friendly wood pallet DIYs for the beginner enthusiast is a custom ...

Q. My New Year's resolution is to start to repair things around my home. I desperately need a workbench in my garage, but have little money and skills. Can you help me build a workbench that will ...

Need a solid workspace but tight on room? This easy DIY workbench is built from 2x4s and plywood, fits in small garages or workshops, and expands when you need more surface area. Bonus: it includes ...

There are a varietyof methods to build a substantial workbench, but one of the easiest is with the use of Eastwood's shop table kit, PN 20195. Made from 3/16-inch-thick structural steel, Eastwood's ...

In part 2 of the "Versatile Workbench" build I start by creating the lamination that will eventually be the top. Once the 3/4" MDF and 1/2" plywood are glued together I add some hardwood trim around ...

Dear James: I am having trouble finding a sturdy workbench that is not too tall for my short height. Do you have any ideas for how I can build my own smaller-sized one? — Darlene T. Dear Darlene: Most ...

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 ...

Dear James: I need a good strong workbench to use for a remodeling project. I am not tall, and all the kits at the home centers are either too tall for me or flimsy. What are some tips for building my ...

Your garage should be more than a cold room where things go to be lost. It can be a workshop, a refuge, a place where you fix the wobbly chair and build the thing you keep talking about. A sturdy ...