Build a modern outdoor bench and planter combo with a stunning faux concrete finish using simple tools and minimal materials.

Add seating and greenery with this budget-friendly double planter bench that’s simple enough for anyone to build. With ...

Garden seating eats space, planters need care, and the budget rarely stretches to both. You want a spot to perch with a book and a place to grow thyme, lavender, maybe a tomato vine. Shops sell the ...

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 ...

Planter boxes are a great alternative to conventional gardening, especially if you live in an urban area or want to showcase your plants on your porch or along a walkway. They also help you conserve ...

"Less is more" definitely applies to modern furniture. But despite its simple lines, modern style furniture can be expensive. This well-designed bench, on the other hand, looks great and only takes a ...

Discover new ways to maximize your garden space in Building Projects for Backyard Farmers and Home Gardeners (Fox Chapel Publishing, 2012) by Chris Gleason. Plans for trellises, raised beds and ...