In the previous entry, we discussed debarking spuds and drawknives. We’re going to continue discussing other ways to prepare your logs for the next step in log cabin building. This time we’re going to ...

In the last couple of entries, we’ve covered a range of hand tools used to peel and prep logs to use in log cabin building. This time, we’ll look at some mechanical or power methods to do this job.

Join us in our Log Cabin Project as we build a tiny log cabin from scratch using materials sourced from our land and hand tools, without a chainsaw. This off-grid cabin is only accessible by foot. In ...

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 ...

In this episode, we install our sink faucet, water filtration, and plumbing systems. After testing, we discovered our ceramic filter was broken, prompting us to wait a week for clean water. During ...

DIY culture has taken off, thanks to TikTok influencers and an endless number of HGTV shows. If you’ve gotten on board with the trend, you can complete home projects, art projects and outdoor projects ...