This build pushed both my skills and my forge to the limit. Starting with raw iron stock, I take you through the entire ...

I don't know what guys used to do to these old trucks, but boy did they seem to put a hurt on these old bench seats. It seems like every old, unmolested truck I've ever sat in succeeded in introducing ...

I chopped the top of my '32 Ford pickup 4 1/2 inches and channeled it 6 inches, which left me with almost no headroom and very little legroom. What I needed was a seat that was extremely low and ...

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 to add some additional seating on my deck for entertaining. I want something more unique than just buying more chairs. What do you suggest? — Vicki N. Dear Vicki: Your best option ...

For a long time, the abundant-but-crappy examples of 1990s-era Ford Ranger and Chevrolet S10 pickup trucks carried a strong allure to me, and it wasn't because I needed a truck. No, the desire to ...

You can create a bench out of an IKEA BESTA cabinet if you hack it just a bit. The BESTA is normally used as a sideboard, console, or — if you stack a few — tall cabinet. Making the bench sturdy ...