Lincoln Logs are timeless toys, that generations of children have enjoyed building with. With a few tools and some stock from your woodpile, you can make your own Lincoln Logs that rival any store ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Trimming branches from trees leaves you with a slash pile that often needs to be hauled elsewhere. Thin branches that might not be ideal for ...

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 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 ...

Are you looking for things to make out of logs and branches? Build log birdhouses by learning how to hollow out a log for a birdhouse. Building bluebird houses from renewable resource materials isn’t ...

During these cold winter months, a lot of folks use things like Duraflame logs for quick and easy fires, but if you'd like to save some money, you can make your own quick-start fire logs out of ...

An innovative beehive design by Gaia Bees helps fight colony collapse disorder while creating habitats that more closely resemble how bees live in nature. This DIY hive may not be designed for easy ...