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 article, I’ll continue my series on useful items to make with home-tanned leather (see “How to Tan a Deer Hide,” “How to Make Your Own Moccasins,” and “Craft Your Own Coonskin Cap“) by ...

Assemble this leather tool belt pattern to hold your most-used tools. Learn how to make a leather tool pouch with custom tool loops to perfectly tackle any project. In previous issues, I wrote about ...

Beyond trends, leather clothing represents elegance and durability. Knowing how to clean and store it properly is key to preserving it for decades.

Vegan leather is a material made from plant-based or sustainable sources. It is an eco-friendly replacement for animal leather. It has rapidly gained popularity in the mainstream fashion industry. It ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...