How Tom became a general contractor; Smart electrical panels; Window boxes. We look back at twenty years of Tom Silva helping homeowners, and he shares what he loves about being a general contractor; ...

Window boxes have a certain reputation. They’re quaint, they’re cottage-core, they’re fussy. And while there are reasons for these preconceptions, there’s a lot more to the window box than all that.

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 ...