Looking to add some green to your space? A raised planter box is the perfect weekend project—simple, affordable, and great for herbs, flowers, or veggies. What You’ll Need: Cedar or pressure-treated ...

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Make a drainage hole - To allow excess water to escape from the DIY self-watering planter, drill a small hole into the side ...

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If you live in an apartment or condo that isn't garden friendly, you may still be able to have space to grow vegetables: Build a salad tray. This salad tray consists of a horizontal frame of ...

Our 8-by-22-foot deck looked a little plain, so we decided to build a planter. The soil box is made from a thick plastic soap barrel taken from the dumpster of a company that washes buses and trucks.

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 ...

Cold frames are season-extending covers constructed over vegetable beds to keep the frost off. Like a miniature, temporary greenhouse, they are employed in early spring to create a warm space for ...

Give your old raincoat a new life! Learn how to easily transform it into a waterproof, stylish planter cover with our simple ...