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 ...

There's more to a good paintjob than good paint. There's the preparation that goes on before the first can of paint is opened; the work that happens in between coats of primer, basecoat, and clear; ...

1. When a normal sanding block just can't conform to detailed body lines and tight corners, it's time for a specialized tool. Soft-Sanders are lightweight, flexible manual sanding blocks in six ...