Overwhelmed with fastener options for your DIY projects? Learn about screw anatomy, types and materials to help you pick the best screw for your job.

Wood screws that are buried too deep can become stuck, making them difficult to remove without damaging the surrounding wood. This often happens when the screw head is recessed below the surface or ...

Patios are the perfect place to socialize, unwind, and focus on friends and food. Having a great patio space doesn't have to be expensive though. Using a clever DIY, you can make your patio the ...

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 ...

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “I wanted to create a newly designed wood screw to increase screw and drill-bit stability,” said an inventor, from Vestavia Hills, Ala., "so I invented ...

As driving video games have improved, so have the devices we use to play them. In our first Autoweek How-To, we'll teach you how to build a video game driving rig inexpensively and in one afternoon.