Of all the things you might do to dress up your landscape, few have as much impact as adding a fence. And if it's a picket fence, your yard suddenly takes on a charm and character that's right up ...

In the July 1994 issue, Popular Mechanics published a timeless how-to on making your own picket fence. We've updated the approach since then, but many of the ideas, tactics, and tools remain the same ...

Wooden-paneled ceilings can be a beautiful way to make your room seem larger and your ceilings higher by adding extra interest up top that draws the eye. In a world of bare and cookie-cutter ceilings, ...