In the summer, the sun beats down directly overhead, making my kitchen too hot. I love the light my skylight brings in, and I wanted to install a shade to let it in and keep the heat out during those ...

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 ...

Making lampshades is a likely craft to conquer for the do-it-yourselfer who has already stenciled walls, antiqued furniture and turned bed sheets into slipcovers. "You can make a shade for less than ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. When ...