Product Description: This massive collection was originally published by Popular Mechanics in 1931, with projects for the home, garden, transportation and recreation. Clear, illustrated instructions show readers how to:*build a porch swing*make a telescope*make a leather belt *and more!More than 700 projects and more than 800 illustrations, this redesigned paperback is slated to have a new introduction by David Stiles...read more

A collection of entertaining vintage crafts and projects, all originally published in Popular Mechanics during the first two decades of the twentieth century, offers instruction in how to construct everything from wood-working tools and household gadgets, to handcrafted furniture, toys, games, puzzles, and many more.

Product Description: Almost no home has enough storage and shelving to keep things organized and neat, whether it’s for dishes in the kitchen or toys in the nursery. But the woodworkers at Popular Mechanics have a solution to every problem: with 30 easy-to-build and built-to-last projects...read more

Product Description: Beautiful projects; expert advice.Woodworkers know that they can depend on Popular Mechanics for great ideas and workshop-tested techniques, and with this collection they can take their favorite hobby outdoors. From an old-fashioned porch swing to a white picket fence, these woodworking projects will enhance every garden, deck, and patio...read more

Product Description: Car care and repair is a hobby enjoyed by the weekend mechanic. It is also a necessity if an automobile is to last beyond its traditional trade-in period. In this complete, up-to-date guide to troubleshooting and repair, over 550 step-by-step line drawings guide readers through over 80 repairs and improvements, including how to fix exhaust systems, repair flat tires, unclog electronic fuel injection systems, stop brakes from squealing, and replace shattered windshields...read more

Product Description: Popular Mechanics has been the leading authority on how the world works for nearly a century, and now the magazine's unparalleled experts are turning their attention to the skies. Here are 40 warplanes, from classic models right up to the present, all selected for their technological innovation, combat performance, and notable contributions to military flight...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Over 700 practical projects (and over 800 illustrations).

A guide to home repair and improvement features more than 225 illustrations that demonstrate the techniques described, a glossary of terms, tips on selecting the right materials, and step-by-step instructions. 25,000 first printing.

Product Description: Body-Work and Painting Illustrated 1987 Paperback Book

Describes how to repair and maintain common household appliances

Product Description: Mission-style architecture and furniture, popular in this country shortly after the turn of the century, was an offshoot of the 19th-century English Arts and Crafts Movement. Deploring machine-age artificiality, Mission furniture sought to blend beauty, simplicity, and utility in an organic unity...read more

Provides instructions for projects for recreation and home improvement and offers work-saving suggestions