DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson walks you through the step-by-step process of constructing a rolling shop vac and separator station to keep your workspace pristine and organized.

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Throughout the year, a lot of tools pass through our hands in the Popular Mechanics workshop. These tools run the gamut, with many just launched, brand new models, while others that are simply new to ...

Editor’s note: 2025 is in the books. Check out the 2026 Edition of the “Best Tech and Hi-Fi Releases,” here. We’re nearing Christmas, and the year is winding to a close … and a lot of new tech and ...

Let's face it -- chores are rarely fun. My least favorite chore is anything that has to do with the floors: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming -- all of it feels exhausting. But one way to make these tasks ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The journey of the prototypical hobbyist woodworker is a fascinating one. Many people get into this adventure because they want to make a ...

Woodworking is a notoriously expensive hobby. In addition to the ever-higher price of lumber itself, the cost of tools and shop equipment can really add up. While some purists insist on only buying ...

For more than 120 years, Popular Mechanics has been a heavy duty brand. We see no reason to change that now. That’s why producing our annual Tool Awards package involves countless hours of staff time, ...

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