A deck of playing cards can provide you with more than just quick entertainment. With the right materials, they can become ...

Want a better backyard but feel overwhelmed at the idea of major construction? We get it — building a traditional deck can seem expensive, complicated, and downright intimidating. That’s exactly why ...

You started with an outdoor table and chairs. Then came the patio heater. And the couch. And the lounge chairs. Add to that arrangement a group of dinner guests, and your "ample" deck space can start ...

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 ...

In a game with DLSS Frame Generation, you’ll suddenly have the ability to not only select DLSS but also toggle on Frame Generation. This is still just FSR 3, but it’s applied via native DLSS support ...

Christin Perry is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets, including WeddingWire, The Knot, Parents and Verywell Family. When she's not working, Christin enjoys reading, ...

This month I've been testing: Microphones and webcams. Remember when you didn't talk to your machine on a regular basis? Nope, me neither. Expensive models do the job well, but there are still some ...

The Steam Deck might have a fancy OS that makes it easy to browse and play Steam games, but it's essentially just a standard handheld PC. That means anyone with enough tech-savvy can modify the device ...

How a CR home editor dealt with material shortages and higher prices as he searched for the best decking material April 2022: Our finished deck, two years in the making. By Paul Hope In early 2020, my ...

Valve’s awesome Steam Deck handheld games console now supports AMD’s Frame Generation and FSR 3.1, enhancing performance in select games. This feature is currently limited to specific titles but shows ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

The little wooden bridge spanning a creek in my front yard is one of the highlights of my property near Leavenworth. The kids love to drop little boats into the water and watch them float away. In the ...