Practical Projects for the Handy Man: More than 700 Projects for the Do-It-Yourselfer

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Editors of Popular Mechanics Press David Stiles

Practical Projects for the Handy Man

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ISBN: 9781493094516

More than 700 Projects for the Do-It-Yourselfer

Editors of Popular Mechanics Press, David Stiles

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The Lyons Press
21 April 2026

Home & house maintenance

“Nostalgic and timeless, convenient and functional. You name it—or need it—and it can be found in this seemingly all-inclusive ‘how-to’ tome of more than seven hundred projects.” —David Stiles, from the Introduction

Practical Projects for the Handy Man, Third Edition, is the perfect book for any model maven, do-it-yourselfer, or just plain grown-up kid. Originally published in 1913 by the editors of Popular Mechanics Press, this gigantic collection of activities and improvements for home, garden, transportation, recreation, and more can keep a pair of hands busy for a lifetime. Written at a time when precision and craftsmanship were as important as the final product, this book gives clear, step-by-step instructions and offers detailed illustrations for nearly every job. Practical Projects for the Handy Man, Third Edition, is as satisfying and reliable a guide for the modern builder as it was at the turn of the century.

Some of the hundreds of fun and fascinating projects from which to choose include:

• Porch swing chair

• Toboggan sled

• Mission library table

• Homemade still

• Electric clock

• Aquarium

• Wooden paddleboat

• Treehouse

• Grape arbor

• Leatherwork

• Ornamental ironwork

• Bird house

• Telescope

• and much more

By: Editors of Popular Mechanics Press
Introduction by: David Stiles
Imprint: The Lyons Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd Edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 827g
ISBN: 9781493094516
ISBN 10: 1493094513
Pages: 478
Publication Date: 21 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Stiles is an industrial designer and has written twenty books on do-it-yourself building projects, including The Lyons Press’s How to Build Treehouses, Huts and Forts. His playground designs have won awards from the New York City planning commission.