Popular Mechanics first cover (11 January 1902) Editor-In-Chief James B. Meigs Categories Automotive, DIY, Science, Technology Frequency Monthly Publisher Bill Congdon First issue 11 January 1902 Company Hearst Communications, Inc. Country

 United States Language English Website www.popularmechanics.com ISSN 0032-4558 Popular Mechanics is an American magazine devoted to science and technology. It was first published January 11, 1902 by H.H. Windsor, and has been owned since the 1950s by the Hearst Corporation. There is also a Latin American edition that has been published for decades and a newly formed South African version available. Popular Mechanics features regular sections on automotive, home, outdoors, science, and technology topics. A recurring column is "Jay Leno's Garage" featuring observations by the famed late-night talk show host and vehicle enthusiast. Chief competitors of Popular Mechanics are Popular Science, Family Handyman and American Woodworker. [edit] See also Popular Science Popular Mechanics for Kids [edit] References [edit] External links Popularmechanics.com Popular Mechanics South African edition Works by Popular Mechanics at Project Gutenberg  This science and technology magazine-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.