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The SHOP PROJECTS section is for men and women alike who love to work in their shops. Here you’ll find both easy and challenging projects along with information about a special shop tool or new product.

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shop basics top
shopbasicsOur SHOP BASICS category is made for beginners and those who want to hone their shop skills. 
Practice makes Perfect
Article Title
Practice Makes Perfect...Sometimes
Why a Woodworking Project?
Sticking to it: a guide to glues
tools top
toolsThe TOOLS category will give you in depth information, coming from someone who has used them everyday, about the tools to buy for your shop.
Article Title
The Cordless Drill
How to Use a Jigsaw
My Basic Tool Kit and More!
*The Circular Saw
The Wonderful Router
small projects top
smallprojectsOur SMALL PROJECTS category isn’t about easy versus hard, but truly about building something small versus building something that requires a pretty large shop space.
Article Title
Making a Calendar Frame
Gift Wrapping Station
A Lollipop Tree Centerpiece
Make a Leaning Wine Rack
Shoe Caddy
Electronics Caddy
*Bird Feeding Post
Conversation Blocks
Decorative Table Trays
Dining Table Pedestals
large projects top
largeprojectsThe LARGE PROJECTS category is for those of you with large shops.  You’ll need some space to move around these projects and perhaps some help lifting them as well!
Article Title
Building a Kitchen Island
Easy to Build Platform Bed
Red White and Blue Headboard
*Ladder Platform for Stairs
outdoor projects top
outdoorprojectsOur OUTDOOR PROJECTS category is for those of you who love to add to the exterior of your home.  Here you’ll find everything from outdoor furniture to accessories to functional items for storage!
Article Title
Garden Angel
Potting Bench

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