Building swings or picnic tables can be a profitable small business. These items are often sold by street vendors, which keeps overheads low. There are many different projects that an individual can complete. One of which is building a canoe. A canoe is a type of water transportation propelled by oars. The individual building the canoe must cut several strips of wood. A canoe requires approximately 68 strips. Each strip must be carefully glued together to form a watertight seal. After the canoe is assembled, the individual must construct the seats and oars. If creating the seat from scratch, the individual must weave the seat. Paddles can be cut from any type of wood you want. After building the canoe the boat must be smoothed. Many people use a belt sander to complete this long, exhausting and arduous task. Fiberglass is applied to the entire craft and allowed to dry. It takes approximately 80 hours of work to complete a striped canoe. After completing all these steps the individual will have a unique work of art. Building a canoe is a very rewarding task. Many other smaller projects can be just as rewarding. Many people create birdhouses and other smaller items used to beautify the environment. Many people who choose to implement their woodworking skills choose projects that revolve around their interests. For example, an artist may choose to build their own