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AMERICA'S Early Gold Coins

MUSEUM-LIKE TREASURES OFTEN SELL FOR RECORD PRICES

MEET JOEL ISKOWITZ: MASTER COIN DESIGNER

You might not know his name, but you very likely do know his classic coin designs

LIKIN' IKE DOLLARS

The Eisenhower dollar, issued from 1971 through 1978, was a coin of firsts and lasts. It became the first United States dollar coin to be produced in a copper-nickel clad composition and the largest such produced

COINS As an INVESTMENT

A Complete Guide to Coins to Collect That Should Endure

EASY WAYS TO INSTALL A FLOATING SHELF

We tried out several hardware options to see how well they work for creating shelves that appear magically suspended on the wall.

RECLAIMED LUMBER

Trees aren't the only game in town when it comes to lumber sources. Give old wood a second look for your next project.

BLANKET CHEST

This chest holds more than blankets. It also holds your gaze thanks to a lid with curved ends and a figured panel, plus angled ends and subtle, elegant details.

MIDSIZE MULTI-BASE ROUTERS

We put nine combo kits through a workout to see which of these middleweights can deliver their promise of a knockout one-two routing punch.

SHELLAC A CLASSIC FINISH FOR TODAY'S WOODWORKER

Ease of use along with many other advantages make shellac a must-have for any workshop.

GARDEN PERGOLA

A timeless design that adds instant atmosphere, and shade potential, to any landscape

DROP-FRONT DESK

Set up a handy workspace anywhere with this wall-mounted desk. The desktop drops down to create a first-class workstation when you need it, and an elegant wall accent when you don't.

Shop Lighting

Upgrade your shop lighting to help you see what you are working on and to make your shop more inviting.

Limbert Style #357 Bookcase

Traditional construction techniques make this mediumsized bookcase a real gem.

Veneered and Dovetailed Box

A box like this one is the perfect way to polish your hand tool skills and play with new techniques.

Mid-Mod Sideboard

All the flavors of walnut shine in this versatile storage and serving piece.

WHEN A NEW DESIGN MATERIAL FAILS

I love working with milky chalcedony because it is an uncommon lapidary material that has a wonderful internal glow when the project is finished.

MEXICAN LATTICE AGATE

Mexican lattice agate, a stone that has no color hues, can quickly remind you of a snow-covered pine tree, or the feathers of a swan.

Carpinteria STATE BEACH

Visitors Love it Tar and All!

OF CAPTAINS AND KINGS: The Rich History Behind Cape May Diamonds

Trip Advisor has rated America’s oldest seaside resort, Cape May, New Jersey, among the top 25 beaches in the country, and for generations, it has not only charmed visitors with its hospitality and Victorian architecture but drawn beachcombers and rock hunters to the sparkle of the quartz pebbles and beloved keepsakes known as Cape May diamonds.

POTOMAC RIVER BEACH Fossils

Finding Fossil Shark Teeth & Turritella at Purse Beach

Pink Sand BEACHES & BEYOND

Naturally Blushing Beauty

GHOST CRABS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

Rare Fossil Finds Follow Florida Storms

SUPER STAR GEMSTONE DESIGN

The Super Star gemstone design by Andrew Brown is a little misleading upon initial review.

BEACHES: NOT JUST SUN AND SURF

For many of us, the word \"beach\" evokes pleasant images of summers spent enjoying sun, sand and surf. But for geologists this word has a more specific meaning, referring to waterborne accumulations of sand that sometimes host economic concentrations of gemstones and other valuable minerals.

8 Fun MICHIGAN BEACH Finds

Plus Tips for the Great Lakes State Rockhounding

BOLD IMPACT

Use a dark background to put a dramatic spin on bright strip-pieced blocks

Star STUDY

A throw showcases a variation of the Braced Star block, first published in 1922, in reproduction fabrics. A pieced border provides a frame

Buttercup

Soft colors and prairie points combine for a fresh-looking throw modeled on an antique quilt

Daisy PATCH

Strip piecing makes a summer throw come together quickly and easily

Sunflowers

Update your tablescape with an easy-to-make runner composed of pieced foundation squares appliquéd with flower motifs