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The Home Depot's Build It Zone

What’s that hammering noise? It’s the sound of more than 1,200 kids and their parents piecing together and decorating their very own toy sailboats courtesy of The Home Depot!

For the first time, Home Depot is bringing their popular Kids Workshop to the Kids Expo. Designed for children ages 5-12, these workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

Throughout the weekend, more than 1,200 little handymen and women along with their parents will learn how to build their own sailboats. The Home Depot professionals will guide them through their projects using pre-fabricated kits that are both educational and practical.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin. Sessions are being held all day on Saturday and Sunday. Just stop by The Home Depot Zone to pick up your sailboat kit and start building!

To learn more about Home Depot’s Kids Workshops, visit www.homedepotclinics.com.

Fun Facts

• Since 1997, 12 million projects have been built at Kids Workshops
• Nearly 600,000 birdhouses have been constructed at Kids Workshops
• 75 children per store attend a Kids Workshop on average while many stores have 200 kids attend regularly