Somebody wrote:

Can you recommend a good shop vac for an at-home puttering type not a
pro............price a consideration too!

SFWIW, I buy the small $40 unit when it goes on sale for $30.

Get about a 12-18 months out of one since I really abuse it sweeping up
fiberglass dust as well as working outside.

Works for me, YMMV.

Lew