Wine Glass Holder Made with Zebrawood
Zebrawood has very contrasting grains of very light tan and very dark brown lines, making it really stand out from a lot of other wood… Read More »Wine Glass Holder Made with Zebrawood
Rick Simper
Rick Simper has various hobbies, including woodworking, metalworking, composting, and gardening. He is an Architect full time and uses these hobbies to get away from the busy week of Architecture.
Cutting Boards – Getting Started in Making Your Own
Making cutting boards is a newer addition to my many hobbies. To date, I have made nine or ten of them and a few of… Read More »Cutting Boards – Getting Started in Making Your Own
How to Build a Budget-Friendly Pergola
Living in the desert has it’s pros and cons, just like any other place. Our temperatures here in the high desert of Southern California can… Read More »How to Build a Budget-Friendly Pergola
DIY Indoor Plant Stand: Budget-Friendly Project
Introduction Having indoor plants has been around for many years and for good reason. Plants are known to improve the air quality, reduce stress and… Read More »DIY Indoor Plant Stand: Budget-Friendly Project
Getting Started in Blacksmithing: Introduction
What is a Blacksmith? A blacksmith is a person who works with metal, known as a metalsmith, but typically works with iron and other steels.… Read More »Getting Started in Blacksmithing: Introduction
Getting Started in Blacksmithing: Workspace and Safety
Introduction Blacksmithing is a very old trade that lost interest as early as around 1960 where many blacksmiths left the trade to pursue something else… Read More »Getting Started in Blacksmithing: Workspace and Safety
Getting Started in Blacksmithing: Tools & Equipment You Will Need
Introduction So you want to get started in blacksmithing and have been looking into what tools are necessary without spending thousands of dollars. Blacksmithing is… Read More »Getting Started in Blacksmithing: Tools & Equipment You Will Need
What is Mycorrhizae and How Does it Benefit Plants?
Introduction As a gardener, you may have heard the term Mycorrhizae. You may have even purchased some of this stuff for your garden or seed… Read More »What is Mycorrhizae and How Does it Benefit Plants?
A Journey Into Soil Microbes
In January of 2022, we took the plunge and bought a microscope with a digital camera that connects to the computer. It was a purchase… Read More »A Journey Into Soil Microbes
Exploring the Various Uses of Osage Orange Wood
Today I want to talk about this cool wood called Osage Orange (scientific name “Maclura pomifera”). There are some interesting facts about this wood and… Read More »Exploring the Various Uses of Osage Orange Wood