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MEANWHILE, CRUISING THE EARTH NEXUS... Welcome to GroovyTrip.com

Thanks for visiting the web gallery and archive of Ray Bangs, freelance writer and guidebook author, travel photographer, and web design specialist, based in Phoenix, Arizona.


GROOVY IDEAS, ARTWORK, EARTH-FRIENDLY LIVING, CREATIVE HOME & GARDEN PROJECTS

Comfy Adirondack Chairs, Perfect for Sipping Cool Beverages

building wooden chairs

Every year, millions of wood pallets are produced and used to ship items all over the world. These wood pallets are often recycled or reused, but for the thrifty DIY'er, these pallets are an amazing source of cheap wood for fun projects.
> SWEET SUNSET CHAIRS

The Art of Compost - Turning Dirt into Dollars and Crap into Cash

how to build a workbench and get free tools

Compost is key to building soil for organic farming. Making compost simply requires mixing moist organic matter (leaves, yard clippings, coffee grinds, manure, food scraps, etc) and waiting for it to break down into humus, aka "black gold".
> COMPOST HAPPENS

Tips & Tricks to Building a Quality Workbench with FREE Tools

building wooden chairs

People frequently remark on the quality and looks of my homemade workbench, and comment on all the great tools I have in my workshop. Several years ago, I figured out a creative way to acquire these tools, then built the workbench with them.
> TOOLS ON THE CHEAP CHEAP

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