A person in Big Rapids who makes fine furniture, decorative cornices, etc. is known as a 'Cabinet Maker'. Cabinet makers practice using different woodworking skills to create cabinets, shelving and lots of furniture. Cabinet making skill comprises techniques such as creating suitable joints, dados, bevels, chamfers and shelving systems. Also, cabinet makers in Big Rapids use finishing tools such as routers to create decorative edgings. The ultimate focus of these cabinet makers is the construction of cabinetry. In the 19th century, there was a growing demand in most of the industrialized countries for marvelously made furniture. This ultimately resulted in a growth in the total number of traditional cabinet makers.

Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink?

By:  Lee Ann Rush We’ve discussed the stranglehold that the giant food-processing conglomerates have on our domestic food supply several times, always recommending that people choose wisely by limiting processed foods, buying local (preferably organic) produce in season, and taking a shot at growing their own backyard or container gardens.  One thing we haven’t talked about is drinking water, something that..