Finding good home services is no easy feat. Our search began with mothers, friends, teachers – even the patients and staff at our dentists’ offices. Once we managed to compile a list, we researched ...

As a child, Brian Allen idolized Caractacus Potts, Dick Van Dyke’s eccentric inventor in the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. “The fact that he had all this stuff in his house and he would just take ...

Did any of your previous work experience contribute to what you do today? Years ago, when I worked at a high-end lamp store as a salesman here in the East Bay for nearly four years, I watched the ...

Antique oil lamp identification can be a bit tricky, considering there are many reproduction antique lamps on the market. The thing is, a genuine antique oil lamp can sometimes be quite valuable, so ...

Q: I have a large, very heavy Tiffany-style hanging lamp that belonged to my great grandfather. It is more than 100 years old. About 10 years ago, it was severely damaged in shipping. A stained-glass ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Vintage lighting fixtures can be a beautiful way to light up your space, especially if your home décor scheme favors an old-world or fun retro ...

The lamp doctor is now on call. Kate Elkins, a 20-year professional in the lamp industry has launched the Lamp Doktor in Carlisle. Elkins has partnered with Bedford Street Antiques at 44 N. Bedford St ...

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