Typically, the best thing you can do to a newly acquired wooden antique is to have any structural issues fixed up by an expert and then let it be in all its weathered, storied glory. But in other ...
To be a restorer of antique furniture, it's helpful to be a bit nostalgic - for the 18th century. Be nostalgic enough to use materials and methods that were commonplace when the furniture was built, ...
There are particular pitfalls to avoid if you’re restoring a piece.
At first glance, this antique lighter looked completely worn out, covered in rust and years of neglect. Most people would have seen nothing more than a broken object with no real value left. But ...
Heirloom repair and restoration has emerged as the latest boom pandemic trend, as Aussies seek to rediscover the emotional value of their often neglected family keepsakes. Homemakers are rediscovering ...
Step-by-step restoration of a vintage paraffin blow torch. Learn how to clean, repair, and restore this classic tool to ...
FOX CROSSING – A longtime Fox Cities business is moving across town later this year. Harp Gallery Antiques & Vintage Furniture at 2495 Northern Road in Fox Crossing plans to move to a new showroom and ...
Mumford Restoration of Raleigh, NC, will hold its second annual Antique Craftsman Showcase, celebrating the craftspeople who preserve North Carolina history, national treasures, and cherished family ...