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How to repair ceramics beautifully with the Japanese art of Kintsugi

Repairing objects with resin and gold can act as a glorious link between generations

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Art & Antiques: Top 10 collectibles for value

My expertise and education allows me to spot valuable objects overlooked by most appraisers. In many homes, I have found $25,000 worth of valuables already overlooked.

30 collectibles that are now worthless

If you're expecting to find a collector's gem among your records, stamps, coins, toys, or books, here's why you should brace for disappointment.

Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal

Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.

Top Four Best Places to Buy and Sell Antiques

If you’re up for the travel and antique shipping, here are four places to start your search for the best place to buy and sell your antiques away from home.

Homewyse Project Guide: Home Interior Restoration

Proven Home Interior Restoration ideas, costs, tips and step-by-step plans - essential information for a successful Home Interior Restoration project.

The Land of Tedium: The Twelve Step Process of Restoration.

Restoring an old house is a process. Which is why a lot of people don’t do it. But we LOVE the process, even when it’s driving us mad. I haven’t posted in a while, not because we …

This botched Spanish sculpture restoration is possibly the worst yet

When life feels a little bleak, another botched restoration comes along to bring us a little joy (and a groan).

Trends in Glassware

Fashion is fickle—I think we can all agree on that. In the last 50 years we’ve witnessed bellbottoms

Salvage your existing surface for many years with our Paver Restoration service.

Salvage your existing surface for many years with our Paver Restoration service, perfect for your home or commercial living space.

Is Colorful Glassware the New Crystal?

Why Wine Glassware Matters

The flavor that hits your taste buds when drinking wine originates from more than just the type of grape. Proper glassware for wine can enhance the vino and experience. Anatomy of a wine glass. Ste...

A Visual Guide to Chemistry Glassware

Glassware in the laboratory comes in a range of different shapes and sizes, and is used for a number of purposes. Don't know your round-bottomed flask from your Florence flask, or your pipettes from your burettes? This graphic has you covered. Below there's also a little detail on the usage of each.<br>Basic Glassware

Is Vintage Glassware Safe to Use?

Is that vintage decanter safe to use? Not entirely.

Should You Chill Your Glassware?

Not so long ago I was hanging out with some industry friends of mine. One pulled a beer from the fridge, a glass from the freezer and combined them both. A conversation then ensued about what was best for chilling glassware and the different situations. We all spend time chilling glasses for cocktails. I had …

A Guide to Smoke Damage Restoration

Smoke is highly acidic and, like the fire that produces it, can be extremely hot. The combination of these factors can cause extensive damage to your home. Fortunately,...

How Bourbon Glassware Impacts Tasting

We evaluate several different styles of bourbon glassware, from the classic Glencairn to the less traditional Tupperware bowl (hey, we've all been there).

How to Clean Your Lab Glassware

Get tips on how to clean lab glassware. Good laboratory technique requires clean glassware, because the most carefully executed piece of work may give an erroneous result if the dirty glassware is used. In all instances, glassware must be physically and chemically clean.

How to Properly Pack Dishes and Glassware