When you finish a multi-thousand piece jigsaw puzzle, do you like to preserve it in some way (i.e. puzzle glue and frame) or do you break it up and put it back in the box? Why?
I have almost finished a two thousand-piece puzzle and a part of me doesn't want to take it back apart after all that work. What would you suggest/have you done in the past?...
How big should a lap blanket be?
I'm weaving a blanket for my grandpa to keep on his lap while he sits in his recliner. Should this blanket only be big enough to cover his lap, or should it be large enough to sleep under if he wanted to?...
Where in Chicago can I take my antique German cuckoo clock for repairs?
I've inherited a cuckoo clock that used to work well, but it wasn't stored well and someone who didn't know what they were doing tried to get it going again. Needless to say, it's broken. The weight chains are caught on something inside, so it doesn't keep time, but miraculously, the bellows still w...
What's the simplest way to identify whether a ceramic sculpture has value or not?
It's almost garage sale season and I always find myself drawn to ceramic pieces of art, especially old-looking antique ones. Someday I might find a rare piece and strike it rich (pipe dream, I know) and I wonder what I should look for when making a purchase. Any antiquers here care to share their se...
What is the best way to assess if a collectible item (ceramic figurine) has potential sale value?
I recently became the owner of a rather large collection of Precious Moments figurines. Is there a best way to find out if any of these well-maintained figurines hold any value to collectors?...
