How to Care for a Stained Glass Skylight

Blenman inn skylites

Decorative skylights are some of the most beautiful applications of the stained glass art. Lit from above either by natural or artificial light, they illuminate your room in your chosen decorative style by day and night. But they are vulnerable to expensive damage by lack of maintenance and accidents. Be sure to follow this maintenance checklist. Clean with very great care – dust or wipe with a damp cloth Contact a professional if you notice sagging or bowing Do not drop a lightbulb or other object down onto the glass Remember that a broken skylight is likely to be expensive … Read more

How to repair a broken marble slab

Cracked marble slab

Marble is a popular rock that has been used since Roman times for sculpture, building, and furniture. In the Victorian era, Carrara marble was commonly used for tabletops and unfortunately is often broken by careless moving companies. A cracked marble slab, with sentimental value, can easily be repaired by the handy homeowner: What is Marble? Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the transformation of limestones under high pressures and temperatures. Typical marble is formed by interlocking coarse crystals of calcite (CaCO3) or dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2. The characteristic gray swirls are caused by mineral impurities such as iron oxide, clay, or … Read more

Are broken antiques worth fixing? Find out from the experts!

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Most antiques and collectibles, especially those handed down through multiple generations, have minor or even major defects – or as they say on the Antiques Roadshow “condition issues”. The important question is – are they worth fixing? The crucial factor in the decision to fix or not to fix is the degree of personal attachment that you have for the broken object. An extreme degree of remorse is caused when you break a family heirloom – especially if it was a gift or was handed down by a loved one. The best way to assuage this guilt and remorse is … Read more

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