Q: How can I fix a lamp when the on-off knob has broken off? Also, is there a way to lighten a lampshade that has yellowed on the inside? A: If possible, take the knob from the lamp (or the lamp ...

It seems like we live in a generation where everything is disposable, right? Don’t like your furniture? Throw it away and buy new stuff. In fact, IKEA has developed the world’s largest furniture ...

Q: I have a floor lamp that is at least 50 years old. The last time I turned it on, or at least when I last tried to turn it on, the pull chain broke off. Is this something I can repair myself or ...

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 ...