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How to care for your Wooden Kitchen Utensils:

2011-10-07T16:09:00.000-07:00

Wooden Spoons, Spatulas, Pastry Pins, Mortar & Pestles,Salad Hands & SpreadersWooden kitchen utensils have been around since man (or woman) first picked up a stick. Although the plastics industry tried to convince people that using wood was unsafe - studies since have proven that fact wrong. Wood spoons have lasted through the ages. Every time we visit any location of historic significance Tom

What's the difference between the terms "vintage," "antique," and "collectible"?

2011-10-05T21:00:00.000-07:00

These terms are often used interchangeably to describe items made in the past. Their usage is somewhat fluid, but each has a distinct meaning. An "antique" is an item made at least 100 years ago. (Objects from ancient cultures are further categorized as "antiquities.") "Vintage" applies to objects that are neither contemporary nor antique, such as a 1950s Edward Wormley sofa or 1960s Vera Neumann

In the Aftermath of Hurricane Irene, Insurance Claims Filing Begins For Homeowners

2011-08-30T06:35:00.001-07:00

The I.I.I. Provides Tips For Facilitating the Claims Settlement Process August 28, 2011 I.I.I. Video: Filing a Homeowners Insurance Claim: Six Steps

Different Types of Leather Used in Furniture

2011-08-30T03:40:00.000-07:00

By Abe Abbas, About.com Guide Florence Sofa - American LeatherPhoto (c) American Leather Leather furniture is made using many different types of leather that are created using different processes. That is what accounts for the different look, feel and quality of leather furniture, and ultimately even how to clean it. Leather comes from many different sources, some obvious such as cattle

Is Bicast Leather Really 100% Leather?

2011-08-30T03:16:00.000-07:00

By Abe Abbas, About.com Guide Question: Is Bicast Leather Really 100% Leather? Answer: In a word, no. Bicast leather is not 100% leather. It is not even leather, but a leather by-product. Bicast leather is made from split leather which is then laminated with a polyethylene top layer. It has been made available thanks to modern technology, which lets leather be split into a number of

Document Restoration with Vacuum Freeze Drying

2011-07-28T16:06:00.000-07:00

Because items such as important and sensitive documents, books, heirlooms and other keepsakes are often of great value, the ability to preserve or restore them should be of utmost concern to insurance providers. In many cases they can mean just as much to the insured as the damage to the structures and premises themselves. In some cases they can mean even more.Thunder Restoration uses

"How to Evaluate Fine Art & Collectible Claims"

2011-07-28T15:44:00.000-07:00

Claims Journal published "How to evaluate fine art and collectible claims" by Denise Johnson -- which includes quotes by Heather Becker, CEO of The Conservation Center, as well as Colin Quinn, Director of Claims for AXA Art Insurance. "Adjusting claims involving damage to fine art and collectibles caused by destructive weather, like floods and

Antiques Dealer Turns 13 Tons of Bakelite into Thriving Business

2011-07-26T19:25:00.000-07:00

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Karen Kronimus has been around the antiques business most of her life. But it was a break she stumbled upon 15 years ago that got her business going full throttle. She had the opportunity to acquire the entire leftover stock of a Bakelite factory that was going out of business. Not really knowing what to do with it but not wanting to miss a chance, she acquired 13 tons

Marketing your Contents Restoration Services

2011-07-26T19:09:00.000-07:00

Success is Motion Sensitive Successful People and Successful Companies don't think about what used to be, they Day Dream about what is NEXT... and are Innovative. They take ACTION and stay ahead of the Curve. Take Action... Call to learn about Agency Success... Your turn-key marketing success tool to increase referrals and make more money. Ask Tish about the Marketing, Viral and Customer

When Disaster Strikes

2010-12-24T16:54:00.000-08:00

When Disaster Strikes Disaster/Insurance Restoration Work Offers Opportunities to Those Who Have What It Takes By Kenneth W. Betz Fire, floods, storms and other misfortunes are inevitable regardless of the economy or current fashion,

2010-12-23T14:39:00.000-08:00

How to Clean Leaking AA Batteries Leakage in Duracell Batteries If you have lots of battery powered devices in your home, it is important that you should know how to clean leaking AA batteries. Sometimes leaving the batteries for too long causes them to leak especially when the device is not in use for a long time. Just like the two AA duracell batteries in our remote control that i

Tips for Worker Safety During Cleanup and Recovery

2010-12-21T12:14:00.000-08:00

Tips for Worker Safety During Cleanup and Recoveryhttp://www.er-emergency.com/?p=355Assuring the safety and security of workers in the aftermath of any disaster requires planning and consideration of several issues. These operations can be very hazardous to workers. Depending on the type of disaster, these salvage cleanup and recovery operations can involve many exposures to workers,

Renters' & Tenants' Rights

2010-12-20T06:17:00.000-08:00

Renters' & Tenants' Rights Refine Your Selection: All Renters' & Tenants' Rights- Renting a House or Apartment - Tenant Rights: Repairs, Privacy & Safety- Being Evicted or Breaking a Lease Renting a House or Apartment Ten Tips for TenantsSigning a Lease or Rental Agreement FAQProtect Your Security

Tips for Homeowners About to Be Renters After a Disaster - Free Legal Information - Nolo

2010-12-20T06:15:00.000-08:00

Tips for Homeowners About to Be Renters After a Disaster - Free Legal Information - NoloHomeowners displaced after a disaster such as a fire, flood, or hurricane may find themselves in the market for a rental. Owning a home is supposed to provide stability, but a major disaster such as an earthquake, fire, or flood can send many homeowners in search of temporary

In the Event of a Fire

2010-10-17T16:55:00.000-07:00

Fire Damage Due to the many types of surfaces that can burn, residue and odors are complex. They can be difficult to remove, becoming trapped as surfaces cool. Although smoke and soot may seem to be identical, experienced professionals recognize the important differences, and appropriate emergency action can help in restoring walls and furnishings. Foresight and experience

2010-10-16T21:15:00.000-07:00

What If This Happened to Your Business? When protecting your business data, you should have at least the following three systems in place: RAID, offsite backup, and disk imaging. RAID RAID stands for "redundant array of inexpensive disk." It is a technology of having multiple hard drives in your server to protect your data and allows your server to continue operating when a hard

Dont Annoy Your Clients

2010-10-07T14:23:00.001-07:00

annoy: (uh-‘noi) verb: to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts The last thing we want to do is annoy them. It’s never our intent. But our intent doesn’t matter. What we do matters. Here are the sales facts…They don’t like it when… we’re pushywe call too muchwe’re "just checking in"we’re unpreparedwe’re disrespectful of their timewe keep calling if they say they’re not

2010-09-27T12:31:00.000-07:00

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Organizing the Day

2010-09-27T12:30:00.000-07:00

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Reproduction Postcards: How to Spot the Copies from the Real McCoy

2010-09-24T17:42:00.001-07:00

by Bonnie Wilpon (09/20/10). This vintage card shows the publisher’s copyright at lower right. Postcards, like many other antiques, can be reproduced, and some repros are very hard to spot. Since

Antique & Collectible Extravaganza

2010-09-24T17:41:00.001-07:00

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The Collector’s Minute: Ellis Maple Dolls

2010-09-24T17:39:00.000-07:00

by Mike Wilcox (09/20/10). Ellis dolls, with heads of steamed and pressure molded maple and bodies of turned maple, used a patented joint system,

What is My Antique Worth? Simplifying Appraisal Values

2010-09-24T17:38:00.001-07:00

by Liz Holderman (09/14/10). Did you know that a single item can have several different appraised values? In fact, when you “Ask a Worthologist” to value an antique or collectible, you will receive three separate values, in addition to some interesting history, background and facts about the item. Why three values? Because professional appraisal

Dirty Old Furniture Finish: Is It ‘Grunge’ or Is It Patina?

2010-09-24T17:35:00.001-07:00

by Fred Taylor (05/26/09). A few years ago I had an elderly lady walk into my antique furniture restoration shop with an unusual request. In a slightly embarrassed manner she told me that she knew this was a professional shop and this was how I made my living, but just this once would I sell her just a little of the “patina” that

Preparing Pets for a Natural Disaster

2010-08-05T16:23:00.000-07:00

Natural disasters come in many shapes and sizes. From hurricanes to tsunamis, earthquakes to severe lightning, these ferocious acts of nature can devastate our lives and the lives of our pets. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina ravaged the nation with one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States. In addition to countless people, thousands of pets were