Lighting Resources & Repair Guides
Ten practical guides on lamp care, safety and restoration, written from bench experience.
How to Tell When a Lamp Needs Rewiring
Warning signs that a lamp's wiring has reached the end of its service life.
Read guide →Lamp Cord Types Explained: SPT-1, SPT-2 and Cloth Covered
What the cord markings mean and which cord suits which fixture.
Read guide →Choosing the Right Lampshade Size and Shape
A practical measuring method for harp height, fitter type and proportion.
Read guide →Cleaning Antique Brass Without Destroying Patina
Conservative cleaning techniques that protect value.
Read guide →Crystal Chandelier Cleaning and Care Schedule
How often to clean, what solution to use and what never to do.
Read guide →LED vs Incandescent in Vintage Fixtures
Heat, dimming, colour temperature and when to keep filament bulbs.
Read guide →Home Lamp Safety Checklist
A ten-minute inspection you can run on every lamp in the house.
Read guide →Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting Guide
Buzzing, flicker and limited range: causes and fixes.
Read guide →Protecting Lighting From Coastal Corrosion
Why Gulf Coast humidity and salt shorten fixture life, and what helps.
Read guide →Repair or Replace? Making the Call on an Old Lamp
How value, availability of parts and safety factor into the decision.
Read guide →Ready to bring your lamp back to life?
Free estimates by phone or photo. Most repairs finished within three to five working days.