You bought a beautiful antique lamp but upon closer inspection, you notice there is damage to the sheathing, the plastic cover that protects the wires. (Over time, normal wear and tear causes a ...

Somehow, everything I fix ends up far uglier than it was when I started. But, I thought, what if I start with ugly? I tested the theory by rewiring an old lamp. I first sought counsel from experts.

Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph Lamp repairman and restorator Lester Dixon stands by some of the collection of lamps at Illuminations in Tyler. The store sells antique lamps and also designs, ...