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When and where was the first antique shop opened?

Does anyone know and have sources/information on when and where the origins of antique shops began? I'm curious to know if it's of similar date to...

How to create a ‘well curated’ antiques shop

Several years ago, customers began to remark that “your shop is so organized and your displays are so well curated.” Curated — that’s not a phrase you often hear associated

How to Spot Authentic Murano Glass When You're Antiques Shopping

10 Things You Should Never, Ever Pass Up at Antique Shops

New antique shop gives life to old things

The Vineyard family loves giving new life to old things.

Is it common for antique shops to slowly fall apart as the owner(s) age(s)?

Where I live, there is a highway loaded with a wide spectrum of shops. One in particular was just plain too far below standards on several...

Can You Find All The Easter Eggs In The Antique Shop From "Toy Story 4"?

Whether from an antique shop or discount store, toxic lead items are easy to buy

Lead is regularly found in vintage items more than 40 years old, but also in many new, cheaply made dollar-store goods. Children are especially susceptible to lead-poisoning even at low levels.

Tipping Guidelines For Non-Restaurant Services

Tipping etiquette outside of restaurant can feel like a gray area. These guidelines will help.

What's the Difference Between a Restaurant Service Fee and a Tip?

Nowadays, it seems that U.S. consumers are being asked to shell out more in tips and service charges than ever before. But is there a difference between the two?

Sandy Erdman: Thrift shop vs. mall — where do you shop?

Is it strange that I enjoy antique shops and thrift shops more than going to the mall?

Antique Shopping Tips

Tips for Vintage and Antique Shopping

Novelty Grow Mats

Transform your yard or garden into a beautiful flower paradise quickly and easily with a Novelty Grow Mat. Just position the mat where you want it and add water. Flower seeds are evenly distributed throughout the mat

Are novelty contacts safe?

Are novelty homes tough to sell?

One family has a Tardis-style toilet door, but are unusual features a help or a hindrance when it comes to selling a property?

Preventing Attic Mold with Proper Attic Ventilation

Preventing Attic Mold with Proper Attic Ventilation There are many reasons why mold can develop inside the attic, including poor insulation, condensation, lack of proper attic ventilation and moisture seepage. ...

How novelty boosts memory retention

Researchers identified brain cells responsible for boosting memory retention in mice when they have novel experiences. The findings may lead to new ways to improve memory and learning.

Surprise! How novelty can help students learn

When I adopted my two sons from an orphanage in Latvia, I faced the challenge of teaching my young boys to speak and read English. They picked up speaking pretty quickly, but reading and writing pr…