I had completely forgotten the memories of being at my Gramma’s house in the summertime and listening to the grandfather clock chiming every hour. It also chimed every half hour and now that I have been reminded of those times the memories have come flooding back. I can still remember as a very young girl just waiting for those chimes to ring. Somehow, I found it to be almost magical. I may have even thought somehow that those chimes were just for me and that somehow they were going to... Read Full Story

If you have been in your own place for even a few years you have undoubtedly discovered that what you thought was really fun in terms of decorating just a year ago may not necessarily be something that you enjoy today. When I first moved into my home, for instance, I was just married and I happily filled our house with those things that we had received as wedding gifts. Mind you, I had registered for this gifts which means that we had picked them out ourselves. But here I am, ten years later... Read Full Story

The popularity of grandfather clocks has never been greater. Interchangeably referred to as tall case, long case or floor clocks, the venerable grandfather clock has been widely produced since the seventeenth century. Building your grandfather clock from a kit is now easier than ever. Variations of the classic grandfather clock include the grandmother clock and the granddaughter clock. Grandmother and granddaughter clocks are generally shorter than the average grandfather clock and feature s... Read Full Story

byAndrei Myers Years ago, weekends were times when you would visit your grandparents. Now, it’s time that you spend with yourself and your own family. But there are times when you can’t help but get the feel of nostalgia every now and then. You miss the feel of your favorite counter stool in your grandma’s kitchen and the smell of apple pie fresh from the oven, which always made your Sunday afternoons. You miss the sound of grandma’s voice when she talks to you about ... Read Full Story

James Wilson  wrote in the Northwich Guardian A CLOCK that was ready for the dump has fetched more than £20,000  at auction Nick Hall, from Frank Marshalls Auctioneers, based in Knutsford, said the company found the clock in the Northwich area when valuing a property. “One of our estate agents was valuing a cottage that a woman had inherited from her boyfriend and she said she was going to ‘skip’ everything in the house so he asked if we could have a look and we went round there,” he said. ... Read Full Story

The vast majority of high-end mechanical grandfather clocks, whether they have cable driven movements or the chain driven movement type, have 8 day movements. This means the movements, when fully wound, will run for eight days. This is true for Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks, Hermle Floor Clocks, the Ridgeway Grandfather Clock Collection, Bulova Grandfather Clocks, and the made-to-order Kieninger Grandfather Clock Collection. One question we are asked with some regularity is whether a gr... Read Full Story

Elle Dixey My love affair with Grandfather clocks began when I was just a small child. My Grandparents lived in an large, old stone house in the Connecticut countryside. The house had a long, winding drive leading up to it so it was somewhat secluded from the rest of the world. The seclusion only added to the sense of anticipation that came over me when I entered the house. My favorite time was to enter just as the clocks started chiming. Clocks, you say? More than one? Well, yes, my Grandp... Read Full Story

Although woodworking is an occupation, it’s also a hobby for lots of people. Woodworkers are often happiest when working with their tools. Depending on what you’re making, there are any number of tools you might require. Some woodworking tools are best for projects of a general nature, and others are required for specialized jobs. They are a compact, useful means of carrying out a woodworking project. Many jobs are easier than in the past thanks to the introduction of motorized ... Read Full Story

Woodworking is an enjoyable and fulfilling hobby. However, it’s a hobby that obviously has more risks involved than something like scrapbooking or collecting stamps. When you’re using power tools and even manual woodworking tools, you need to stay aware so that you don’t become injured. Skipping some basic safety precautions isn’t worth losing a finger, or some other kind of injury. The following woodworking tips will help you stay safe while enjoying your hobby. Mos... Read Full Story

Woodworking Shop Safety from woodzone.com 10 Safety Tips to Post in Your Shop 1 Think Before You Cut – The most powerful tool in your shop is your brain, use it. Thinking your cuts and movements through before acting can help save both fingers and scrapwood. 2 Keep a Clean Shop – A cluttered shop is an accident waiting to happen. Keeping your shop clean will help protect you, and your tools, from tripping hazards. 3 Avoid Distractions – Pay attention to your actions. Looking up to watch the ... Read Full Story