That’s a question we hear on a weekly basis.  There are many things to look at when attempting to determine the age of a piece.  If the furniture doesn’t have an overtly stated date on it (a stamp, shopmark or a signed date) and you ask an appraiser you will normally hear the phrase “circa“. [...]

We have a booth at the 2010 Colorado Fall Home Show – September 10th, 11th and 12th – and we’d love it if you would stop by. The show features more than 250 companies and focuses on home renovation, remodeling, and sustainable living.  Ackerman & Sons will be there to answer any questions you may have [...]

We get many e-mails every day and from time to time our answers bear repeating for everyone to read.  A gentleman recently asked us: “I was wondering if stripper neutralizes glue and if not what does? What is the best way to remove excess glue and what is the best way to break a glued [...]