Q: I inherited a chest from a neighbor when he moved, and I would like to restore it. It doesn’t have to look like new, but just a bit nicer. What is the best l can do? A: You’ve inherited a ...

One stomach-sinking morning last week, I went into my garage to find my 200-year-old, hand-painted, Hungarian chest blooming with green mold. I was ill.

Dear Helaine and Joe: This is the first time I think I have bought something I think is an antique. I bought a cedar chest made by The Roos Mfg. Co. at a thrift store in Minneapolis for $100. I am … ...

The Bermuda cedar chest, from circa 1700, will be sold via silent auction and can be viewed at Orange Bay Company. Bids can be submitted by e-mail to delight@orangebaycompany.com until May 15.