horror stories

A distress call

December 8, 2020

Reader Theo had a copper emergency.

March 13, 2020

I have some updates on this situation.

July 1, 2019

Regrets, I’ve had a few.

May 9, 2019

Once again, folks, please don’t try this at home.

April 8, 2019

I had a bad experience with a retinning job, but I learned from it and I can help you avoid

January 7, 2019

Yes, you heard me: I’ve smeared, and I will smear again.

December 4, 2018

Copper over years of use builds surface character; overly aggressive restoration can remove it.

December 2, 2018

When you buy copper online, you are relying on the seller to pack it safely so it arrives undamaged. I