Family heirlooms are hard to part with, especially if they've been passed down for generations. On the other hand, some heirlooms are difficult to maintain and may be worth letting go — particularly ...

Q. I recently acquired this Singer treadle sewing machine for $70. Does it have any real value? A. According to the serial number you included in your letter, this sewer, in a No. 2 cabinet, dates ...

Treadle sewing machines work as well as electric models, if not better …. without electricity. They’re also inexpensive, $10.00 to $40.00 (I bought mine for $25.00, in good shape). With proper care ...