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Wednesday, June 4, 2003 Finding a bargain in the rough By MARY
BETH BRECKINRIDGE
Everyone dreams of finding some gewgaw on a flea-market table that's priced at a dollar and turns out to be worth enough to retire on. Sure, your chances are slim, but Joe L. Rosson and Helaine Fendelman are trying to improve them. The two antiques authorities have written "Price It Yourself!," a guide intended to teach readers how antiques and collectibles are valued and help them determine which items have worth. It's not a pricing guide, but rather a primer that teaches readers how to evaluate an item and research its value. Much of the book is devoted to practice appraisals. Readers use their newfound knowledge, together with outside references, to evaluate specific examples of furniture, glass, pottery and porcelain, silver and other metals, and miscellaneous goods. "Price It Yourself!" is published by HarperResource and is available in paperback for $19.95.
Women get their tools Barbara Kavovit is making women's tools for women's work. Kavovit, a general contractor from New York City, recently introduced a tool kit designed specifically for women. The lightweight tools have cushioned grips and are ergonomically designed to fit women's hands. The kit comes with the tools needed for common home-maintenance tasks, such as hanging a picture or shelf, replacing a doorknob and repairing a running toilet. It also contains a how-to guide to nine common home repairs. The kit retails for $59.99 and is expected to be available soon at specialty and department stores including J.C. Penney.
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