The Fixers
A Home series on Southern California’s experts of repair and keepers of dying trades.
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From O’Keefe & Merritts to Wedgewoods, David Aikens knows vintage gas stoves. He restores and sells the Midcentury beauties at his store in Inglewood.
Nov. 13, 2010
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Gustavo Perez has worked on Lichtensteins, Warhols, even signed band posters.
Aug. 21, 2010
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Hratch Kozibeyokian applies his skills to the rips and fade spots in treasured rugs.
Feb. 13, 2010
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Shard by shard, Geoff Brookes and his wife and employees carefully restore that treasured vase or statue. If it’s a three-dimensional object, they can probably save it.
Nov. 28, 2009
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The Sunda family and their Orange County Speaker repair business have been making beautiful music together since 1968.
Nov. 7, 2009
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Rosanna Polizzotto specializes in finishes used on jewelry and decorative items. Her world is shiny and jewel-like.
Aug. 29, 2009
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The man behind Vroman’s Silver Shop in Glendora repairs the damage inflicted by time (and bandits).
June 27, 2009
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Bamboo, rush and rattan furniture in need of repair gets a second life at Cane & Basket Supply.
April 11, 2009