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Week of November 17th

Amazing Space, an Oak Park vintage furniture shop, has discounted all lamps by 40 percent through November 4. 1105 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, 708-383-3333.

Design Within Reach is hosting a furniture exhibition of pieces built from salvaged ash lumber by local craftspersons. "Rising From Ashes: Furniture from Lost Trees," a traveling exhibition, will be on display at DWR Tree Studios from November 7 to 21. An opening reception will be held November 13 (rsvp to tree@dwr.com). 10 E. Ohio St., 312-280-4677.

Luminaire is having a sale throughout the month of November, featuring 10 to 50 percent off all accessories. 301 W. Superior St., 312-664-9582.

K-Haus is knocking 20 percent off all merchandise for the entire month of November. 255B Parkway Dr., Lincolnshire, 847-279-1800. 

Peggy Swartchild, co-owner of Material Possessions, will design an artful Thanksgiving table for display throughout November to show customers how creative accents can liven your holiday décor. 954 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, 847-446-8840; 704 N. Wabash Ave., 312-280-4885.

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More Events Can Be Found Here

Should we get these windows fixed or replace them with modern ones?  Q. Our 1920s bungalow has its original wooden sash windows that work with ropes, pulleys, and weights. The windows have been heavily painted; plus, some ropes are broken and the windows must be... Patricia Shulman
Powder Coating for Metal Cabinets? Q. We like the vintage metal cabinets in our summer-home kitchen but the finish is pretty banged up. Would powder coating be a good solution? Patricia Schulman
Refinish Your Old Bathtub? Q. I love my old, extra-long bathtub but the surface is wearing away around the drain and the cast-iron is showing through. In fact, the whole thing looks kind of dull. Can I get it refinished? Patricia Schulman

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