The other day I was lamp-shopping at one of my favorite bargain stores when I spotted a pair of antique-bronze-finished metal-based lamps. A quick flip of the price tag proved they were a score — only ...

Q-I have a table lamp in my living room that has become very wobbly. The lamp base is heavy and stands firmly, but the socket on top of the lamp seems to be working loose. It flops around and tips ...