Leather items are often quite expensive. From purses and shoes to leather furniture or car seats, choosing leather over synthetic fabrics can add a few extra dollars to your bill. So, it’s no surprise ...

Q: I have an office chair with bonded leather stitched together. Mechanically, the chair is good shape and could last years. But the leather is worn on the headrest and arms, which are attached by ...

After a long winter of rock salt, dirt, ice, and snow, it's finally time to give your trusty boots a rest. But before you bury them in the back of your closet, you should be sure they're ready the ...

Shoe repair is a skill that will always be in style. Because when your can’t-live-without sole wears thin, you need help! And the go-to place in Traverse City to get it fixed is at Gauthier’s Shoes ...

Q. We have an English-style leather sofa that we have used and enjoyed for 15 years. The leather, a mottled brown and black, now appears dry and dull. Is it possible to give it some shine? I’d like to ...