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Author Biography
Linda Hamer Kennett writes "What’s in the Attic?"
After many years of living on the East Coast, Linda Kennett returned to her home state of Indiana and settled in Irvington to raise her two children. With the original intent of staying for 5 years, she is now on her 24th year in her 1902 farm house, with no plans to leave. She began her estate liquidation company "What's in the Attic?' in 1993 and after 5 years of assisting the residents of the eastside with selling their antiques, she took the advice of friends and started her column to share her experiences. From it's beginning with one local paper in 1998, her column is now carried weekly in over a dozen papers in the mid-west, as well as online with Ruby Lane, Auction Trends and eHow.com.
Today her work takes her throughout Central Indiana viewing everything from heirloom sterling silver to primitive farm tools. In addition to her column and her company she lists among her credits a long time membership in the International Society of Appraisers, 2 time recipient of the Southport Antique Mall Award for Excellence and production staff assistant to the Antiques Roadshow.
Linda Hamer Kennett’s Story Archive
Vintage Kitchen Wares — Shop Like It’s 1960
With prices ever rising and quality on a downward slide, many of us are turning to vintage kitchenware as a viable option to the latest offerings from the Pioneer Woman. It’s fun, affordable and in many cases more durable than its modern counterparts. For convenience the area malls are stocked … Read More
In Celebration of Dad
Thinking maybe Dad has enough ties and gifts cards from Lowe’s? This year make his Father’s Day celebration one to remember. This year, think “vintage”! Many men like to carry a pocket knife and owning a Case knife has been an American tradition since 1889. With blades stamped from heat … Read More
One Man’s Trash . . .
On any given Saturday you will find the yards of central Indiana filled with the castoffs of people trying to thin down their excess stuff and pocket a few dollars in the process. While it is rare, there are true treasures hidden among the Tupperware and used clothing, and with … Read More
Pallet Wood — It is free, but is it wise?
I first wrote this column in 2017 but with the continuing popularity of repurposing and the widespread use of pallet wood, I thought we should revisit the topic. Thinking of using pallet wood for your next DYI project? It’s sturdy, it’s versatile and with over 2 billion pallets cast aside … Read More
The Greatest Spectacle in Junkin’: U.S. 40 Yard Sale
If you are an experienced treasure hunter you will already have these dates on your calendar, but should you be new to bargain hunting then listen up, because “The Greatest Spectacle in Junking” is just days away. The 800 mile Historic National Road (US 40) Yard Sale begins at dawn … Read More