11-26-09: HAPPY THANKSGIVING - We have nearly 1,000 unique lamps and chandeliers in our showroom that you will not see anywhere else.

11-3-09: Our lamp outlet has a much expanded offering of lamp shades, tiffany lamps and antique lamps.

5-25-09: Happy Memorial Day ! Thank You Veterans for our freedoms !
Our website now offers the largest selection of lamp shades, lamp glass and antique lamps on the entire web.te now offers the largest selection of lamp shades, lamp glass and antique lamps on the entire web.

1-21-09: RED TAG EVENT - Over 100 items (lamps, home decor accessories, wall art) are marked way below wholesale to make room for new additions. Save big while they last.

11-30-08: We have substantially expanded our offering of fine antique lamps, especially 6 way floor lamps and hurricane, Gone With The Wind Lamps. Two (2) hurricane lamps in particular are the largest and most colorful ones we have ever seen.

10-17-08: END OF SUMMER SALE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: 50 % OFF ALL: Summer, Spring, Patio, Garden, Fountains and Outdoor Items

3-13-08: Hundreds of lamps, stands, pictures, mirrors, chandeliers and other home decor items have been marked BELOW PRODUCTION COST. We have had these items too long and THEY MUST BE SOLD. Hurry while selection is best.

2-10-08: Water fountains, pots, planters, bistro sets, bird houses, feeders, buyout arrived today. Patio time is here.

2-6-08:Tiffany lamp warehouse buyout arrived today - one of the largest Tiffany lamp galleries that you will see anywhere.

1-5-08: Special buyout of over 50 chandeliers and sconces that we are selling for about 1/2 of retail: iron chandeliers, brass chandeliers, acrylic chandeliers, porcelain chandeliers, wall sconce light fixtures, hanging pendants and more.

1-3-08:Clearance! - Take 75 % off all hanging glass pendant lamp fixtures !

1-3-08: Over the last several weeks we have built a wide selection of unique exclusive floor lamps that are available only here. We are proud to offer these "future heirlooms" that we hope will still grace someone's home a hundred years from now.

11-29-07: Our lamp shade selection has expanded to include most all shapes and designs imaginable. We now offer many thousands of different 11-3-07: Box pleat and tole lamp shades, pongee silk lamp shades, discount silk lamp shades, discount chandelier lamp shades are now available

11-1-07: My son, Seth is making a final visit to our furniture store and lighting showroom dealers with his mobile lamp showroom for 2007. All lamps in the mobile showroom are unique new styles not seen before and not available again. Call 704-732-8001 to set up an appointment to place your last wholesale lamp order of the year.in. Call 704-732-8001 to set up an appointment to place your last wholesale lamp order of the year.

10-5-07: Save Clearance going on now. Hundreds of lamps, chandeliers, pendants, occasional furniture and wall decor that we have had too long are incredibly reduced until sold.

10-1-07: A recent special purchase from an art warehouse has been unpacked and is now on display in our showroom. Dozens of large wooden hand painted art panels of birds, flowers, scenes, also blue and white porcelain vases, porcelain trays and lamps are priced around half of retail.

Thanks to my son Zach ! Photo September 2006
I want to acknowledge my son Zach's fine work on our new building. Prior to entering college, he is employed the summer of 2006 by my builder, Houser Masonry. Zach has very many fine quality skills that I had no idea about and of which I am very proud. Our new Lamp & Home Outlet is a tribute to his attitude and his talents. Thanks Zachary ! Your successful attitude will lead you throughout your career. Congratulations on your new career at Motorcycle Mechanics Institute ! Thanks Greg Houser of Houser Masonry for giving Zach an opportunity and for teaching him many new skills.

Building Timeline:
3-25-06: Rough grading and leveling of the property began today.
4-10: Footings for the foundation are being dug and prepared with rebar steel.
4-13: Concrete foundation was poured today !
4-21: Cinder block walls are beginning to appear just above the ground level.
4-25: Gravel is delivered for the concrete slab pouring. Rebar is set in the block walls..
4-29: HOKE SIGNS installed a nice temporary sign: "Coming Soon - Lamp & Home Outlet".
5-1: Glass block for exterior walls was selected.
5-10: The plumber started work today on roughing in the water and sewer lines.
5-29: Memorial day - Thank you veterans ! Concrete floor slab poured today (first 1/2).
5-30: 2 months and over 20 different color sample bottles later, stucco color is selected !
5-31: Concrete floor slab is finished (second 1/2).
6-6: Rear door frames are set.
6-9: The walls are going up.
6-19: The steel roof trusses were set today in preparation for the roofing crew.
6-24: The roof deck foundation is installed.
6-30: The Spanish style facade is being formed.
7-4: Independence day - Thanks troops and veterans for our freedom !
7-20: Interior stud walls are completed and electrical wiring is in progress.
7-24: Rear door concrete entry pad is poured.
7-25: Air conditioning system is in place and roof drainage pipes are installed.
7-26: Glass block window lights are completed. Window frames are in place. Stucco man provided final color samples of color and texture.
7-27: Meeting with Sign Crafters in Greenville, S.C. to finalize the sign plans.
7-31: Stucco company started work today.
8-24: Exterior stucco is 2/3 complete and interior is ready for painting.
8-30: Interior painting is nearly finished.
9-4: Happy Labor day ! Wall and lighting systems are being installed.
9-11: Floor tile installation begins today.
9-18: Entry walkway pavers started today.
9-19: Plumbing lines and fixture installation is being finalized.
9-25: Parking lot grading should be complete within the next few days.
10-2: Moving in has started.
10-23: Accepting orders and repairs - shipping is around 3 weeks due to our move.
10-27: Final inspection was approved today. We open Monday.
October 30, 2006 - WE ARE BACK IN BUSINESS !!!