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[@gatataz333]

I live in Puerto Rico and had a crash course in oil lamps when Hurricane Maria left us without power for 7 months. They are very useful and definitely good to have around the house. Thank you, Tessie for another nice video! God bless you all!

[@poloniarosacarrasquillo1496]

Muy Buenos Días 😊 Feliz Miércoles 😀 Ya que estas en Puerto Rico espero usted y su familia estén bien 😀 Que pases un día feliz,que Dios te bendiga.🍭

[@gatataz333]

@@poloniarosacarrasquillo1496 Buenos dias corazon! Muchisimas gracias y que Dios te bendiga y te acompañe siempre!

[@christinegreen3974]

I've used oil lamps at night for many years, but just started lighting one in the morning - so peaceful. I never thought to add essential oils! I also read that you get more light from them if they are in front of a white wall, or better yet, placed in a corner at a safe distance. The light reflects. Putting them in front of a mirror helps too - that's why some old-fashioned candle holders have a metal or mirrored background. Thanks for a great video!

[@michelecraig9658]

Or in front of a mirror.

[@lorifulcher3223]

Good to know,thank you.

[@kmom452]

Great idead

[@dovie2blue]

Be careful with oils if you have a cat or dog or bird. It can kill them.

[@elliebella3378]

So beautiful and cozy. I know I wouldn't be without mine😍

[@Mystorm2021]

Well I must be crazy I got six oil lamps, wood stove, 2k off grid solar 😂

[@imaddiio5379]

So your also a medieval dude, hm I thought I was the only one 😂

[@girlinthesouth850]

You're definitely not crazy. Stay safe.

[@cuddlesxyz]

Your not alone after 2020 i got a woodstove too 😂

[@oldmcdanelsfarm592]

I love my oil lamps. So handy when we have a power outage.

[@Tommy-gj9kn]

Love it , simplicity at its best!!!💚😀

[@everydayhandwriting]

I'm nostalgic by nature, and I just love the warmth and mood an oil lamp gives. It makes me want to read by its light and write letters or thoughts on paper. Great job on this video.

[@HomesteadTessie]

I totally agree!

[@RippingJack76]

I love that mason jar oil lamp.

[@ashleyr711]

They sell a kit you can buy on lehmans ☺

[@sunshinemysticmoon6142]

Love the idea of going back and using oil lamps again!

[@clairewyndham1971]

Tess, I have 4 oil lamps.. love them..have you ever noticed that when using the oil lamps, it's practically impossible to be stressed or upset. Nice perk, huh?

[@henryottis295]

Claire, there is nothing like candlelight or light from an oil lamp. In these stressful times we need that to decompress.

[@wandahershey9227]

Great video. I love oil lamps. Thanks for the essential oil tip. I will try that. Have a blessed day Tessie!

[@retiredammo4617]

You’re such a breath of fresh air! God bless you!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much for Brightening my day!

[@ashleybosvik3031]

I collect oil lamps, have about 10 of them. Just love them

[@smwilliams83]

My mom collected oil lamps throughout the years. When she passed away I got the majority of her collection. We have added more every time I go to antique shops. We love them...we’ve used them my whole life during storms. Glad I stumbled across your video...in Texas and currently making it through the snow storms and power outages. I forgot how comforting these are!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Prayers for everyone in your area !! Sarah so many are impacted !

[@stephaniewilson222]

My husband and I have quite a few oil lamps and even two big bottles of lamp oil and a bunch of wicks but we’ve never really used them , just displayed them in our home ! I do like knowing that We have them for emergencies. I’ve never had to use them as candles have always been enough but after watching your video I’m very interested in using them on occasion because it looks very warm and inviting. I’m very intrigued also by the oil that heats the house and I’m gonna look for some of that. I can’t wait to show my husband this video he loves oil lamps and he’ll find this very interesting! Thank you Tessie for another really fun and very informative video!🙂💗

[@caterina4151]

My husband collects oil lamps. They make the home look and feel cozy

[@marcp1180]

I never thought about essential oils before, good tip. By the way, I've been using kero lamps, alladins and lanterns since before you were born, not that I'm old (lol), but of all the videos I've watched off and on you are the only one I have seen that properly trimmed wicks! Everyone else just cuts them straight which doesn't allow for as high/efficient of a flame. Good job, new subscriber here.

[@gloriaterry333]

We’re having rolling planned outages as a preventive measure here in California. The last time our electricity was out for 15 hours! So I do need them.

[@Myraisins1]

It's like you're in my head. I was thinking of this just today as my electricity bill was so high. My grandmother used oil lamps. Thanks for the tips. Especially about the fragrant oils. Never thought of that.

[@DebjaniChatterjee-jp4ye]

Tessie.... I truly cannot describe in words how much joyous I felt after stumbling upon your video..... All this while I used to nurture this "illusion" that I am the odd one who loves the soothing... blissful glow of a flickering flame🔥🔥🔥🔥 .....Than the disturbing unpleasant light of bulbs and LED s.....My mum calls me an old soul and during winter nights I light a beautiful vintage oil lamp in my room and drift into a state of blissful sleep....And during the warmer months I watch videos about the beauty of old school lighting...That annihilates my stress... There is nothing more blissful to light an oil lamp and glance at it.... Striving to forget the stress of this chaotic world..... You are such an amazing human being and I truly adore your beautiful cozy blissful home..... I gladly subscribed.... Much love from India....🇮🇳

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much !!

[@DebjaniChatterjee-jp4ye]

@@HomesteadTessie Much love 💖💖💖💖....

[@robinbirdj743]

@@HomesteadTessie Your Video was super helpful! Great explanations. I had no idea where to begin but have 5 oil lamps and a 1905 house. Excited to begin.

[@Billswillstill]

When you pour out of a gallon container always pour it out by tipping the container to one side or the other to avoid "Glugging" spillage, pouring it straight out the front will create a spillage, more so when the containers full.

[@HomesteadTessie]

WOW, What a Great Idea!! Thank you !!

[@karen4you]

This was a good refresher course for me. I wish this klean was sold in my town, it's twice as much on Amazon.

[@JayP-kd5rc]

Google Klean Heat and you may be able to find it some other place online where it is cheaper. That's how I find lots of things at better prices.

[@karen4you]

@@JayP-kd5rc I did but Menards the cheapest yet all said $159 shipping for even one container! So Amazon winner at double the cost.

[@poloniarosacarrasquillo1496]

Walmart has it right now.

[@owen4248]

Good Morning karen4you, I'm going to get an oil lamp soon check around on line Walmart now has them too I've been told:) Have a wonderful day :)

[@karen4you]

@@owen4248 yes new ones still for sale! Good for you! Have fun!

[@hollymorefield6216]

Tessie, now I know why my oil lamps smoked last time I used them. Thank you, sweet sister.

[@cindyhamlin5556]

I love oil lamps they remind of the 1800's. I use them a lot in the winter. Love you tessie

[@fredderf3152]

I collect a few antiques. My oil lamps (including my Aladdins) are the most interesting because they are functioning antiques. In an emergency, this “interesting antique” will become very important!

[@wystearya4347]

I have been thinking about picking up a few oil lamps from a local thrift shop, but I didn't know how to use them properly. After watching your video, I will buy some! Thank you for sharing this. A lot of old knowledge is being lost, even simple things like oil lamps. My Mom used to have some, but I think she has thrown them out! (I am so sad about it!) But I am trying to learn old ways and enjoying it, it often saves money! Thank you again!

[@carolbabb7875]

So pretty and peaceful. I would love to see your lamps in front of a window while it's snowing out. Great safety and care tips too! We got a toatal of about 15" of snow with 2 storms. The snow covered trees are beautiful.

[@marciabaxley1959]

Thanks for the education on lamps I have a set of two use them when power goes out

[@gypsiemomm]

😲 WOW look at all the beautiful hair!!! 🥰 Perfect video for me rn. I'm still unpacking from my move half way across the U.S. & came across my oil lamps which I haven't used in decades. It was too unsafe while bringing up my large family. Now most are grown so time to find some klean heat oil! Thank you for the valuable info on how to maintain them as well as blowing them out. I know it seems like it should be simple to everyone but when I haven't used them for so long I forgot.

[@beewalsh1603]

Interesting oil lamps.

[@rockoyouthman]

Great presentation and explanation. You're a natural! Thanks!!

[@victoriamelendez4383]

I just got 2 oil lamps name Crisa is a beautiful lamp for my bedroom. It will help me save $$ on electricity

[@cathyvincent3510]

I love oil lamps! They are very calming. I would like to add a safety tip although you supplied many. After you wash and dry the rag you used to clean the lamps it should be stored in a tin or glass jar with a metal lid to prevent spontaneous combustion. I know it doesn't happen often but it can. My dad taught me that all oily rags or cloth should be stored that way. I have a friend that had rags they didn't store in a tin and it did spontaneously combust. They were fortunate, because they were there at the time so there was no problem, but it could burn a persons house down easily. So get a cute tin or jar to keep it in.

[@rocco1alex]

My husband used to work in a restaurant in the kitchen. One day, I washed his clothes in the washing machine and then put them in the dryer and they started smoking in the dryer, almost set the house on fire.

[@cathyvincent3510]

Rocco Alex I am so glad it didn't burn the house down. Glad you caught it. Best to be careful with oily fabric.

[@amierikke6225]

I have 2 oil lamps in the basement storage that were my folks. I remember having them when I was little, but I don’t remember them in use! I’m going to pull them out and try them! This was very informative! When I was school age, I always wanted to be a pioneer. I live in Nebraska, and have pioneer ancestors so maybe that’s why, and Laura Engels Wilder had a big influence on me. I actually washed my clothes by hand in the sink, and hung them outside a few times in grade school to see what it was like. Thank you, Tessie! I still yearn to live simply and I love your videos.

[@shawnclark7326]

I'm glad I found this video, Tessie. This is a great lesson and I appreciate it! We bought a few oil lamps for "emergency" but never used them or put them together. So now I won't be overwhelmed trying to figure it out. I love the ambience glow it shows in your videos. I may just get mine out here soon and light them up. Thanks again!

[@imra316]

Good morning Tessie! Those lamps are so pretty! I’ve been burning oil lamps since I was a little girl! Grandma showed me how to take care of them! They are so peaceful to use! Have a beautiful day!.. Ra

[@AR-dm7ze]

Your instructions brought back memories from my childhood. Hopefully one day I can have oil lamps too. Great teacher! Great video!

[@owen4248]

Good evening A R my friend:) I'm looking to get an oil lamp myself some day:) how are you my friend:) Have a blessed night my friend:) Good to see you:)

[@AR-dm7ze]

@@owen4248 hello. I am trying to recover from the bronchitis but it doesn't want to let go. Weak and shaky too. Sleeping alot. You are very kind to ask. Thank you. God bless you. Love and hugs my friend.

[@owen4248]

@@AR-dm7ze Healing prayers my friend:)

[@AR-dm7ze]

@@owen4248 thank you

[@suzannemanley1309]

I lived in a beautiful Victorian home on the outskirts of Boston . We used oil lamps for decoration and had some that hung off the walk-in an iron holder. They did smell so funny I may try them again with Klean heat And Essential oils. Woo hoo I now live at the coast so that’s for your tips Lights out here not unusual with wind gusts .

[@patschomann7338]

Thanks for such an informative video Tessie! I love the cosiness of oil lamps. I have a few and it was great to hear how to care and maintain them. Glad to hear about the Clean Heat lamp oil available at Home Depot too!

[@eileenlester3313]

Ver cool Tessie sis. We have 2 but Mom's afraid to use them. I put colored water in them to display. TFS 💜

[@owen4248]

Eileen Lester my mom doesn't like to burn candles yet alone oil lamps. I would get one but for display only:)

[@eileenlester3313]

@@owen4248 My Mom doesn't like to burn candles either. LOL

[@Lockecole81]

Well they're friggin awesome, that's enough reason right there. I got an old coleman mantle lamp, my mom has that belonged to her mom, up and running. That started me down the rabbit hole. Now I've got a few flat wick ones, but something about the old metal center draft lamps spoke to me. Got a number of those and they definitely warm a room.

[@kathycortez232]

I love oil lamps and they really give off good light and you r right about it giving off heat tyfs prayers and hugs

[@kalanime]

I always use my oil lamps ♥️ I agree about everything you said! I began using them long ago, because (don’t laugh), I always felt I was born in the wrong time period. I have a pioneer heart. So I started using them kind of to take me back on time. Now, I use them for the gentle glow and I actually love the way they smell. 😊 I live near Amish areas. There’s a shop that the Amish sell the most beautiful lamps. They sell big ones as well. Very beautiful. That’s how Amish light their homes, so I find them all over the place. Loved this Tessie ♥️

[@charispowell7361]

I think I was born in the wrong time too!! Lol I know I should just be thankful for modern conveniences... But I wish for long ago as well! ..... Had to be very strong then!

[@ruthgoddard6539]

The old folkscused to put bits of flannel and some salt in the coal oil lamps to keep them from exploding.I did homework by mine as a small child. Like i said ky. Is the last to get new things hee hee. Like electricity.in our icestorm hit our area a fewcyears ago we used them and heated with a karosene heater. Even heated coffee and soup on it.so glad you are showing people how to do this. Very important

[@dee398]

I stopped using candles because of the soot, on my walls. After soo much painting, I bought a oil lamp. No soot, and my house is so warm and cozy. Didn’t know about putting essential oils. Definitely will do that. As always, I’m learning from you, every day. Love you sweetie❤️🙏🏻. Lv Dee

[@richardschmidt2430]

Hi Tessie! My hubby thought I was nuts in the beginning when I started using the oil lamps around the house, NOW...he LOVES THEM!

[@angelabiggs6951]

Ihave no oil lamps but now i want them!

[@donnab8010]

Thank you, Tessie, for sharing this video. I'm going to purchase some oil lamps. I had a peaceful and calm feeling come over me just watching your lamps glow. I have been blessed by finding your channel. God bless you.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Donna I am trying to create peaceful videos for people like me who wants some quiet in their life :)

[@JayP-kd5rc]

@@HomesteadTessie You do a great job of just that Tessie. Thank you.

[@debbiesittard7979]

Oh Tessie, I, too, love oil lamps!! Yours here in the video is beautiful! I love to sit by the lamp at night especially on a cold winter night.

[@patriciaribaric3409]

Thank you for showing what the gallon of Kleen Heat looks like. This was a very calm peaceful video. I enjoyed spending time watching. I think my favorite lamp of yours is the one that looks like candlewicking on the base.

[@owen4248]

Good evening Patricia Ribaric this was so calming and peaceful love oil lamps and some day I may get one:) Have a blessed evening and night my friend :)

[@lissarx2459]

Thank you, that was very helpful.

[@owen4248]

First :)

[@HomesteadTessie]

wow your fast !!!

[@tammyisenblatter9138]

Wow!!! 1st place Owen 🙌!

[@patriciaribaric3409]

Good evening Owen. It's a comfort to see you here at Tessie's place. It's not so peaceful at my house. I could never have an oil lamp burning when I am not in the room. My 7 year old grandson does dangerous things at times; I need to always be on guard. I hope all is well at your house. I have a tooth problem that I hope a new dentist I'm seeing tomorrow will alleviate. I hate to go, but it hurts a lot. I sometimes wish I had false teeth, so I would never have to go again.

[@owen4248]

@@patriciaribaric3409 Good evening it's always good to see you here too:) Well with your 7 year old that would be an issue. No real issues here only my mom doesnt like me burning candles in the house so an oil lamp would be out:) I've been so busy here had a bathroom leak and the plumbers were here all morning then I had to clean up after:) Sorry your tooth is hurting you hope the new dentist can fix it for you:) Have a blessed night and I'll keep yo in prayer for tomorrow:)

[@owen4248]

@shortsubjectman You got that right :)

[@abbyechevarria5322]

Hi Tessie! I’m trying to watch some of your videos from a year ago when I have time I try to watch more than one, I really enjoy your videos God bless❤️😊👍🙏

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thanks so much

[@bettyandrews3136]

It makes me think of my great-grandmother she was a wonderful lady city of the old-fashioned way she read her Bible Vine or lamp and her big stone fireplace that I remember her whale outside in her backyard where do you would get wonderful cool water it tasted soap cure her feather mattress when you jumped into bed it would cradle you people forget all these wonderful things I'm so glad they're touched gently in my heart my wonderful great grandmother she's an angel now and she's happy

[@mstanley97]

Thank you so much for this video! Adding oil lamps to my prepper supplies, but now I think I might use one of them just for enjoyment! Had no idea you can add essential oils!

[@gaybarnes2787]

Love my oil lamps I remember my parents using them when I was a kid

[@meighenhelmick3697]

We have a few oil lamps. Here in Michigan we get harsh winters that knock our power out,so they have been a life saver. My grandma had a beautiful collection of them on top of all her kitchen cabinents. They remind me of her so much. We get ours at thrift stores and yard sales. Love them! :)

[@shaunabeebeefrontyardgarde4574]

Ice storms a few years ago left me without power for 2weeks & these would have come in very handy!

[@gerigowers8318]

Bummer, I have my two Granddaughters and a crazy young Brittany that can fly through the air, so looks like I'll have to stick with flameless candles for now. Guess I'll just have to enjoy the glow of your videos. I happen to like the smell of kerosene.

[@chachab9239]

Geri Gowers mom knows best...

[@beverlybalius9303]

Geri Gowers you could light them up on your Stovetop.

[@deborahcrutchfield5022]

Thank you so much for this video, I have bought one oil lamp and going to buy more. My husband and I were talking is it kinda funny back in the day people loved the new modern conveniences and now in 2019 , people are going back to oil lamps, wood stoves for cooking and heating . Planting gardens , hanging clothes on the like . Because the old was cheaper just get up and do it. Everything is so expensive now . Have a great day . And I ordered the Klean heat .

[@jaxxmariecambridge5212]

I'm buying my first one today!!!!!

[@michelledee9304]

This was very helpful. I have a couple of oil lamps and use them when the power is out. I see now that I wasn't setting them up in the best way. Thank you.

[@laurenpiantino8312]

Thank you very, very much for pointing me to the link. Over christmas, with so much to do, I missed some of your videos, and will need to catch up on them. :)

[@darklyresplendentone]

Thank you for this great tutorial...! I can't wait to get myself an oil lamp.

[@timkearns3779]

This video makes me want to find my oil lamp. You are very helpful! 😀

[@HomesteadTessie]

thank you !!

[@chrisssmallengines7163]

Hi Tessi , I heard that burning varsol or mineral spirits in these lamps gives you more light it burns brighter than kerosene . you can buy low odder .

[@naturewoman1274]

Thanks for this informative video God bless from Australia xxx

[@terririccardi2194]

I love my oil lamp. There is just a peaceful warm glow. I use them more now just because I live by myself but when the grandkids come they get put away. Safety first. Keep smiling sweetie xoxo

[@christalleescholes1000]

Love these lamps, I need to buy a few more, great video, thank you for all you do Tessie 🙏🙏❤️❤️God bless

[@marcelhetu3325]

Thanks for answering my questions Tessie, your a charm! Your Canadian girlfriend

[@zurreality]

A very informative Video, thank you so much :D!

[@HomesteadTessie]

My pleasure!

[@kristiethompson3144]

Tessie thank you for the hint on adding essential oils I didn’t know that. Going to try

[@owen4248]

Good evening Kristie Thompson, Have a blessed evening and night:)

[@muellermetal]

I didn't know that either. What a great idea, better than artificial fragrance which I heard is toxic. 😨😱😵

[@ChrisWootenNorthCarolina]

Kristie Thompson don’t add essential oils if you have inside pets though. My friends dog suddenly got very ill and vet could not figure out what was wrong. After many trips to specialists, they figured out it was from long exposure to breathing essential oils in the home. The dog ended up dying because he had severe internal damage. She was devastated knowing her oils caused his death. She was only putting these oils in her steamy bath water. The problem her dog loved to sit at the bathroom door to be with her as she soaked in the tub.

[@kristiethompson3144]

Chris Wooten thank you I won’t

[@SherryEllesson]

@@muellermetal Mindy, what Tessie added was not a reall essential oil. She misspoke. There is not essence of any plant called "Sugar Cookie." That's an artificial fragrance oil.

[@Iv1309]

I don't think oil lamps are safe in my home (cats) but I am looking this video for some research for a story I'm writing. This has been so helpful! 😄

[@HomesteadTessie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michelecraig9658]

Great video, Tessie. I learned something about trimming my wicks. One of our lamps has a broken mechanism. You are inspiring me to clean and trim the lamps.

[@michelecraig9658]

Do you fix your broken lamp mechanisms or just buy a new one?

[@HomesteadTessie]

I never had one broken I had some get stuck and then spray wd 40 on them I would buy new ones they can be found cheap online

[@alanandjanetpohl4043]

Thank you so much for this, Tessie. I love the beauty and peacefulness of oil lamps. My husband (the engineer...sigh...) is skeptical because he says they use up oxygen in the air and give out carbon dioxide. What can I tell him? Help!

[@michelecraig9658]

I feel you, Janet, but for those of 8s who live in old mobile homes with leaky windows, probably not an issue.

[@hopeking3588]

If lights go out.i have lots of batteries for a flash light.id love a oil lamp but cant cause of my cat

[@hopeking3588]

This was educational thou

[@LandonsGamingProductions]

Janet Pohl I believe the brand Klean heat is a type of refined kerosene and it safe to burn indoors and doesn’t produce carbon monoxide. I would double check on that but if my memory is right it’s safe to use indoors

[@alanandjanetpohl4043]

@@LandonsGamingProductions Thanks so much! I'm going to get some.

[@beckyshook3526]

I have quite a few of those very ones you have our town had elec go out one nite and I set several together on the table as we still had homework going on when Kids were little plus they would get scared but using the oil lamps made it an event.....we would have cars go around to see what side of town was out but the whole town was we had people slow down in front of our house wondering why we had lights on ha too funny I just mentioned I have two canning jar lamps like you showed I told them the kit is at lehmans to covert the canning jar to lamp of course if you live by an Amish community the hardware store there will carry them too

[@poloniarosacarrasquillo1496]

Thank you ❤ God bless you 💞

[@beckybinyon8212]

Hi Tessie. I’m new to your channel. Just love ❤️ it and you are adorable! I loved this oil lamp tutorial! I’m gonna do this! This will be so wonderful to have to make the long cold Wisconsin winters a bit more bearable! 💕💕💕

[@poloniarosacarrasquillo1496]

Welcome! 💟 God bless you 💞

[@vboholife]

I love this, Thank you,

[@nancyplants757]

I remember using these as a kid when the power would go out. They are a bit scary to me, but I use candles all the time and they're probably just as much of a fire hazard.

[@rakesfunnyfarm]

I have not burnt candles in years. I only use candle warmer for them.

[@purplesage2621]

I've been in two fires in my life, and thank God I survived them both. As much as I love the peaceful glow of candles and oil lamps, I could never use them. I have flame less candles now and I really enjoy them.

[@sincerelystaceykaren]

So cute! I can’t wait to thrift me some oil lamps! 😍😊

[@stitchinghaven6276]

good job Tessie! love the music too!

[@CassieDavis613]

This will be my New Year's resolution: oil lamps

[@ritaking8827]

Thank you so much!

[@mjb7414]

Love these, so beautiful! I used traditional oil in mine and it smelled awful. Now I know what oil to use that's order less. Thanks for the how to. Also your laundry soap recipe works great!

[@HomesteadTessie]

You are so welcome!

[@thomastherriault6199]

Our family used coal oil lamps and naptha gas lamps unitl 1974, that's when we moved to town. We didn't call it 'off grid' back then, to us it was the bush. There were many fires and people died from a lack of respect for fire or knowledge about flammable substances. I can still recall the sound of the glow from those Coleman gas lamps.

[@janeself9827]

Very informative.

[@owen4248]

Good evening Jane Self, Have a blessed evening and night my friend:)

[@janeself9827]

Owen Hope your day was pleasant. Thank you for good wishes ☘️☘️☘️

[@teresaroman3348]

I, too, love oil lamps. I love their look so much that I have an electric lamp that looks like a white oil lamp. It sits on my desk and I do use it instead of the over head light. I do have many oil lamps, wicks, candles, and wax for when the power goes out or is just too expensive to use. This tutorial was very helpful to me. Merry Christmas, Tessie and friends.

[@JulieDobbins.76]

I grew up with oil lamps. We lived out in the country and had power outages often, and still do. I keep oil lamps ready to go all the time. My children know to be very careful around them. I can't use kerosene in them because it causes headaches and asthma flareups for me. I went to order some fuel to refill my lamps about a month ago and couldn't find any for less then $20/gallon!😲I couldn't believe it! I hope the price comes back down a little before I run out. I still have at least one of my grandmother's lamps. It's nice to think of my mother and her bothers and sisters gathered around that lamp in the evenings with their school books while my grandmother sat in the corner sewing or reading her Bible to them.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Tessie, What a great video!! We always used oil lamps when I lived back East. They were wonderful during blackouts and snowstorms to light and warm our homes. They illuminated our rooms beautifully and were safer than candles. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful info. Hope you are doing well! Love and God bless, Mary❤️😘❤️

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you Mary and a big congratulations on your channel !

[@lilianagialiv9937]

How nice!! What if I got blue glass lamp??

[@SwtIslandGurl808]

🌺👋 Aloha Beautiful sister 🙂 Thanks for explaining in detail about oil lamps. I get nervous the dogs will knock them over 🤔 Q: If I run out of wicks and can't buy them in the stores .. what can I substitute them with instead? I'll start using mines soon 👍🏻Hugs and blessings 🌺

[@hollyhagy8604]

I have 2 oil lamps but had them just for emergencies. Now I will start lighting them at night and in the mornings, great idea!!! Thank you. So peaceful and satisfying!

[@donnaayres8458]

Oh my goodness, thank you for sharing this video and about the Klean Heat oil. I once collected oil lamps and only held on to one. I will find it tomorrow and use it. They are beautiful and also add love to a home!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Replacement parts & accessories for most lamps can be found online or in Lehman's Hardware in Ohio.

[@susanilogan1743]

Thank Yu!!😁

[@TamaraBoudreau]

Great video sweety 💕 I was wondering if you had a video on your hair care? You have beautiful thick hair 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

[@HomesteadTessie]

thank you ! No I don't ! maybe I should :) I use nothing fancy !!

[@zanesutherland406]

Hi Tessie, you inspired me to give oil lamps a try! While me and my grandma and I were cleaning her antique collection above her kitchen cabinets, she gave me one of her mom’s old oil lamps ( my great grandma’s), and it looks exactly like the one in the first part of your video only the top globe is just a plain one. I bought Klean Heat at Home Depot today, just tried it out, and the lamp works awesome! Can’t believe how bright they actually are, especially if the light bounces off mirrors like in the bathroom. Gonna try to find a smaller one for my camper and a few more for my future home!

[@HomesteadTessie]

I am so glad you did this ! and it is so peaceful too !!!

[@tunnelrabbit4293]

This is hard to find information, and it is valuable to myself as I have kerosene lamps and lots of fuel stored a its my primary back up lighting. I believe it is the most reliable form of lighting. How long do the wicks last?

[@willowgrove631]

Great video Tessie - the look of these lamps in your home is very calm and soothing ... perfect for a winters day! x

[@JB-pd4ni]

Good info, thanks!

[@caroled3924]

Great video Tessie. Thank you I always wonder how to use them So easy n cheap ! Thanks tell us where we can get them. Love you. You are amazing ! ❤️🤗🙏