Cody Wellema's hat shop, Wellema Hat Company, was destroyed in the recent California wildfires. Wellema lost irreplaceable tools and equipment, making it uncertain if he can rebuild the business.

Q: Help! I’ve recently come into possession of a 100-year-old felt hat. It belonged to a family member, and I wish to have it repaired. Do you know of a local hat company that can do the job?– ...

J. Lauren Sangster, Portland: A new start with an old hat After a loved one passes away, we sometimes hold off doing certain things. We need to wait until the time is right to figure out exactly ...