Over time, as iron, steel, and other ferrous metals are exposed to oxygen and moisture they can undergo oxidation, a chemical reaction that eats away at the metal and rust your tools. Left long enough ...

Whether you inherited them from your parents or grandparents, or got them for a great price at a yard sale or flea market, you may have some rusty tools sitting around your home, basement, or garage ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Luckily, a spot of rust is not a death sentence for your metal gear. Rust removers use a simple chemical ...

If you've been grappling with stubborn rust spots on your silverware, rest assured, you're not alone. Frequent trips through the dishwasher can lead to rust-covered cutlery, leaving many wondering how ...

If you’ve got rust on hard surfaces, then you need to be talking dirty with the Queen of Clean because I’m going to show you some easy ways to remove it and the first one, you’re not going to bleed.

For more stubborn rust or scale, mechanical methods may be necessary. Brass wire brushes, scrapers, or even rotary tools with ...

Garden tools can sustain a lot of wear and tear during the growing season, so cleaning and maintaining them is essential if you want your tools to last. While it may be tempting to wait until spring ...

When I lived in the country, my late husband and gardening pal, Hank, filled a huge pole barn full of antique tools he’d collected and the equipment needed to refurbish them, so I had all the stuff I ...