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 ...

While we might try our hardest to always keep our tools clean and dry, they may still battle rust. When your prevention methods fail, common wisdom might be to toss out the damaged tools—and sometimes ...

An old, rusty object can look picturesque, but you don't actually want rust taking over the objects you use and rely on every day, including fences, tools, locks, fixtures, and so forth. The war ...

Steel wool is a great tool for helping remove surface rust on metal. Available in various grades from fine to super fine, ...

"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 ...

Rust removal has been my specialty (out of necessity) ever since I moved to Michigan in 2013. My normal method for getting rust off my cars is simply to lightly blow on their chassis or to drive over ...

Properly maintaining your garden tools allows you to work smarter, not harder in the garden. Whether you're dividing plants ...

CLEANING fans have discovered a surprising hack to remove stubborn rust from a BBQ. As we roll into the summer, it is time to give your old grill a good scrub and bring it back to life. Brits across ...

Has it been a while since your last home improvement project? If your do-it-yourself skills are a little rusty, chances are your tools are too. Without regular use, metal tools are prone to problems.

Tools get rusty. It's one of the things they do best. But they don't have to stay rusty. The DIY experts at Stack Exchange offer a few solutions to keep your tools gleaming clean. While I don't use ...