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 ...

It's bound to happen every now and again: A bit of rust forms on your gardening tools or takes over on your favorite baking sheet. Or you find a gorgeous bar cart at the flea market, but it has rust ...

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

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 ...

Rust is one of the biggest problems that vehicle owners face as their machines get older. Removing rust is costly and complicated, especially if the parts that need to have it removed are difficult to ...

Although kitchen appliances are first and foremost about functionality, they’re also part of our home decor. (Some might argue the opposite is true, but it doesn’t matter how well your fridge blends ...

This nearly 50-year-old two-wheeled hand truck was neglected and left outdoors for quite a few years. With less than two hours of work, it looked brand new. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: ...

Q. I have a plowing company. Last winter while plowing, I left rust streaks on two properties. Though they are not very noticeable, they are noticeable. Do you have any ideas or solutions to removing ...

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

If your garden furniture has been sitting unused on your patio over the winter, chances are you've been left with some unsightly (and not to mention pretty stubborn) rust stains. While there are many ...