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 ...

Rust is a common household enemy, rearing its ugly orange-brown head anywhere from the kitchen utensil drawer to the workshop tool chest. Although it poses no health risks on its own, anyone looking ...

"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 ...

Discover the ultimate guide to tool restoration in our captivating workshop session! In this video, we face the challenge of rust removal using Evaporust, targeting a mysterious tool that has seen ...

Rusty tools can be unsightly, inefficient, and prone to breakage. Most tools have components that are made of steel and it's a plain and simple fact that the scourge of corrosion will eventually claim ...

Iron and steel may be some of the strongest materials on earth, but they’re no match for the elements. Ferrous metals start to rust after only a few hours of exposure to air and water. Left unchecked, ...

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 ...

Dear Heloise: I read your column in The (Newark, N.J.) Star-Ledger. I am interested in getting rust off garden tools. I think you can use vinegar. Do you have a solution?-Jacquelin L., Short Hills, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...