We’ve all forgotten a tool outside only to come back later and find it dirty and rusty. The good news is you don’t have to throw those tools away and splurge on new ones. There are a few simple ways ...

I’m always looking for the best tools and tricks for keeping my kitchen — and the rest of my home — clean and sparkling with minimal effort. So when I discovered this simple, game-changing cleaning ...

Wood handles on tools can degrade over time, becoming splintery and rough (blisters are bad enough when you’re raking; you ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The old adage "April showers bring May flowers" highlights one of the best aspects of springtime, but there can be downsides to those upcoming ...

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 unsightly, damaging, and weakens the metal it affects, eventually destroying the surface. Knowing how to remove rust from metal is a useful skill that helps restore tools, furniture, and any ...

Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, and climate change. Her work has been published in USA Today, Forbes Food & Wine, Ambrook Research, and the ...