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 ...

A rusty bolt can stop a DIY home repair dead in its tracks. Before you rush to fix it with whatever tool you have, here's ...

Even the most fastidious among us sometimes neglect our home and garden tools. Whether it's the hastily set down trowel that lies forgotten all winter, or the plumber's wrench that never got that ...

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 ...

Handling your home's next DIY or repair project will be kind of a bummer if your tools are looking a little lackluster. Letting rusty and greasy tools accumulate in your box will eventually compromise ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Our guide for buying used tools is a handy way to save some money while filling out your tool chest. But, what it doesn't cover is how to refurbish your tools once you've got them home. We can thank ...

If you love searching for treasures with a metal detector, you should know how to clean your finds properly. We break down the different methods and tools used in cleaning found metal, like an ...

"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 ...