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 ...

In this restoration journey, we bring Grandpa’s old tools back to life by tackling years of rust and grime. Watch as we use a variety of methods—from vinegar baths and wire brushes to electrolysis and ...

Electrolysis is one of the safest and most effective ways to clean rust from historic relics. In this guide, we show how Civil War artifacts, tools, and more can be restored step by step.

On our last camping trip of the season, I discovered our one and only camp kitchen knife had patina and was beginning to rust. Once home, I promptly forgot about it, as one does, until I saw this ...

Q: I have a cast-iron skillet that I have been using for a few years. It has brown, rust-colored stains that don’t come off, no matter what I do. I’ve tried kosher salt and a small chain, soap, a ...

Easy tips for cleaning your garden tools. Learn easy tips to clean your gardening tools to stop rust, prevent disease and give them longer life. Tom Butzler from Penn State Extension talks you through ...