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 ...

Rust is a natural byproduct of environmental factors interacting with iron. Iron will lose electrons to the air in a process called oxidation, and the resulting molecules will latch onto water at ...

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 ...

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of sharpening cutting tools before doing any pruning. But there’s more than just sharpening blades to keep cutting tools in tip-top condition.

Q: What can you tell me about painting rusty metal? I want a fast and easy method to repaint an assortment of things in my garage and shed. Do you have to remove all the rust before you paint? Are ...

A handful of rusty garden tools are propped up against a wooden wall. - Avolke/Getty Images Water damage is often the result of flash flooding due to rainstorms or an unseen leak coming out the back ...

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.

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 ...