Many people may be tempted to discard rusty tools that have gone unused and sat in a garage or shed for a significant period of time. But tools encrusted with rust do not need to be relegated to the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Very rusty hammer restortion. I found this old rusty hammer with a metal detector. I decided to restore a rusty hammer. I ...

Hammers, wrenches and other fully or partially metal hand tools are bound to form rust over time, especially if they’ve seen ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? If you love tools, you’ve probably experienced the odd, magnetic power that old, ...

Spring is officially here and it's time to tackle the new season outside in our yards. But before we get started, you may find your gardening tools (which may have remained unused since last year) ...

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 ...

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.

What to do this week Take your lawnmower to a hardware store or a small-engine repair shop for service. Sharpened blades mean healthier lawns. Within the next six weeks, patch or overseed lawns to ...

As a new gardener, I have made a New Year’s resolution to take better care of my hand tools. Can you please list some specific actions that I can take to be successful with this goal? — Jenn Stewart, ...

Gardeners looking to refresh their outdoor spaces this spring may not need to spend a fortune on cleaning products. This is because a common kitchen ingredient can help remove tarnish and oxidation ...