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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Garden tools can sustain a lot of wear and tear during the growing season, so cleaning and maintaining them is essential if you want your tools to last. While it may be tempting to wait until spring ...

Rusty garden tools aren’t just unsightly; they can be harmful to both your gardening efficiency and your plants' health. The ...

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 ...

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, ...

Properly maintaining your garden tools allows you to work smarter, not harder in the garden. Whether you're dividing plants with a spade or carefully trimming branches with pruning shears, a set of ...

To sharpen at home, secure the tool or blade in a vise, then push a flat file or whetstone in one direction at an angle along ...

Your toolbox is the unsung hero of your DIY equipment, going with you on every project. As such, it can get pretty grimy.

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