Rust is a common household enemy, rearing its ugly orange-brown head anywhere from the kitchen utensil drawer to the workshop tool chest. Although it poses no health risks on its own, anyone looking ...

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 ...

Q.Painting some rusty steel is on my to-do list. Does anti-rust paint really work? I haven't had much luck in the past. Any tips you can share would be greatly appreciated. A. I’ve got lots of ...

Dear James: Our metal patio chairs and table have rusted badly, but still appear reasonably sound. What is the best way to remove the rust and to repaint them? — Elle S. Dear Elle: Any painted metal ...

Rusted metal is often beyond fixing and can only be thrown away and replaced. But there are several ways you can tackle this problem and try to fix it. When it comes to cleaning rust there are a ...

Rust is unsightly, damaging, and weakens the metal it affects, eventually destroying the surface. Knowing how to remove rust from metal is a useful skill that helps restore tools, furniture, and any ...

Q: Painting some rusty steel is on my to-do list. Does anti-rust paint really work? I haven’t had much luck with it. Any tips would be appreciated. A: I have lots of experience painting rusty steel ...

From creaky brass door hinges to antique silver, you can rehabilitate the metal in your home with some cheap tools and simple techniques. Steel, brass, silver and aluminum tools, looking as good as ...

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