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 ...

Simple cast iron rust fixes you can do at home.

Your rusty skillet can shine again. If your cast-iron pan has rust spots and has seen better days, don’t get rid of it. It may look beyond repair, but there are a few easy ways to remove the rust and ...

A rusty bolt can stop a DIY home repair dead in its tracks. Before you rush to fix it with whatever tool you have, here's ...

Rust, often considered the cancer of the automotive world, is the enemy of anyone who loves cars, trucks, or any items mainly constructed of steel or iron. Rusting or oxidation is defined as a ...

It's bound to happen every now and again: A bit of rust forms on your gardening tools or takes over on your favorite baking sheet. Or you find a gorgeous bar cart at the flea market, but it has rust ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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 ...

Do you remember asking the classic question in high school chemistry class, “When will I ever use this?” I admit that I was one who posed this question loud enough that I was rewarded with an ...