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 ...

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 ...

WD-40 is often thought of as a must-have inclusion in any toolbox, but can it be used to remove rust safely from your hand tools and power tools?

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 ...

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, ...

"This is so helpful." Gardener shocks social media viewers with simple, inexpensive cleaning hack: 'Look how clean [it] got' ...

Hand tools are an essential part of any DIY project. You may have gone and bought the very best ones you can find on Amazon, and now they've become an integral part of your workshop. But despite how ...

Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, and climate change. Her work has been published in USA Today, Forbes Food & Wine, Ambrook Research, and the ...

As the colder months settle in, your garden tools deserve a little attention before they get tucked away. No one wants to start spring with rusty pruners or cracked handles. A bit of care now means ...

Do your garden tools need a little lovin’ this winter? With their thick wood handles and heavy metal blades, they seem to withstand all types of abuse, but with some care, they can last you a lifetime ...