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 ...

Although kitchen appliances are first and foremost about functionality, they’re also part of our home decor. (Some might argue the opposite is true, but it doesn’t matter how well your fridge blends ...

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 ...

If you've been grappling with stubborn rust spots on your silverware, rest assured, you're not alone. Frequent trips through the dishwasher can lead to rust-covered cutlery, leaving many wondering how ...

Despite its name, stainless steel can rust. The material is actually an iron alloy made of several metals, including chromium, that forms a chromium-oxide layer on its surface. That layer prevents ...

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 ...

You can typically remove rust from vehicles and tools—unless it's too far gone. Here's how to tell when something is rusted beyond repair. Rusted tools, cars, bolts or even your stainless steel ...

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 ...