When you're finished in the garden, place your tools in a bucket or bread pan full of sand to keep them clean, dry, and free of rust or other corrosion. The sand will wick away moisture and help keep ...

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 ...

I love grilling because grilling is simple. Food goes over a fire. Fire turns food delicious. Yet there are companies who try very, very hard to make you believe that grilling is not simple. These ...

Find out when and how to clean your garden tools to ensure peak performance for years to come. Garden tools can sustain a lot ...

Rust occurs when the iron in metal tools reacts with oxygen and moisture. The best way to prevent rust issues is to clean tools regularly, oil metal blades, and store tools in a dry location. If rust ...

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of sharpening cutting tools before doing any pruning. But there’s more than just sharpening blades to keep cutting tools in tip-top condition.

You've been hard at work maintaining your yard all year round and while your shrubs and flowers are thriving, your gardening tools have become rusty and worn. Sound familiar? When you see rust on your ...

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 ...