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 ...

Gardeners know the challenge: winter rolls in, and suddenly your trusty tools are at risk of rust and damage. The cold, wet months can be brutal if you don’t take a few steps to protect your gear. A ...

There's nothing worse than reaching for your trusty tool only to find it covered in rust. This, after all, impacts its overall functionality. It's frustrating when you've tried several methods to ...

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 ...

According to Neil Young, "Rust Never Sleeps." As a professional woodworker who has been maintaining tools for over 40 years, I will attest that Mr. Young speaks the truth. Once rust has established ...

You probably only use your gardening tools a few times a year, but when you do, you want them to be sharp, rust-free, and ready to go. This means storing them correctly, whether for months over the ...