We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you don't already have WD-40 in your garage, you're probably missing out. While there are plenty of things you shouldn't be doing with ...

Sixty years ago, in a small building on Napa Street near Morena Boulevard, three scientists experimented with a rust-prevention solvent to protect the outer skin of the Atlas Missile. They failed 39 ...

WD-40 is the king of versatility. Speaking in the broadest terms, it is a lubricant, but that covers a lot of ground. It is useful as a cleaner, insect repellent, and its rust-preventing power makes ...

Rust attacks steel — household and garden tools, vehicles, boats … the list is endless. When applied regularly, rust prevention sprays do a great job of stopping the problem before it gets started, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. WD-40 was developed in the late 1950s by the Rocket Chemical Company as a rust preventative for the aerospace industry. The letters W and D ...

Who would have guessed that a product developed to prevent rust and displace water for the aerospace industry in 1953 would go on to be one of the most relied-upon products for outdoor enthusiasts?