You say your car has some light surface rust and you’d like to remove it? You’ve come to the right place. The Drive’s crack How-To department is here to help get that corrosion dealt with and your car ...

An old, rusty object can look picturesque, but you don't actually want rust taking over the objects you use and rely on every day, including fences, tools, locks, fixtures, and so forth. The war ...

Have you ever moved a piece of furniture only to discover a mystery orange-red rust stain on the carpet? Or maybe your favorite shirt suddenly has a new rust stain on it after a recent wash. No matter ...

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 ...

Cleaning rust, using penetrating oil, and adding patience help loosen bolts safely without stripping or damaging the hardware. Using the right tools, slow pressure, and controlled heat reduces ...

Lloyd Alter is Design Editor for Treehugger and teaches Sustainable Design at Ryerson University in Toronto. My 2000 Subaru is full of holes. Like so many other cars in Canada and the northern United ...

No matter what method you use, for best results always clean the rusty item first. This is my go-to. It’s easy and cheap because I always have baking soda on hand. Wet the sponge with warm water. Pour ...

Tools get rusty. It's one of the things they do best. But they don't have to stay rusty. The DIY experts at Stack Exchange offer a few solutions to keep your tools gleaming clean. While I don't use ...

If there’s one subject that shows up in my inbox more often than any other, it has to be rust. Ugly, orange-ish stains on tubs, showers, toilets, washing machines, sinks and even stainless steel. One ...

It happens. Pots and pans get rusty. But don’t throw them out quite yet! Learn how to get your rusty cookware looking like new with just a few items you probably have on hand: a potato and baking soda ...