Q: What can you tell me about painting rusty metal? I want a fast and easy method to repaint an assortment of things in my garage and shed. Do you have to remove all the rust before you paint? Are ...

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Watch an old rusty camping stove come back to life through careful cleaning, repair, and restoration techniques. #Restoration ...

Dear James: Our metal patio chairs and table have rusted badly, but still appear reasonably sound. What is the best way to remove the rust and to repaint them? — Elle S. Dear Elle: Any painted metal ...

We’ve all probably come across hunks of junk that used to be tools, long-neglected and chemically welded into a useless mass of solid rust. Such items are available for a pittance at the local flea ...

If you love searching for treasures with a metal detector, you should know how to clean your finds properly. We break down the different methods and tools used in cleaning found metal, like an ...

Watch a forgotten vintage apple peeler come back to life through careful cleaning, repair, and restoration. A satisfying ...

Unfortunately, the stock tank was worse for wear and required a bit of elbow grease to get it to the state I would call acceptable. Naturally, like any tank that's sat for some time in an empty state, ...

Many people may be tempted to discard rusty tools that have gone unused and sat in a garage or shed for a significant period of time. But tools encrusted with rust do not need to be relegated to the ...

NOLA copper lantern fixtures; why toilets overflow; restoring rusty outdoor furniture. Heath Eastman visits New Orleans to see how a lighting manufacturer handcrafts copper gas and electric lanterns, ...