We’ve all forgotten a tool outside only to come back later and find it dirty and rusty. The good news is you don’t have to throw those tools away and splurge on new ones. There are a few simple ways ...

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 ...

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 ...

"This is so helpful." Gardener shocked by how effective 1-ingredient hack is at removing rust from tools: 'Look how clean this thing got' first appeared on The Cool Down.

“The best investment is in the tools of one’s own trade,” Benjamin Franklin said. I would take that one step further and say that taking care of one’s tools is insurance on your investment. Everything ...

Surprisingly, a dehumidifier can help prevent rusty tools, but proper placement and maintenance steps are key to making this ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

As a new gardener, I have made a New Year’s resolution to take better care of my hand tools. Can you please list some specific actions that I can take to be successful with this goal? — Jenn Stewart, ...

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.

Find out when and how to clean your garden tools to ensure peak performance for years to come. Garden tools can sustain a lot of wear and tear during the growing season, so cleaning and maintaining ...