A rusty wrench lies next to an identical shining, clean wrench - CoreRock/Shutterstock Even the most fastidious among us sometimes neglect our home and garden tools. Whether it's the hastily set down ...

There is nothing charming about rust. It does not add character, it does not tell a story, and it definitely does not help a shovel glide through soil or a pair of pruners slice cleanly through stems.

Rust is unsightly, damaging, and weakens the metal it affects, eventually destroying the surface. Knowing how to remove rust from metal is a useful skill that helps restore tools, furniture, and any ...