Restoration of an old rusty flask from the First World War. I found this old rusty military flask on a WW1 battlefield. The ...

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 ...

When you work with old metal it's important to consider how fragile it becomes with time, so it's not that easy to restore ...

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 ...

Rust is a common household enemy, rearing its ugly orange-brown head anywhere from the kitchen utensil drawer to the workshop tool chest. Although it poses no health risks on its own, anyone looking ...

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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, ...

Working on a rusty car sucks for a lot of reasons. You’re often battling with crusty parts that, in severe cases, break away in your hands and leave you with more work than you anticipated. The worst ...