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 ...

Properly maintaining your garden tools allows you to work smarter, not harder in the garden. Whether you're dividing plants with a spade or carefully trimming branches with pruning shears, a set of ...

Vinegar’s natural acidity helps loosen rust and dirt from your gardening tools with little to no effort. Regularly cleaning gardening tools prolongs their lifespan and minimizes cross-contamination.

Take batteries out of electric garden tools before storing them for winter. This prevents damage and helps batteries last ...

Whether you inherited them from your parents or grandparents, or got them for a great price at a yard sale or flea market, you may have some rusty tools sitting around your home, basement, or garage ...

Real Estate News Ask the Gardener: How to care for rusty garden tools and get a lemon tree Carol Stocker takes readers' questions and advises what to do in the garden this week. Get more expert advice ...

Clean your rusty tools without a ton of physical effort by using these common household ingredients and kitchen staples to ...

Easy tips for cleaning your garden tools. Learn easy tips to clean your gardening tools to stop rust, prevent disease and give them longer life. Tom Butzler from Penn State Extension talks you through ...

“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 ...

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