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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There's little worse than a rusty cast-iron pan. But there's a simple, inexpensive way to keep rust from forming on these ...

If you’ve been busy googling ‘how to clean rust off metal furniture’ it's safe to say you're not alone. Rust has a way of sneaking in over the seasons, quietly turning your garden furniture from ...

Caitlin Saks and Arlo Pérez Esquivel team up with fellow NOVA producer Alex Clark to investigate a chemistry problem that has been eating at Alex (or rather, at his classic S13 Nissan Silvia) — rust.

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Rust on a water heater isn't just cosmetic. Subtle stains and discoloration point to deeper issues that could affect performance, safety, and longevity.

It doesn't matter which manufacturer a classic truck originated from. The older it gets, the more likely it's going to have problems associated with rust burrowing holes in the body. Add 50-plus years ...