Nothing ruins a proud decor moment faster than sneaky hard water stains on wood furniture. Those white rings from a forgotten water glass can make even a gorgeous dresser look like it's seen better ...

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Stainless steel pots, pans, and silverware are highly coveted because of their durability; when properly maintained, kitchenware made of this metal alloy can last a lifetime and beyond. But the ...

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A patio chair starts to splinter at the arms, the table looks tired and grey, and one summer thunderstorm can undo months of care. Outdoor wood is beautiful — and brutally exposed. The quiet trick ...

If you have wood furniture sealed with an oil-based varnish or aged polyurethane, you might notice that over time, the surface starts to take on an orange or amber tone. This is the result of oxygen ...

Outdoor garden tools, kitchen knives, and other metal objects are all susceptible to corrosion, especially if they are exposed to the elements. Learning how to remove rust can help them work better, ...

Wood floors can handle a lot, from foot traffic to moving furniture, but water stains are a different story. They have a way of dulling the finish and pulling attention from the beauty of the wood.

My colleague and NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin and I write a lot about cleaning. We’ve covered the best way to clean hardwood floors, eco-friendly cleaning products, how to clean pillows (yes, you can ...

I am refinishing my table. It had stains on it and I used oxalic acid three times. Then, I neutralized and sanded. I put the pre-wood conditioner on it, and this stain pulled up.