Over time, as iron, steel, and other ferrous metals are exposed to oxygen and moisture they can undergo oxidation, a chemical reaction that eats away at the metal and rust your tools. Left long enough ...

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 ...

Winter is when good tools quietly go dull and speckle with rust. Humidity swings in garages and sheds do most of the damage, not heavy use. A few small habits now keep edges sharp, wood handles smooth ...