"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." It's possible to restore tarnished brass to like-new condition, but you have to keep a couple of ...

Cleaning brass does not always require harsh chemicals or specialized products. In fact, all you need are two common kitchen staples to effectively restore the beautiful shine of any brass item you ...

Dear James: My brass kitchen faucet works, but after only two years, the finish is tarnished. How do I install a new one and what types are tarnish-resistant? — Tea S. Dear Tea: Try cleaning the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In terms of popularity, brass is the queen bee of metals when it comes to decorating our homes. It ...

Dear James: I just bought an older house. It has beautiful ornate brass bathroom fixtures, but they are badly tarnished. What is the best method to restore them so that they will not tarnish again? -- ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's something thrilling about spotting a gorgeous brass piece at a thrift store — until you pick it up and realize it's covered in decades ...

If you live in an old house or collect old things, you know that years of use give hardware a lived-in look that can be very elegant. Handles and drawer pulls darken over time, along with vintage ...