There is nothing charming about rust. It does not add character, it does not tell a story, and it definitely does not help a shovel glide through soil or a pair of pruners slice cleanly through stems.

Contractors swear by these rust-removal tricks for saving old tools.

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Once you get started with your tool collection, it can get addicting to upgrade to the latest models or for different job sites. For forgetful ...