There’s something classically charming about brass. It brings warmth and a vintage vibe to any space. Years ago, I felt honored to inherit one of my grandmother’s old brass doorknobs. It was tarnished ...

Brass brings a warm, burnished glow to household items, ranging from switch plates and door knockers to bathroom fixtures, furniture, and even kitchen utensils. A strong and corrosion-resistant metal, ...

"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 ...

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Some time ago, I was asked how to clean a rifle. There are as many different ways to do this as there are to summon Beelzebub, and there is no single “correct” method. Whatever works, works. Below, ...

If you already own a handgun or a standard rifle, you should already have most everything you need to clean your AR-15. This is assuming that you’re a responsible gun owner who knows to clean your ...

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 ...

Made from a combination of zinc and copper, brass is an ancient and popular metal found in cookware, jewelry, musical instruments (brass band, anyone?), and home decorative objects. If your house is ...