We’ve all forgotten a tool outside only to come back later and find it dirty and rusty. The good news is you don’t have to throw those tools away and splurge on new ones. There are a few simple ways ...

Garden tools can sustain a lot of wear and tear during the growing season, so cleaning and maintaining them is essential if you want your tools to last. While it may be tempting to wait until spring ...

Vinegar’s natural acidity helps loosen rust and dirt from your gardening tools with little to no effort. Regularly cleaning gardening tools prolongs their lifespan and minimizes cross-contamination.

Try to keep tools off the ground and out of direct sunlight since this helps prevent wear on the handles. If you have to keep ...

Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, and climate change. Her work has been published in USA Today, Forbes Food & Wine, Ambrook Research, and the ...