Brass jewelry, cookware, or home décor requires special care to keep it clean from tarnish and maintain its shine or patina. Brass becomes tarnished when exposed to air and moisture, and over time, ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Thanks to its durability and rich color, brass—an alloy of copper and zinc—has been used for centuries to make everything from kitchenware and hardware, to household objects and decor. But brass also ...

There's something about brass hardware that adds the perfect touch of old world charm to any space. It's durable, elegant, ...

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? -- ...