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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, ...

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

Q: I hope you can help me. I have original brass handles on our dresser. But now they have become tarnished and discoloured, very dark. Is there any way in which to return them to the original brass ...

Indian households' Kansa and Peetal utensils tarnish due to grease and dirt. Restore shine with simple techniques like lemon juice paste, vinegar-salt solution, tomato ketchup, and lemon-salt scrub.

Q. About five years ago I remodeled my bathroom and put polished brass faucets in the shower and on the sinks. Now they look tarnished. What can I do? A. With this type of faucet, after the brass is ...

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 ...

I bought a nice Baldwin brass handset three years ago for my double front doors from Simons Hardware in Midtown. They are now looking a little shabby, i.e. getting spotted and tarnished. The warrantee ...

It's possible to restore tarnished brass to like-new condition, but you have to keep a couple of things in mind. For starters, you'll want to be careful not to use coarse abrasives or harsh chemicals ...