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, ...

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 ...

Brass is commonly found in cookware, jewellery, taps, brass instruments, doorknobs, and home accessories. Tarnished brass can make your home look old, dirty and dingy. How long it takes brass to look ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Most of us have some brass pieces in and around our homes, such as cabinet hardware, door hinges, ...

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 ...

Ever clean brass or silver only to end up with tarnish smeared all over your clothing, furniture or carpet? You’re not the only one! TODAY Home asked cleaning professionals how they handle those ...

As a self-proclaimed history geek, I love spending time in antique shops, thrifting for items that have been around for several decades, even centuries. Some of my favorite items I've found have been ...

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 ...

WHETHER handed down to you or purchased from a local antique shop, brass items can be beautiful additions to any home. Here’s everything you need to know about how to clean brass homewares to keep ...