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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Outdoor power tools don't tend to stay clean for long. Whether you're mowing your lawn, pruning your trees, trimming your hedges, or blowing ...

Preventing pruning shears and other garden tools from rusting is an essential fall task that helps to ensure their longevity ...

We all know that double-dipping a chip in a shared guacamole bowl is rude. It's also unsanitary because you can transfer your bacteria to the communal bowl of dip. The same thing happens when you clip ...

Whether you’re pruning roses or digging up potatoes, the tools you use in the garden make all the difference. But without proper care, even the best-made spades, shears, and forks can quickly rust, ...

While power tools can be useful for cleaning up messes, sometimes they may need a bit of cleaning themselves. General use, and even just time, can lead to various buildup of debris, let alone regular ...

The Springfield News-Leader in Springfield, Missouri, partners with the Master Gardeners of Green County each week to bring readers a question-and-answer column with some of the expert horticulturists ...

Rust occurs when the iron in metal tools reacts with oxygen and moisture. The best way to prevent rust issues is to clean tools regularly, oil metal blades, and store tools in a dry location. If rust ...

A YouTuber is sharing a simple trick that can save consumers money and reduce metal waste using only inexpensive household items. ChrisFix (@ChrisFix) has demonstrated how to use vinegar and ketchup ...