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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brass items being cleaned on wooden table Brass brings a warm, burnished glow to household items, ranging from switch plates and ...

These high-touch surfaces could use a refresh. Door handles get a lot of use, and they’re often left off of weekly chore lists. The hardware is in contact with dirty, germy hands all day, and exterior ...

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Mix ingredients like lemon juice, vinegar or baking soda into a paste to shine brass without harsh chemicals. Use a soft cloth or a gentle brush to rub the paste on the metal; avoid abrasive tools ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.