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Cleaning brass does not always require harsh chemicals or specialized products. In fact, all you need are two common kitchen staples to effectively restore the beautiful shine of any brass item you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...