You don't have to toss out bolts just because they've developed a layer of rust. In many cases, that old, corroded hardware can be brought back to life with a little patience and the right approach.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. At one point or another, you're bound to encounter a rusted bolt during a household DIY, bringing any progress on your project to a screeching ...

It can be frustrating to dig into your toolbox or storage drawer for a bolt only to find it brown, coated in a layer of rust. Rust forms when iron, whether in the form of steel or cast iron, oxidizes, ...