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 ...

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 ...

Dear Heloise: I buy gum that comes in a small plastic case that resembles an envelope. After a while, I had collected a number of these plastic containers. They were sturdy and could be recycled. With ...

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