Everybody knows a successful paint job is all about proper surface preparation. And that’s particularly important when you’re dealing with some rusty, wrought iron handrails like we have here. First ...

Q. What is the best way to prepare and paint a rusted wrought-iron railing? A. I was looking at my own rusted wrought iron just the other day when I was pointing brick steps, and this is what I will ...

Q: A Haitian wrought-iron sculpture has been hanging on our back porch for a few years and, alas, has suffered the consequences of the weather. Once black, it is covered with rust. The countless sharp ...

Q: I have a cast-iron skillet that I have been using for a few years. It has brown, rust-colored stains that don’t come off, no matter what I do. I’ve tried kosher salt and a small chain, soap, a ...

To clean a cast iron skillet, scrub the pan while it's still warm with a sponge or stiff brush. After washing your skillet, dry it immediately with a towel or on the stove. Never soak or put cast iron ...