Made from a combination of zinc and copper, brass is an ancient and popular metal found in cookware, jewelry, musical instruments (brass band, anyone?), and home decorative objects. If your house is ...

Brass jewelry, cookware, or home décor requires special care to keep it clean from tarnish and maintain its shine or patina. Brass becomes tarnished when exposed to air and moisture, and over time, ...

There's something about brass hardware that adds the perfect touch of old world charm to any space. It's durable, elegant, ...

Brass typically comes in two different forms: lacquered and unlacquered. While the brass itself is no different, lacquered brass is finished with a protective coating to prevent tarnishing.

What was once considered, well, brassy, is now something to covet and keep. From small moments to large statements, today’s brass is tasteful and elegant — with gorgeous patina to spare. Brass is back ...

"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 ...

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Gone (thankfully!) are the days of having each room of your home feel like it's out of Rooms To Go, where everything matches, and everything is a suit or a set. Instead, most folks today are mixing ...

Brass is back. With the appetite for nickel and chrome at its saturation point, brass is returning to the forefront of the design world. People are rediscovering how beautiful it is. I have amassed a ...

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, ...

It's possible to restore tarnished brass to like-new condition, but you have to keep a couple of things in mind. For starters, you'll want to be careful not to use coarse abrasives or harsh chemicals ...