Stop Tool Rust in Its Tracks
Here’s something any DIYer should know: Rust is alive. “Once rust forms on a tool, it will keep corroding faster and faster,” says Dr. Ernest Bernarducci, a vice president at WD-40. Yikes! Clearly, the best defense is keeping the stuff off your prized collection of screwdrivers and saw blades in the first place. We hunted down a few handy products that will help keep your tools corrosion-free.
Stick-on cartridge
Attach it to the underside of your toolbox’s lid and press the activator button. A foam core releases a nongreasy, rust-inhibiting vapor that protects your tools for up to three months. About $15 for a pack of 3; No-Rust Shield
Wipes
Before storing your garden shears and clippers, clean them off with these disposable towelettes—they’ll get a coating of a rust-inhibiting chemical that safeguards the metal. About $10 for a pack of 25; Bullfrog
Liner
Like the foam in the stick-on cartridge, this cushiony toolbox or drawer liner gives off an odorless vapor that forms a protective film over the metal, shielding it from moisture damage for up to five years. Added bonus: It keeps your tools from sliding around when they’re stored. About $11 for a 12-by-72-inch roll; zerust