This Is the Expert-Approved Way to Polish Brass for a Brilliant Shine

The first step in the cleaning process is to check if your piece is fully brass or just brass-plated. The easiest way to figure o ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The Sweat of Tourists Has Covered Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Fresco in a White Film. Now, the ‘Last Judgment’ Is Getting a Much-Needed Cleaning

Patches of calcium lactate have dulled the colors of the famous 16th-century mural, which hasn't been cleaned since 1994.
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Give Any Vase An Aged Pottery Look With This Clever Coffee Grounds Hack

Antique pottery is a unique find, but it often comes with a big price tag. Luckily, you can give any vase or ceramic a genuine, aged look with a simple DIY.

Expert craftsman believes Bidwell Mansion can be restored to original form

If there's one thing Blue Ox Millworks co-owner Eric Hollenbeck believes, it's thatBidwell Mansion can be restored to its ...