Q: I read with great interest and cut out your article on removing caked-on polish from brass pieces (Feb. 19). I have this problem with the 80-year-old numbers on my front doors. A: Very old brass ...

Brass hardware is a popular choice for the types of cabinet hardware used in homes, as it's a timeless style that will continue to look great for a long time after you install it. Brass has been used ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Dear James: The ornate solid brass bathroom fixtures in my old house are tarnished but still work fine. I cannot find identical replacements. How can I restore them? — Reilly K. Dear Reilly: It is not ...