Home Decor

Brass vs Stainless Steel Home Décor: Which Lasts Longer?

Both last for decades indoors. Stainless steel resists corrosion most strongly, while brass ages gracefully and can be polished or refinished. Choose by where the piece will live.

How to Clean Brass Candle Holders (Without Damaging the Finish)

Let the wax harden and lift it off, wipe with a slightly damp cloth and mild soap, dry right away, and avoid abrasive cleaners, vinegar, lemon and the dishwasher.

Lacquered vs Unlacquered Brass: How Each One Ages

Lacquered brass has a clear protective coat that slows tarnish and needs less care. Unlacquered brass develops a patina over time and can be polished back to brightness whenever you choose.

Burnished, Polished and Brushed Brass: A Finish Guide

Polished brass is mirror-bright and shows fingerprints, brushed brass has a soft satin grain that hides marks, burnished brass has a deeper mellow tone, and antique brass is darkened in the recesse...