Copper is beautiful in any state of use, but copper in its shining, polished form is something truly special. It can double as decor in many spaces, or add texture galore to a simple table setting. If ...

There's something magical about cooking with copper pots and pans. Maybe it's the shine, the way they hold heat, or last for ages. But there's one major downside to copper: its tendency to tarnish.

Bleach is a common, inexpensive household product but corrodes metal and is not recommended for pruning and cutting tools.