Close-up shot of a set of knives hung on a wall - Thomas Barwick/Getty Images You might already have a dedicated knife set in your kitchen, or you might be on the market for one. Whatever the case, a ...

Patina adds character to copper and bronze antiques—just don't confuse it with rust. When it comes to metal—be it a copper pan or an antique made from bronze—differentiating between a patina, tarnish, ...

Let's face it: When it comes to antiques, differentiating between a patina and tarnish can be tricky. "Rust is one form of patina. It is the result of corroding steel after the iron particles have ...