More tips found in a flyer in the local newspaper.

~A bucket of sant kept in your garage or shed will prevent small garden tools from rusting by immersing the tools in the sand.
~Clean your fireplace bricks with a mixture of baking soda and water.
~Rub a thin coat of linseed oil on to your lawn tools before putting them away for the winter. The wood won't dry out and the metal parts will be protected against rust and corrosion.