BALTIMORE (WJZ)—It's a unique shop in Fells Point, and it's been a success for nearly 40 years. Ron Matz has the brass facts on a Baltimore business that has customers here and all over the world.

Q. I have a hooked rug that was made by an aunt and is frayed at the edges. I would like to have it repaired. Do you have any suggestions? — The District A. Hadeed Oriental Rug Cleaning in Old Town ...

Mix ingredients like lemon juice, vinegar or baking soda into a paste to shine brass without harsh chemicals. Use a soft cloth or a gentle brush to rub the paste on the metal; avoid abrasive tools ...

Q. The brass on our entrance door lock set seems to have a lacquer finish that was affected by temperature extremes and chipped off. Is there a way to clean the metal to restore the look of shiny ...

To maintain luster and prevent discoloration, the best brass cleaners can remove tarnish and polish brass in as little as one easy step. But before you start shopping it's important to note that brass ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Josh Landress is the owner of J. Landress Brass, a brass-instrument-restoration and -retail company in New York City. He walks us through how he and his team restore ...

Scott Ciardi describes his job as making “old cruddy stuff look good again.” And he says he loves it. Ciardi owns Brass from the Past, where he restores brass objects in all shapes and sizes. His work ...