If you live in an old house or collect old things, you know that years of use give hardware a lived-in look that can be very elegant. Handles and drawer pulls darken over time, along with vintage ...

Dirty brass doorknob on white door - Evan Kissner / Evan's Studio/Getty Images Brass finishings are coming back in style. The distinct look of brass hardware and fixtures, in particular, can provide ...

There's something about brass hardware that adds the perfect touch of old world charm to any space. It's durable, elegant, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In terms of popularity, brass is the queen bee of metals when it comes to decorating our homes. It ...

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Made from a combination of zinc and copper, brass is an ancient and popular metal found in cookware, jewelry, musical instruments (brass band, anyone?), and home decorative objects. If your house is ...