Considering how much money we have invested in our garden tools, I am sure it would be amazing how many shovels, trowels, and garden forks there are hanging in garages adorned with rust and dirt clods or, worse yet, left out in the garden! Armed with a few supplies such as wire brushes in a couple sizes, sandpaper, oil, a metal file, honing stone, and paper towels, you can keep your tool collection in top shape. Purchase a toolbox to keep your tool care supplies in so they will be close at hand, thus more tempting to use. Keeping your tools clean and sharp is important for maintaining your investment and preserving your favorite tools. Different tools require different types of maintenance. For an excellent article that covers care instructions for a variety of tools, go to this Do-It-Yourself Network Web site: http://www.diynet.com/DIY/article/0,2058,2541,00.html