We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. WD-40 was developed in the late 1950s by the Rocket Chemical Company as a rust preventative for the aerospace industry. The letters W and D ...

Did you know WD-40 was created as a nuclear missile lubricant during the Cold War era? Its name is an abbreviation for "water displacement, 40th attempt." Today the most common use for WD-40 is to ...

Who would have guessed that a product developed to prevent rust and displace water for the aerospace industry in 1953 would go on to be one of the most relied-upon products for outdoor enthusiasts?

When you hear the name "WD-40," the first thing that comes to mind is probably the company's original, Multi-Use Product. The brand name has become so synonymous with this particular compound that ...

A can of WD-40 sitting on a work table - Benedek Alpar/Shutterstock WD-40 is a product that you're likely to find in most households. There are a lot of genius tips for using WD-40 at home — it's ...

WD-40 tends to be the standard go-to for locks and chains or any household mechanics with moving parts. Your front gate is squeaking? Grab the WD-40. A fishing rod needs a freshen up? WD-40 is your ...

A handyman should never be without a can of WD-40, just for its lubricating properties and ability to loosen rusted parts. But there’s a whole other way to use it that you might not know about yet.