Expanded Metal Uses

If you’ve ever walked the streets of a city, you’ve walked over expanded metal. If you’ve ever taken a seat on a bench in the park during a crisp fall day, chances are you’ve sat on expanded metal. And, if […]

Types of Expanded Metal

Now, you may know some of the uses of expanded metal: grilling, ventilation, walkways, or stairs; however, not all expanded metal is built the same. There are various types of expanded metal – each created to fulfill a different need […]

Uses for Rebar

Reinforcing steel bars – otherwise known as Rebar for short – are primarily used to help alleviate tension forces that concrete may experience. Concrete on its own is plenty strong enough to go up against most forces of nature, but […]

DIY Metal Surplus Project Ideas

Today is a perfect time to recycle surplus metal into metal surplus projects or metal surplus creations. With terminology like “Vintage”, “Retro”, “Recycled”, and “Eco-Friendly” showing up everywhere, it is easy to see people want meaningful connections between the past […]

15 Iron Gift Ideas for 6th Year Wedding Anniversary

This is for the lovebirds out there! Husbands (and wives) make sure you remember your spouse on their anniversary to make them feel loved and appreciated. What is the 6 Year Anniversary Gift? The traditional 6th wedding anniversary gift in […]

How to Care for Cast Iron Pans

The versatility of cast iron pans makes them a treasure to look forward to when handed down from generation to generation, that is, if you know how to care for them properly. When appropriately tended for, cast iron pans can […]

Soldering for Beginners

The majority of us have experienced the pain of burning our hands or fingers at least once. Knowing the pain associated with burnt skin makes soldering seem even more dangerous and scary! But with the right tools and equipment, soldering […]

Homemade DIY Metal Cleaners

If your metal fixtures or belongings are starting to look tarnished, you don’t have to run out to the store for special chemicals. A few common household items can often work wonders. 5 Homemade DIY Metal Cleaners 1. Silver Polish […]

Home Improvement Trends

Over the years, we at Tampa Steel & Supply have seen home design trends come and go. Working with homeowners, designers, and major construction companies has helped us hone our ability to catch trends. We forecast these ten home designs […]

Steel Inspired Home Additions

You are only limited by your imagination when you include steel in your home renovation! Take a look at some of these impressive projects for inspiration on how to use metals to upgrade your house. 5 Jaw-Dropping Steel Inspired Home […]