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Ever wondered how to repot a houseplant the right way? Or if there's a better way to put on a duvet cover? Through years of experience and advice from trusted experts, we share our tried-and-true methods for tackling life's little dilemmas—from storing honey to mixing up a martini to seasoning a cast iron skillet—once and for all.

Ryan McCallister
How to Stake and Cage Tomato Plants, According to Martha’s Head Gardener
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How to Wash Linen the Right Way, According to Laundry Experts
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How to Clean Baking Sheets So They Look Brand New
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How to Organize Your Mail—and Keep It That Way
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5 Uses for Vinegar in the Garden, From Killing Weeds to Deterring Pests
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Martha's One Ingredient That Makes Your Scrambled Eggs Even Better—and It's Already in Your Fridge
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How to Do Laundry, From Start to Finish
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The Best Way to Remove Sweat Smell From Clothes and Fabrics
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How to Clean a Reusable Water Bottle—and How Often You Should
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Martha's Top Tips for Hosting a Summer Party
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How to Safely Remove Poison Ivy From Your Yard
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7 Ways to Remove Sticker Residue From Every Surface—Including Martha's Favorite Method
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How to Clean Your Houseplants the Right Way—Plus, Martha's Best Tips
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12 Tips for Hosting a Successful Summer Barbecue or Cookout
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How to Pick the Perfect Avocado
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The Right Way to Store Radishes and Their Greens
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How to Grow Roses From Cuttings—Plus Expert Tips for Ensuring Success
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How to Keep Rabbits Out of Your Vegetable Garden, According to Experts
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How to Thrift Shop Like an Interior Designer
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How to Deadhead Roses So They Bloom All Season Long
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7 Ways to Make Your Laundry Smell Fresher
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How to Clean an Area Rug the Right Way, According to Experts
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The Right Way to Store Zucchini So It Stays Fresh Longer
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7 Easy Ways to Get Wrinkles Out of Clothes—Even if You Don't Have an Iron
Jam making
How to Make and Can Your Own Jam
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How to Dry Fresh Herbs to Use in Your Cooking All Year Long
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4 Natural Ways to Kill Weeds—and Keep Them From Coming Back
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Begonias Are a Beautiful Addition to Any Garden—Here’s How to Grow and Care for Them
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How Often You Should Water Your Vegetable Garden, According to Experts
Carrots on platter
How to Store Carrots So They Stay Crisp, According to Experts
Colorful flower garden
How to Create a Garden That Blooms With Color All Year Long
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Can You Leave Wet Laundry in the Washer Overnight? Here's What Martha Says
Folded towels
10 Tips for Organizing the Messiest Spots in Your Home—According to Martha
pineapples
How to Tell if a Pineapple Is Ripe and Ready to Eat
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How to Turn a Dated Vase Into a Beautiful Vessel With Decoupage
How to Deglaze
How to Deglaze a Pan—the Classic French Technique for Making More Flavorful Sauces
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5 Ways to Remove the Garlic Smell From Your Hands—Including Martha's Favorite Method
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How to Clean a Ceiling Fan, From the Blades to the Motor
Blue suede couch
The Right Way to Clean a Suede Couch
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The Right Way to Clean Concrete Floors
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3 Ways to Propagate a Snake Plant—an Easy-to-Grow Species That Thrives in Low Light
Kitchen with stainless steel dishwasher
The Right Way to Clean Your Dishwasher With Vinegar
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The Right Way to Cut a Papaya—Whether You Want Cubes, Wedges, or Half Moons
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How to Clean Your Bedroom From Top to Bottom
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The Right Way to Clean an Induction Cooktop
Vintage pewter mug
The Right Way to Clean Pewter
Grains and nuts in a pantry
How to Clean Your Pantry in 5 Simple Steps—and Keep It That Way
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How to Make Insecticidal Soap, a Natural Way to Remove Bugs From Your Houseplants
Wood dresser
The Right Way to Clean Wood Furniture
Pressed pink rose flower
How to Press Roses to Preserve Their Beauty for Years to Come
Bedside table with lamp
The Right Way to Clean a Lamp Shade, From Paper to Glass
Candles
How to Make Basic Poured Candles
Stove top with blue pots and pans
The Right Way to Clean Your Stovetop, From Gas to Electric
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How to Make an Heirloom Shadow Box
Cooked steak
How to Use the Maillard Reaction to Cook Perfectly Seared Food
banana bread
The Right Way to Store Banana Bread—So You Can Enjoy Every Last Slice
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5 Ways to Propagate a Spider Plant
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The Right Way to Clean a Bathtub, From Porcelain to Fiberglass
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The Right Way to Store Celery So It Stays Fresh and Crisp
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The Right Way to Wash a Heated Blanket
Multigrain bread
The Right Way to Store Homemade Bread So It Stays Fresh
Steak With Pink-Peppercorn Butter
The Right Way to Reheat Steak So It's Still Moist and Delicious the Next Day
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3 Ways to Ripen Bananas—Including One Method That Takes Only Minutes

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