Tried and True
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.
The Right Way to Clean a Rusty Cast-Iron Skillet
How to Choose the Best Curtains for Your Bedroom
How to Grow and Care for Air Plants—an Epiphyte That Doesn't Need Soil to Survive
How to Hang a Wreath Without Making Holes in the Door
The Right Way to Clean a Leather Couch
How to Prevent Dust Before It Forms, According to Cleaning Experts
How to Choose the Best Paint Finish for Every Area of Your Home, From Kitchen Cabinets to Bathroom Walls
How to Grow a Windowsill Herb Garden, From Planting to Harvesting
How to Make a Sensory Garden—the Landscaping Trend That Engages All 5 Senses
Cleaning Vinegar Is Stronger Than White Vinegar—Here's How to Use It to Make Your House Shine
The Right Way to Cut a Leek, According to Martha
How to Make a Bubble Chandelier
How to Wrap Gifts the Right Way, According to a Pro
10 Surprising Ways to Use a Clothes Steamer for Household Chores
How to Layer Rugs to Bring Visual Interest to Your Space
How to Care for Christmas Cactus—a Holiday Houseplant That Can Last for Years
How to Tell If Baking Soda Is Still Good—and Why it Matters
How to Grow and Care for Coffee Plants—a Glossy Houseplant That Can Live for Decades
How to Care for Your Poinsettia Plant So It Lasts for More Than One Season
How to Transform a Metal Lamp With Spray Paint
How to Peel and Mince Garlic the Right Way
The Right Way to Store Avocados, Whether They're Ripe, Unripe, or Already Sliced
How (and When) to Start Seeds Indoors to Prepare Them for Spring Planting
How and Where to Place an Area Rug in Your Bedroom—Including the Right Size to Use
How to Grow and Care for a Jade Plant, the Low-Maintenance Houseplant Everyone Should Own
How to Prepare Your Home to Host a Beautiful Thanksgiving Celebration
How to Make Paper Snowflakes
3 Ways to Propagate a Jade Plant
The Right Way to Clean a Waffle Maker
9 Reasons Your Pothos Leaves Are Turning Yellow
How to Cut a Pineapple, Whether You Want Rings, Spears, or Chunks
The Right Way to Cut, Slice, and Chop an Onion
10 Ways to Open a Bottle When You Don’t Have a Bottle Opener
The Right Way to Clean Vinyl Records
How to Clean and Condition Leather So It Stays Beautiful for Years to Come
How to Cut Green Onions (aka Scallions) 3 Different Ways
How to Store Spices to Keep Them Organized—and Make Cooking Easier
How to Cut a Kiwi Into Slices, Cubes, and Even Decorative Flowers
3 Ways to Remove Lipstick Stains, Including Martha's Favorite Method
The Two Best Methods for Melting White Chocolate So That It Doesn’t Burn or Clump
How to Create Fall Centerpieces From Vintage Metal Bakeware
Here's the Right Way to Cut an Avocado
The Right Way to Season a Cast-Iron Skillet
4 Ways to Clean a Kitchen Sponge—Plus, How to Know When It's Time to Replace It
5 Ways to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew
20 Ways to Use Baking Soda to Clean and Freshen Your Home
The Right Way to Clean an Aluminum Pan—Even One That's Been Blackened
How to Make an Apron
How to Choose Between Stainless Steel, Nonstick, and Cast-Iron Pans
17 Laundry Room Organizing Tips to Simplify Wash Day
How to Organize Under Your Bathroom Sink So That It's Both Tidy and Functional
How to Clean Apples and Other Fruit the Right Way—Plus Whether You Need a Produce Wash
These Are the Right Ways to Get Rid of Flies Outside
3 Ways to Reheat Mashed Potatoes So They're Always Creamy and Delicious
How to Sous Vide Without the Fancy Machine
The Difference Between Satin and Silk Sheets, Plus How to Choose the Best Option for You
How to Plant and Care for Mums—the Fall Showstoppers That Fill Gardens With Color
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies—and Keep Them From Coming Back
The Right Way to Vacuum All of the Floors in Your Home
Winter Garden Prep Keeps Your Landscape Healthy Throughout the Season—Here's How to Do It
The Right Way to Clean a Slow Cooker and Remove Stains
How to Prevent Clothes From Shrinking, According to Laundry Experts
How to Store Your Clothes If You Don't Have a Closet