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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.

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The Right Way to Clean Your Ceilings
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The Right Way to Clean Your Ears
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How to Prune Your Orchid the Right Way—Plus, When to Do It
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How to Clean a Grill the Right Way
bone broth in blue/white soup bowl
The Right Way to Make Bone Broth, According to Experts
blue upholstered chairs in beautiful home
How to Clean Upholstered Furniture the Right Way
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How to Clean a Broom the Right Way
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The Right Way to Clean Wooden Spoons (So They'll Last Forever)
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The Right Way to Recycle Old Electronics and Small Appliances, From TVs and Laptops to Microwaves
brown gravy with steak and mashed potatoes
The Right Way to Make Gravy From Scratch
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How to Clean Baseboards the Right Way
vegetable garden
How to Plan Your Vegetable Garden the Right Way
Baked salmon and green asparagus with aromatic herbs and lemon slices
How to Defrost Fish the Right Way, According to a Seafood Expert
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How to Clean Your Jewelry the Right Way
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How to Make a Daiquiri the Right Way—Using Just 3 Ingredients
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How to Wash Pillows the Right Way
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The Right Way to Use Aluminum Foil in the Kitchen, According to Experts
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The Right Way to Clean Your Dog's Teeth, According to Veterinarians
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The Right Way to Clean Your Suitcase—and All Types of Luggage—After You Travel
cooked crab on plate
How to Cook, Clean, and Eat a Crab the Right Way, According to Experts
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The Right Way to Defrost Your Freezer, a Task You Should Be Tackling Twice Per Year
produce crisper drawers refrigerator
The Right Way to Use Your Refrigerator's Crisper Drawer
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The Right Way to Remove Pet Hair From Clothes, Furniture, Bedding, and More
wicker baskets on bedroom floor
The Right Way to Clean and Care for Wicker Baskets
A woman vacuuming the mattress
How to Clean a Mattress the Right Way
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The Right Way to Clean Window and Door Tracks
Baked sea bass with lemon and rosemary
The Right Way to Clean and Prepare a Fish for Cooking
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How to Clean Stainless Steel Pans the Right Way
Red enameled cast iron pot, saucepan
The Right Way to Clean Enameled Cast Iron Cookware So It Lasts for Generations
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The Right Way to Clean White Shoes, From Canvas to Leather
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The Right Way to Cut an Apple—Whether You're Slicing It for Snacking or Making a Pie
Sliced Tomatoes on cutting board
From Slicing to Dicing, Here's How to Cut Tomatoes the Right Way
Woman pulling freshly cleaned towels out of drying machine
How to Wash Your Towels the Right Way
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The Right Way to Pack Your Suitcase: Here's How Many Garments You Really Need to Bring and Where to Put Them
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How to Load Your Dishwasher the Right Way
Grilled rib eye Steak a.k.a London Broil Sandwich with sliced roast beef, arugula on grey background
The Right Way to Cook London Broil, According to a Butcher
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How to Clean an Iron Inside and Out
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The Right Way to Clean Every Part of Your Oven, From the Racks to the Door Glass
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How to Fold Your Socks the Right Way—and Why You Shouldn't Bundle Them
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The Right Way to Sharpen a Knife at Home, According to Experts
Photo of gray stainless steel kettle on the induction cooktop in the kitchen
How to Descale Your Stovetop and Electric Tea Kettles
Fried Black Rice with Ginger Tofu and Spinach
The Best Ways to Cook Tofu, From Air Frying to Baking and Braising
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How to Clean Books the Right Way, From Dusting Your Collection to Treating Cover Stains
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Yes, There Is a Right Way to Measure Flour—and It Makes All the Difference to Your Cookies and Cakes
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How to Sort Laundry the Right Way, According to Experts
woman washing lettuce in sink
The Right Way to Wash Every Type of Vegetable, According to Food Safety Experts
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How to Repot a Houseplant the Right Way
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How to Clean Your Dog's Ears the Right Way, According to Veterinarians
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How to Clean Every Type of Fireplace the Right Way
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How to Clean Hardwood Floors the Right Way
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The Best Way to Clean Your Washing Machine
Roast turkey with thermometer
The Right Way to Use a Meat Thermometer for Perfectly Cooked Beef, Chicken, and Pork
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How to Clean Blinds, Shades, and Curtains the Right Way
fried eggs on waffles
How to Fry Eggs the Right Way, Whether You Like Them Sunny Side Up or Over Easy
Poached Eggs on Toast
The Right Way to Poach an Egg Is Much Easier Than You Think
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The Best Way to Clean and Brighten Tiles and Grout
Woman with a dust stick cleaning central heating gas radiator at home
How to Clean a Radiator the Right Way
Kitchen Knives Set on Wood Cutting Board
The Right Way to Store Your Knives, According to Knife Experts
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Why the Manhattan Is Such a Classic Cocktail—and How to Make It the Right Way
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The Right Way to Store Honey to Keep It at Peak Freshness
Fresh scrambled eggs on green plate
The Right Way to Make Scrambled Eggs for Fluffy, Delicious Results Every Time
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How to Organize Your Food Storage Containers the Right Way
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How to Store Spices So They Stay Fresh and Flavorful