To get things done right, ask an expert. To consult 100 of them for $20, pick up The Experts’ Guide to Life at Home, edited by Samantha Ettus (Clarkson Potter, www.amazon.com). Here you’ll find how-tos on sharpening knives (by chef Daniel Boulud), throwing a tag sale (by Real Simple’s own managing editor, Kristin van Ogtrop), preventing identity theft, building a snowman, even leading a happy life. Now, wouldn’t it be great to get that right?