Martha Beck's Tips on How to Be a Good Host

How to Make Your Guests Feel at Home

Whether it's for a weekend or a week, making sure that your houseguests feel as comfortable as possible is something of an art form. Martha Beck has a surefire, four-point plan.

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Want to make sure your guests are as comfortable as possible? Martha Beck has a surefire, four-point plan.

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