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Why Are My Christmas Lights Not Working?

The good news is that there are only a few things can go wrong with holiday lights, and they're relatively easy to fix.

2022 Halloween Home and Décor Trends

Although many people love decorating for Christmas, others go all out decking the house for Halloween. These tips will help...


10 Scary Yard Decorations for Halloween

Give your home's facade a haunted makeover with these truly terrifying Halloween yard decorations.


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12 Things About LED Christmas Lights You Should Know

Have you thought about upgrading your home's holiday light display? Here are some tips and tricks you should know about...


Shop Local with These 10 Holiday Gifts From Small Businesses

From memory blankets to peanut brittle to fingerboards, local vendors are delivering quaint and clever products that make special gifts.

How to Make Holiday Place Setting Name Cards

These designs for one- and two-sided name place cards ensure your guests know exactly where to sit.


Family Handyman’s Vintage DIY Holiday Gift Projects

In celebration of Family Handyman's 70th anniversary, here's a look back at our December 1982 issue where we showed scrambling...

10 Best Real Christmas Tree Types to Consider

A real Christmas tree can fill your home with fragrance and provide an awesome centerpiece for your decorations. Here's a...


8 Fall Landscaping Myths You Need to Stop Believing

When the air turns crisp and the leaves turn brown, many people's thoughts turn to bonfires, apple cider and Halloween....


How to Install a Flagpole in Your Yard

A telescoping flagpole makes it easy.


Clip-and-Snip Holiday Wreaths

Venture into your backyard to gather materials for these fresh and easy-to-make wreaths. It's the perfect way to tie your...