Holidays

From decorating to hosting to organizing, the holidays can be overwhelming. Family Handyman is here to help with our favorite holiday tips for your home.

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15 Amazon Gift Ideas for Every DIY Enthusiast You Know

These Amazon gift ideas will make shopping for the home improvement buff easier, even for the person in your life...


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Can I Plant My Easter Lily?

Do you treat your Easter lily like a bouquet of cut flowers and throw it out when all the flowers...


14 Gifts for Mom She’ll Actually Want to Use

From a foldable gardening seat to an electric coffee grinder, we've rounded up the best gifts for mom—even if she's...


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How To Grow and Care for an Easter Cactus

You've got a Christmas cactus for winter flowers, so why not grow an Easter cactus for spring flowers? Easter cactus...


The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him That Any Guy Will Love

Shopping for Valentine’s Day gifts for him just got easier!


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The Indigenous History of the Cuetlaxochitl— AKA the Poinsettia

Poinsettia's roots go deeper than the plant's Christmas status. Learn more, including why people are returning to its original name,...


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Here’s Why Purple LED Holiday Lights Make Some People Sick

Can you get headaches from purple holiday lights? A lighting expert explains why that might happen and what you can...


2023 After-Christmas Sales: Save up to 70% on Home, DIY, and Workwear!

These after-Christmas sales on everything from tools to workwear were worth the wait! Shop deep discounts on top brands like...

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How To Make Your Own Christmas Cracker

Fun, festive Christmas crackers are a holiday staple across the Commonwealth. I tried my hand at making the snappy party...


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When Should You Take Down Your Christmas Lights?

Christmas lights bring joy in December, but irritation by March. How long is too long? What's your cutoff date, and...


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Here’s the Easiest Way to Hang Christmas Lights on Bricks

Hanging lights on brick surfaces doesn't have to be difficult. Here's how to do it without damaging anything.


Stop Throwing Away Your Old Christmas Lights. Here’s How to Recycle Them Instead.

Holiday lights aren't working anymore? Think twice before throwing them in the trash. Here's how to recycle old Christmas lights...


Floating Christmas Candles Are This Season’s Must-Have Home Decoration

These DIY floating Christmas candles are simpler than you think to replicate.


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LED Christmas Lights Are Best. Here’s Why.

When it comes to holiday lights, there can be only one choice.


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10 Christmas Light Hacks to Make Your Spirits a Little Brighter

These handy tips will make decorating with Christmas lights so much easier.


The Latest Trending Christmas Tree Color May Surprise You

Nothing says the holiday season like a vibrant red. Here's why red Christmas trees are becoming the "it" tree of...


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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...

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If You See an Extra Red-Tipped Bulb On Your Christmas Lights, This Is What It’s For

It turns out that the random red-tip Christmas light bulbs inside your Christmas light box isn't so random after all.


7 Festive Christmas Wreaths for Your Front Door

Nothing says "Welcome home for the holidays" like a festive Christmas wreath on your front door. Here are...


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The LightKeeper Pro Fixes Defective Bulbs—and It Saved My Christmas Lights

'Tis the season to untangle last year’s Christmas lights... only to find a few bad bulbs in the...


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How To Keep a Poinsettia Alive After Christmas

A good day to buy a poinsettia is on National Poinsettia Day, December 12th. Then enjoy it all year as...


Half Christmas Trees Are the Perfect Way to Save Space This Holiday Season

People with small spaces rejoice! This half Christmas tree trend is a life-saver for those looking to save space.


How to Fluff a Christmas Tree

Fill your fake holiday tree to make it look like a real one. This genius hack shows you how to...

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Should You Try To Grow Mistletoe?

If you've bought a sprig of mistletoe at Christmastime, did the gardener in you wonder if you could grow your...


This Zigzag Hack Will Make Your Christmas Tree Lights Look Extra Bright

This Christmas tree light hack will make it SO easy to give your tree beautiful, bright lights.


People Are Making Giant Holiday Popcorn Garlands Out of Spray Foam and We’re Impressed

Follow these simple steps to create giant popcorn garland and add some festive flair to your home


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How To Hang Christmas Lights Outdoors

Hanging Christmas lights outdoors doesn't have to be overwhelming. Let's take it in stages and make it a fun holiday...


8 DIY Projects Perfect for Hanukkah

Make this year's Hanukkah celebrations beautiful and memorable with these Hanukkah DIY decor ideas and fun crafts.


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