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The Best Gingerbread House Kits to Create a Festive Holiday Centerpiece
Building a gingerbread house is a delightful holiday activity for all ages; that is, unless the gingerbread pieces fa...
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Do Christmas Lights Use a Lot of Electricity?
Q: Our neighborhood is doing a holiday light decorating contest this year. My husband thinks we can win by adding eve...
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Attention Last-Minute Shoppers: Here Are 6 Bob Vila Editors' Go-To Gifts
There’s nothing like wandering through a picked-over store at the holidays to make you realize you are done shopping....
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Front Yard Inflatables: Delightful Holiday Decor or Tacky Eyesore?
A live Christmas tree or a fake one? Santa Claus or Saint Nick? Festive holiday garments or ugly Christmas sweaters? ...
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7 Easy Ways to Make a Sofa Bed More Comfortable
Sofa beds are a wonderful invention. They offer a spot for your houseguests to sleep. When you don’t need an extra be...
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How to Make a Fake Christmas Tree Look Good—For Less
It’s hard to compete with the charm of a natural Christmas tree, but many opt for fake trees as a more practical alte...
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11 Ways to Repurpose Christmas Decor at the Holidays and Beyond
When the holiday season comes to a close, we often find ourselves surrounded by a collection of beautiful decorations...
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5 Things to Know Before Buying a Holiday Inflatable
Decorating for Christmas, Halloween, and other holidays is a great way to spread cheer around the neighborhood. Wheth...
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What The Holiday Gets Right and Wrong About House Swapping
Released in 2006, The Holiday is about two women who are fed up with their love lives and are looking for a brief esc...
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The Ultimate Christmas Checklist: 30 Tasks to Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays
The holidays are all about family, friends, fun, and creating fond memories to last a lifetime. Don’t let stress or w...
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How to Wrap a Gift in 4 Attractive Ways
When it comes to gift-giving, it’s the thought that counts—but there’s something to be said about the presentation as...
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The 19 Most Offbeat New Year's Eve Celebrations in the U.S.
While New Year's Eve is typically observed with raucous parties and freely flowing libations, some towns veer away fr...
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Gingerbread House Kits Are Up to Half-Off for Cyber Monday—These Are Our Favorites
The Bob Vila team takes home construction seriously—of all sizes and materials. So we have a soft spot in our hearts ...
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All of the Outdoor Christmas Decor I Bought for Under $100 on Cyber Monday
I just bought and moved into a 94-year-old colonial house this summer and, until now, I've only ever had interiors to...
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We Found the Most Delightfully Eclectic Home Decor Items On Sale for Black Friday
Deals are abundant this Black Friday—and not just at our favorite retailers like Ace Hardware, Target, and more. Etsy...
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Wayfair's Secret Section of Deals Is Even Better Than Its Black Friday Sale
Black Friday is only a few days away, but retailers like Wayfair, Target, The Home Depot, and Ace Hardware are alread...
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Shopping for a Christmas Tree? Answer These 3 Questions First
For many families, the annual rite of selecting a Christmas tree is a fun tradition, but not one to be taken lightly....
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The 9 Biggest Myths About Black Friday—Busted!
Every year, buyers wait eagerly for Black Friday to ensure they snag the best deal on that must-have toy or the lates...
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Timeless Holiday Decor in a Lot Less Time: A Balsam Hill Flip Tree Review
Decorating for the holidays is no small chore. Outside, lights sparkle on greenery and trees and familiar holiday mot...
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I Was Team Real Christmas Tree Until I Tested Home Depot's Viral Tree
Testing an artificial tree was a reach for me—I’m a total live-tree devotee. I’m a sucker for the smell. After a few ...
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Save 50% Off & Free Shipping During Balsam Hill's Black Friday Sale
Balsam Hill was founded in 2006 with the goal of creating the finest and most realistic Christmas trees on the market...
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String Lights Aren't Just for Christmas: 13 Ideas to Decorate With Them Year-Round
Don’t pack those string lights away after the holidays. Instead, use them to bring light and a bit of character throu...
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The Results Are In: When Do You Put Up and Take Down Your Christmas Decorations?
As the holiday season approaches, one question that is on the minds of many is when they should (or for the more enth...
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12 Pro Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights Outdoors
Whether you’re battling with the neighbors for the best holiday lighting display or want to hang outdoor lights for t...
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Score Deep Discounts on Halloween Decorations During Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days
Don't miss out on these spooktacular discounts during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event! These Halloween decorations...
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12 Delightful Diwali Decorations for a Colorful Celebration
Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a Hindu holiday celebrated by millions worldwide. The joyful traditi...
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11 Real Haunted Houses to Visit—If You Dare!
There are spooky houses scattered across the country where bad luck, dark doings, or tragic events have spawned rumor...
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The 24 Best Cities in the U.S. for Trick-or-Treating
Some American cities really, really love Halloween. Some have a historical connection to the frightful holiday, while...
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Should You Book An Airbnb Or A Hotel in 2023?
Everybody has their preferences when it comes to traveling. Some people prefer the luxury of a five-star hotel, while...
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33 Haunted Hotels and Airbnbs to Book for a Spooky Halloween
Who said you need a Ouija board to drop a line to the dearly departed? Apparitions both sympathetic and sinister are ...
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12 Mistakes You Should Never Make With the American Flag
While more than half of Americans own a U. S. flag, only about half of them fly it daily. The rest only display the f...
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Home Depot Is Selling the Giant Skeleton Again, Plus a 13-Foot Jack Skellington for Halloween
The Home Depot let the black cat out of the bag on Instagram: Its Halloween collection went on sale today, July 13, a...
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Lowe's Just Launched Larger-Than-Life Halloween Decorations
Believe it or not, Halloween is only 4 months away! And if you want to get a kickstart on your shopping for yard deco...
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Cool Ways Communities Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Whether you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally, Pride Month is more than a party. It’s a way to uplift...
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15 Gifts You Should Never Give
The perfect gift should delight the recipient and, by extension, the giver. Shopping for presents is hard, and some o...
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Home Depot's 12-Foot Skeleton Is Back in Stock Today—But Not for Long
Did you know that we're halfway to Halloween? For anyone who hasn't started their countdown to the spooky holiday yet...
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11 Things That Might Surprise You About Store Returns
Whether returning a single item or a pile of impulse buys that you’ll never use, taking items back to the store alway...
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The Ancient Origins of Groundhog Day
When it comes to the mash-up of mammals and meteorology, we’ve come a long way. Before Punxsutawney Phil was even a g...
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10 Ways to Keep Thieves From Stealing Your Holiday Yard Decorations
The holidays are about family, love, and warmth—or at least they should be. But every so often some coldhearted scroo...
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21 Sugarcoated Real Estate Listings for Real-Life Gingerbread House Builds
‘Tis the season for swapping spackle and nails for frosting and gumdrops! The Bob Vila cookie construction crew recen...
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Set Up Last-Minute Outdoor Christmas Lights in Seconds with Our Favorite Laser Projector
For some people and neighborhoods, decorating for Christmas has become something of a competitive sport or a yearly o...
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Don't Do This Chore on New Year's Day If You're Superstitious
Need a reason to be lazy on New Year’s Day—other than the time-honored excuse of a hangover, that is? We got you!Ever...
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The Best Last-Minute Gifts for Interior Design Lovers
Christmas and Hanukkah are almost upon us, which means we're in the final days of holiday shopping to find the right ...
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Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for January
January is the month to take stock, plan ahead, and start fresh: Our "Must Do" projects for this month include adopti...
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Win the Holiday Season by Hosting a Lively, Larcenous White Elephant Gift Party
Fess up: Are you guilty of regifting? People have been recycling unwanted gift items ever since the very invention of...
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The Surprising Garden Gift on Your Christmas Tree
When I was a nursery manager, I spent each year buying and selling plants, tools, patio furniture, and supplies, and ...
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11 Christmas Plants That Will Enliven Your Holiday Decor
Christmas is a time of traditions, nostalgia, gatherings of family and friends, decorating, gifts, and good times. Wi...
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25 Last-Minute Christmas Decor Deals to Shop at Home Depot
Christmas is just 12 days away! And if you have yet to assemble your tree, grab your boxes of decorations, and put up...
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Are You an Organized Consumer? What Your Holiday Shopping Says About You
The holiday season is in full swing, and if you're like many Americans, you've already started shopping. But what typ...
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8 Christmas Tree Care Myths Busted
Oh, Christmas TreeEveryone has advice about everything these days. And, now that Christmas is approaching, you’re cer...
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6 Holiday Movie Decoration Themes
Is Christmas decor becoming a chore? Bored with the same old, same old? Deck your halls differently this year by turn...
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How to Decorate for the Holidays When You Don't Celebrate the Holidays
Those who don’t celebrate Christmas needn’t feel left out when it comes to home decor—there are plenty of winter deco...
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11 Ways to Spruce Up Thrift Store Holiday Decor Finds
The holidays can be an expensive time of year, and this year many people are watching their dollars when it comes to ...
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9 Ways to Update Your Traditional Hanukkah Decorations
Refresh Your Decor for the Festival of LightsHanukkah is a time to celebrate with your loved ones, and bring the warm...
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Bob Vila's 10 "Must Do" Projects for December
December is all about friends, family, and food (there, we said it!), which is why this month's tasks focus on keepin...
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Last Call for $475 Christmas Trees—and 33 More Cyber Monday Deals on Holiday Decor
This year's Cyber Monday sales include a wide selection of Christmas decorations—from lifelike artificial trees and g...
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The 39 Best Amazon Black Friday Deals on Tools, Tech, and More
Even after Black Friday sales officially ended yesterday, Amazon continues to have millions of deals across the site ...
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Artificial Christmas Trees Are Up to $350 Off for Black Friday
Editor’s Note: We're now actively scouting Cyber Monday sales, so this post is no longer being updated. For the lates...
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The Turkey Shortage and Thanksgiving Meal Staples Low in Stock for 2022
The Cost of Your Thanksgiving Meal in 2022The rush is on. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s time to fin...
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The Best Christmas Light Installation Services
Every year, some 60 percent of homeowners adorn their homes with Christmas lights. This process typically involves ha...
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25 Christmas Tree Alternatives to Try This Year
For many, getting ready for Christmas typically involves cutting down a fir or spruce tree or unpacking an artificial...
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Lowe's Black Friday Deals Include Up to 47% Off Fridges, Tools, and More
From home repair solutions and high-powered tools to big-ticket appliances and snow blowers, Lowe's is a great one-st...
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12 Trends for Christmas Decor in 2022
A new holiday season is upon us, so it’s time to dust off the decorations and usher in the Christmas spirit. As in ye...
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Solved! What Does a Candle in the Window Mean?
Q: Every winter I see a candle displayed in my neighbor’s window. It’s beautiful, but I’m not sure if there’s more to...
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12 Easy Party Themes for Your Holiday Gathering
Hosting a Holiday Fete‘Tis the season to gather with friends, and there's no better way to do that than by throwing a...
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This Annual Event Thanks U.S. Vets Through Renovations on Veterans Day
Those who have served our country understand commitment, sacrifice, and duty, and the nation shows its appreciation f...
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The 20 Best Airbnbs in California of 2023
Getting away from the doldrums of everyday life is something everyone needs, but sometimes the promise of a plain hot...
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The 15 Best Airbnbs in Florida of 2023
Everyone’s had those weeks—the kind where the end of the day comes, the couch beckons, and the thought, “I really, re...
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Trick-or-Treating at an Apartment Building
Trick or TreatHalloween is fast-approaching, and we all know what that means! Children will soon be donning their cos...
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How Much Does Christmas Light Installation Cost?
Typical Range: $218 to $663 National Average: $437There is nothing more magical than a home decked out in Christma...
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Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for November
For many of us, November marks the beginning of a season filled with house guests, nonstop holiday cooking, and cozy ...
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Here’s Why You Should Put a Blue Pumpkin on Your Porch This Halloween
Q: Last year, I noticed blue pumpkins in my neighborhood around Halloween. What does a blue pumpkin mean?A: Tradition...
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The Most Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree of All? A Living One
Every holiday season, the debate over cut or artificial Christmas trees resurfaces. Both options have their pros and ...
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13 Frighteningly Creative Ideas for DIY Halloween Yard Decorations
Spooky season is upon us, and with it comes the fun of decorating with creations that will get the neighborhood talki...
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Bob Vila's 10 "Must Do" Projects for October
Brrrr! Most of us are past the point at which we can spend all day puttering around outside, taking care of lawn and ...
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You Can Stay in the Hocus Pocus Cottage or Recreate It at Home With These 12 Decor Dupes
As soon as “Hocus Pocus 2” is available for streaming on Disney+, the competition to stay in the “Hocus Pocus” cottag...
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26 Types of Christmas Lights for All of Your Holiday Displays
As the winter holiday season approaches each year, homeowners once again begin planning their Christmas light display...
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Christmas vs. Thanksgiving vs. Easter Cactus: What’s the Difference Between These Holiday Houseplants?
Created in 1850 from a cross between Schlumbergera truncata and Schlumbergera russelliana, the true Christmas cactus ...
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The Best Pumpkin-Carving Tools
Autumn is defined by chunky knit sweaters, warm mugs of coffee, and, of course, carving a jack-o-lantern for Hallowee...
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8 Things You Can Start Doing Now So You're Not Stressed for the Winter Holidays
It’s that time of year—the holiday decor is starting to fill store shelves. Though it may seem way too soon, these fe...
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Halloween Decor Is Already on Sale—and These Are the Best Labor Day Deals
Believe it or not, Halloween is next month! If you didn't pick yours out at the end of last season, Labor Day is a gr...
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19 Amazing Airbnb Properties to Rent This Winter
Has your summer vacation come and gone? Or are you already dreaming of a white Christmas? If you’re planning to trave...
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3 Good Reasons Not to Light Fireworks on Your Property—But if You Do...
Fireworks are a staple of patriotic celebrations, but they pose a number of risks. The National Fire Protection Assoc...
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5 Ways Homeowners Can Support the LGBTQIA+ Community During Pride Month
During Pride month, we recognize the importance of the LGBTQIA+ community—and celebrate love and acceptance for all. ...
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12 Best Mother’s Day Flowers You Can Buy Online 2022
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to honor the significant maternal figures in your life. However, finding the best gi...
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The Best Presidents Day Sales and Deals of 2022
Retailers across the U. S. take part in Presidents Day celebrations by offering discounts on popular items such as ap...
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How to Properly Dispose of an American Flag
Q: I have an American flag hanging on a flag pole outdoors, but I’ve noticed that it is beginning to look faded and h...
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The Best Places to Buy Personalized Christmas Stockings of 2023
Hanging stockings by the chimney with care is a time-honored holiday tradition that is made even more special when th...
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Solved! What is the Meaning Behind the Christmas Pickle Ornament?
There are countless cultural practices associated with Christmas, but some are a little quirkier than others. Some fa...
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The Best Places to Buy Christmas Lights of 2023
Christmas lights bring instant holiday cheer, whether they’re adorning a Christmas tree, fireplace mantel, stair bani...
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The 11 Best Christmas Tree Delivery Services
For many households, decorating a fresh-cut Christmas tree is a timeless holiday tradition. But with gift shopping, C...
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15 Trendy Gifts You Can Still Get Before Christmas
It’s official: That busy, stressful, yet cheerful and festive time of year is officially upon us. Whatever you’re cel...
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Furniture Is Up to 70 Percent Off for Cyber Monday—and These Are the 20 Best Deals
Cyber Monday is here, and prices are slashed across the board—including and especially furniture. Couches and ergonom...
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We Found the 15 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Tools From DeWalt, Milwaukee, and More
Cyber Monday delivers the best prices of the year, and tools are no exception.  Whether you’re shopping for the DIYer...
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You Can Still Get Over 50 Percent Off on Amazon—These Are the 20 Best Cyber Monday Deals Right Now
Black Friday may be behind us, but the sales are far from over. Cyber Monday deals are here, and there’s no better pl...
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Our Favorite Snowblower Is $90 Off for Cyber Monday—Get It Before First Snow
Cold weather means snow is on the horizon, so now is the perfect time to snag this Black Friday deal on a great snowb...
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Clean Up with the Best Washer and Dryer Black Friday 2021 Deals on Samsung, GE, and More
Prices listed here are accurate as of the last update on 11/28/2021. Editor’s Note: These deals are a year old and no...
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The Best Home Depot Black Friday Deals You Can Still Find on GE, DeWalt, and More
Prices listed here are accurate as of the last update on 11/28/21. The best Home Depot Black Friday deals are still g...
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The Best Black Friday Furniture Deals Are Up to 80 Percent Off
Prices listed here are accurate as of the last update on 11/27/2021. Editor’s Note: These deals are no longer being u...
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The Best Keurig Black Friday Deals of 2021
Prices listed here are accurate as of the last update on 11/27/2021. Extend the high energy you get from finding a go...
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The Best DeWalt Black Friday Deals 2021 from The Home Depot and More
Prices listed here are accurate as of the last update on 11/27/2021. Black Friday is the best time of year to get a g...
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The Best Dishwasher Black Friday 2021 Deals: Savings on Bosch, Samsung, KitchenAid, and More
Prices listed here are accurate as of the last update on 11/27/2021. If your dishwasher isn’t performing the way it u...
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The Best Tractor Supply Black Friday Deals of 2023
Prices listed here are accurate as of the last update on 11/27/2021. Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of th...
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The Best Black Friday Deals at Target on TVs, Appliances, and More
Prices listed here are accurate as of the last update on 11/26/2021. Target is one of the biggest retailers for home ...
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The Best Samsung Black Friday Deals of 2023: Crazy Low Prices on TVs, Dishwashers, Phones, and More
Prices listed here are accurate as of the last update on 11/24/2021. As a trusted name brand for home appliances and ...
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The Best Walmart Black Friday 2021 Deals on TVs, Tablets, and More
Prices listed here are accurate as of the last update on 11/24/2021. Black Friday 2021 is unlike any other. Freed fro...
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The Best Black Friday TV Deals of 2023: No Better Time to Buy TVs From LG, Samsung, Sony, and More
Prices listed here are accurate as of the last update on 11/24/2021. Black Friday 2021 deals are here, and they're so...
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These 9 Handy Helpers Make the Best Stocking Stuffers
Looking for a gift they'll enjoy for years to come? Check out our gift guide to find the perfect multi-purpose accessory for that special someone. <i>This ...
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The Best Dyson Black Friday Deals of 2023: Unbeatable Discounts on Vacuums, Humidifiers, Hair Dryers, and More
Prices listed here are accurate as of the last update on 11/24/2021. Black Friday marks the start of the holiday shop...
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Amazon Black Friday Prices Continue to Drop—We Found the 36 Best Deals So Far
Amazon always has low prices, but these Black Friday deals take those prices to new lows. We’ve scoured the site to f...
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Black Friday TV Deals 2021: The 8 Best Deals You Can—and Should—Get Right Now
TVs are a Black Friday top seller year after year, and you’re in luck because we’ve rounded up the best Black Friday ...
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Save Over 50 Percent on the Hottest Tech for Black Friday—And We Found the Best Deals on Amazon, Best Buy, and More
Tech gadgets are always some of the top-selling items on Black Friday, and there are so many great deals to take adva...
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Amazon Takes 44 Percent Off the Kindle for Black Friday—Now Under $50
If you’re shopping for a bookworm this holiday season, don’t pass up this $40 discount on a Kindle e-reader—it’s the ...
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The eufy Vacuum With Over 7,000 5-Star Ratings on Amazon Is 36 Percent Off for Black Friday
The Black Friday deals keep on rolling in, and now you can get an awesome price on this innovative eufy by Anker robo...
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The Apple AirPods Max Drops To Its Near Lowest Price Ever at $440 on Amazon for Black Friday
Apple makes some of the most coveted holiday products, and the AirPods Max are no exception—and now you can snag a pa...
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How to Put Lights on a Christmas Tree the Right Way
Christmas lights dress up a holiday tree, making it twinkle and glow. It takes some practice to distribute these tree...
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7 Ways to Keep Christmas Tree Needles from Taking Over Your Home
A real fir or balsam Christmas tree infuses the home with an incredible aroma during the holiday season, but these be...
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Everything but the Tree: Our 12 Favorite Wreaths, Garlands, and Other Christmas Greenery
Whether it’s real or artificial, a Christmas tree injects instant holiday cheer into your home, but using greenery to...
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Nostalgic for Grandma's Vintage Ceramic Christmas Tree? 10 Versions You Can Still Buy
Christmas is such an exciting time of the year. You have the opportunity to create new memories with your family and ...
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25 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the DIYers on Your Holiday List 
Unlike gift-buying for many hobbyists, shopping for stocking stuffers for a DIYer can be a lot of fun. There are so m...
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What Does a Green Porch Light Mean?
Q: My neighbors’ front porch light is green, rather than white or yellow. I know that a blue porch light signifies su...
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The 26 Best Stocking Stuffers for Outdoor Enthusiasts
If you’re shopping for stocking stuffers for an outdoorsman or outdoorswoman, you probably already recognize how diff...
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Expecting Overnight Guests for the Holidays? Here's Where to Put Them
'Tis the season. . . for family and friends to come crashing at your place for the holidays. The last thing a thought...
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17 Products That Will Make Thanksgiving Dinner Cleanup Easier Than Ever
Whether you’re serving up a traditional turkey-and-all-the-trimmings meal that resembles Norman Rockwell meets Instag...
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Black Friday is Already Here—Start Shopping Now Before It’s Too Late
Shipping delays and supply chain problems have changed the face of America’s No. 1 shopping day: Black Friday. Retail...
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Don't Throw Your Old Christmas Lights in the Trash—Do This Instead
If you’ve been throwing your dead Christmas lights in the trash, we get it. After spending what seems like all 25 day...
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Best Buy Black Friday Deals Roll Out Early: Shop Top Tech Deals on HP Laptops, LG TVs, and More
Best Buy is starting Black Friday early this year, kicking off its Black Friday sale today with a 4-day event. Right ...
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Walmart Announces 2021 Black Friday Deals: 3 Huge Sales, Walmart+ Members Early Access, and More
Prices are current as of the last update at 5 pm on 10/18/21.  Start making your holiday gift lists now: Walmart has ...
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The Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Has Sold Out—But We Found Some Equally Large Options Still in Stock for Halloween 2021
The Home Depot’s massive 12-foot skeleton Halloween decoration made quite the sensation last year—so much so that the...
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The Best Christmas Wreaths of 2023
The holidays don’t truly start until the halls have been decked—and that includes a wreath hanging on the front door....
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The 28 Best Christmas Ornaments of 2023
In many households, decorating the Christmas tree is the tradition that marks the beginning of the holiday season. A ...
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The Best Solar Christmas Lights for Festive Holiday Nights
Outdoor Christmas lights add a festive glimmer to the front yard or garden, and with a solar-powered setup, shoppers ...
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The Best Places to Buy Christmas Trees in 2023
For those who celebrate the Christmas holiday, a dazzling tree—one decked out in sparkling ornaments, garlands, and l...
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The Best Christmas Inflatables of 2023
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how you can transform your yard into a neighborho...
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The Best Christmas Tree Bags
Another holiday season is gone, and you’re lugging the artificial Christmas tree back up to the attic. Again, you won...
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The 13 Best Artificial Christmas Trees of 2023, Editor Tested & Approved
With so many artificial Christmas trees on the market, choosing one can be an overwhelming task—so we decided to put ...
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The 11 Best Indoor Christmas Lights of 2023
What would the holidays be without Christmas lights? These twinkling decorations can illuminate even the darkest of w...
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The Best Christmas Light Projectors to Brighten Up Your Holiday, Tested
It doesn’t quite feel like Christmas until the lights twinkle on the neighborhood houses. However, the hours it takes...
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The Best Christmas Stockings of 2023
Is there anything more magical than the feeling of waking up on Christmas morning? A house filled with loved ones, th...
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The Best Christmas Decorations of 2023
Few things get your home in the Christmas spirit faster than holiday decor. Sparkling garlands, glowy string lights, ...
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The 19 Best Halloween Decorations of 2023
Halloween provides an opportunity to go all out with decorating, whether your aesthetic is slasher film, gothic horro...
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The Best Rotating Christmas Tree Stands for a Festive Display
Many holiday decorators try to expand the “wow” factor of their festive displays from one year to the next. For enthu...
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The Best Christmas Candles of 2023
The tree is up, the garlands strung, and Christmas carols are playing—all that’s left to add is a festive holiday sce...
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The Best Christmas Garlands of 2023
A pretty Christmas garland can add a whimsical touch to your holiday decor. Whether wrapped around the Christmas tree...
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16 Cheap Halloween Decorations for $10 or Less
Seize the spirit this Halloween season and deck your house with ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and more. We have plenty of ...
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The 35 Best Gifts for New Homeowners
Purchasing a home can be a lengthy, complicated process, especially for first-time home buyers. It’s an occasion that...
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The Best Outdoor Christmas Lights of 2023
What would the holidays be without outdoor Christmas lights to illuminate the winter darkness? Whether they’re tiny t...
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9 Ways to Decorate with Pumpkins, Indoors and Out
When you see a grinning, gap-toothed pumpkin face, do you think, “Been there, done that”? If it feels like the jack-o’-lantern look is all played out, you’ll appr...
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How to Replace (Almost) All of the Paper Products in Your Home
Each year, the average American uses seven trees’ worth of paper in products. This means that in the United States al...
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The 50 Best Tech Gifts for Any Budget
The good news about buying the best tech gifts is that options are endless—there's a wide range of products are avail...
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The 31 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers All Dedicated Plant Parents Will Love
Plants are nature’s great gift to us. We enjoy the lush greenery (when it’s taken care of), vibrant colors, and fresh...
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Solved! How to Keep Squirrels Away From Pumpkins
Q: Every year, we decorate our front porch and walkway with carved jack-o’-lanterns. Last year, squirrels invaded and...
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See How The Home Depot Topped Last Year’s 12-Foot Skeleton Halloween Decoration
Get ready for spooky season with The Home Depot’s newest additions to their Halloween decoration lineup.
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The Best Labor Day Sales and Deals of 2023: End-of-Summer Discounts on Dyson, Samsung, Roomba, and More
We may be quickly approaching the end of summer, but the best deals are just heating up. Labor Day sales are here, an...
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The 26 Best Hostess Gifts: Beautiful and Unique Gifts for Hosts for Any Budget
Most hostesses enjoy entertaining friends and family for the sense of community it brings to those who gather togethe...
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The Latest Amazon Prime Day Smart Home Deals: Deep Discounts on Google, Amazon, iRobot, and More
This article was last updated at 12:05 PM EST.  Prime Day is here, and the deals are bigger and better than ever. If ...
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The Latest Prime Day Roomba Deals 2021: Top-Rated Robot Vacuums from iRobot, eufy, GOOVI, and More
This post was last updated at 11:51 AM EST. Christmas is here—retail Christmas, that is! Amazon is holding its annual...
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The Latest Prime Day Furniture Deals 2021: Massive Discounts on Zinus, Tangkula, Nathan James, and More
This post was last updated at 11:42 AM EST.  One of the biggest online sale events of the summer is here: Amazon Prim...
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The Latest Walmart Amazon Prime Day Deals: Deep Discounts at Walmart on ROKU, Microsoft, Instant Pot, and More During Prime Day 2021
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The Latest Best Buy Prime Day Deals 2021: Snag Samsung Appliances, Dell Computers, Apple Products and More At Great Prices
This post was last updated at 11:33 AM EST.  Step aside, Prime Day: While Amazon is known for its summer savings even...
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Target Prime Day 2021: Target Deal Days Discounts on Ninja, Bose, Samsung, Garmin, and More
This post was last updated at 11:05 AM EST. Move over, Prime Day: Amazon isn’t the only place to get the best deals o...
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The 15 Best Gifts for Campers Who Love the Outdoors in Any Season
Time spent outside is essential for overall health, and campers know firsthand the benefits of quality time in nature...
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Target Prime Day: The Best Deals at Target to Rival Amazon Prime Day 2021
Target's Deal Days are here! Save big on name-brand items during Target's rival Prime Day event. Check out the latest...
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Walmart Amazon Prime Day Deals 2021: Walmart's Rival Prime Day Deals Bonanza
Want the latest deals? We've compiled a list of the best—and the latest— of Walmart's Prime Day deals we love. There ...
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The Best Ornament Storage to Protect and Organize Your Baubles
At the end of the holiday season, after the celebrations come to a close, it’s time to face the far less exciting tas...
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How To: Water a Christmas Tree
For many, nothing quite says “Christmas” like a real tree. With it comes the tradition of picking one out with loved ...
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Pests That Might Be Lurking in Your Christmas Tree—and How to Get Rid of Them
You may not be the only one admiring your beautiful tree. Unwanted visitors may have scoped it out and settled in, and it’s time to tell them to bug off!
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The Best Drive-Through Christmas Light Displays in America
End the year on the right note. Safely visit one of these dazzling festivals from the comfort of your car.
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The Best Christmas Tree Toppers to Add to Your Holiday Decor
In many homes, the Christmas tree is the centerpiece of holiday decor—and the topper is its crowning glory. Some folk...
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‘Tis the Season for House Fires—Don’t Be a Statistic
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. However, it can also be a potentially dangerous season. According to the Na...
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The Dos and Don’ts of Holiday Decorating When Your Home Is On the Market
‘Tis the season to be festive and jolly, but if your home is on the market, it’s also the season to sell. Selling a h...
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Move Over Poinsettias—Succulent Christmas Trees Are the New Go-To Holiday Houseplants
The holidays bring some cheer we could all use in 2020, and finding quirky new additions to decorating traditions is ...
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10 Easy Ways to Add Christmas Curb Appeal
Liven up the front door and share your holiday spirit with the whole neighborhood this year!
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10 Things You Should Know Before You Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree
Whether this is your first time cutting down your own tree or it's an annual tradition, keep these 10 important tips in mind before you head out to the Christmas ...
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How Long Does a Christmas Tree Last?
While there are many advantages to putting up an artificial Christmas trees, purists will say that there’s nothing li...
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25 Things You Never Knew About the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Learn about the magic (and lots of hard work) that goes into putting on this holiday tradition.
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15 Super Cool Holiday Gifts to Get Before They’re Gone
Get them while the getting is good: These trendy Christmas gifts and gadgets are on many a wish list, but if you wait too long to buy them they may sell out.
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15 Ways We All Waste Money Over the Holidays
The holiday season is already hard enough on your bank account, but it can be especially costly when you make any of these 15 holiday spending mistakes.
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Set the Thanksgiving Table with 20 Budget Buys
Create a beautiful and intimate Thanksgiving gathering with these table decor ideas.
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Here's How Much of Each Popular Thanksgiving Food Gets Consumed Each Year
If you think you overdo it at the holidays, just take a look at these numbers for how much the rest of America eats at Thanksgiving.
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23 Practical Products That Make Great Gifts
This holiday season, make life a little easier for the ones you love by giving them practical items that will get plenty of use all year round.
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35 Easy Painted Pumpkins to Perk Up Your Halloween
Feeling festive but don't want to deal with the mess of carving pumpkins? Then these painted pumpkins, from striped to marbled, will help you get in the Halloween...
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35 Ways to Decorate for Fall When You’re Sick of Pumpkins
Beautify your autumn home, with nary an orange gourd in sight.
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The Best Gift Baskets
Choosing gifts for the people in your life can be difficult, but a gift basket tends to be a perennial crowd-pleaser ...
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12 Things You Never Knew About Memorial Day
Celebrate the unofficial start of summer with a dozen fascinating facts about Memorial Day, which has evolved over the centuries, thanks to freed slaves, Southern...
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The Best Storage Solutions for All Your Holiday Gear
When it's time to take down the tinsel, lights, ornaments, and garlands, these DIY storage ideas will keep the holidays from taking over your home for the rest of...
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The Best Christmas Lights to Brighten the Holiday Season, Tested
Decorating with colorful lights is a fun, festive part of the holiday season, both indoors and outside the home. For ...
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The Most Common Holiday Accidents—And How to Avoid Them
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—that is, until someone gets hurt. Avoid these common holiday accidents to keep your spirits bright (and safe).
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20 Ways to Make Less Trash During the Holidays
This holiday season, give the environment—and your wallet—the gift of less waste by adopting the following back-to-basics strategies.
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The Best Christmas Tree Stands to Show Off Your Holiday Spirit
An evergreen strung with delicate ornaments and lights but sitting in a shaky, shoddy base is an accident waiting to ...
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50 Insanely Easy-to-Make Holiday Ornaments
With some common tools, scrap supplies, and a little know-how, you can transform just about anything into a decorative accent for your holiday tree. Here's proof!
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11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door
Whether you're home for the holidays or not, this festive season is a popular time for break-ins. Find out what mistakes you might be making that leaves your hous...
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How to Make Your Christmas Tree Last All Season
You found the perfect Christmas tree, now you just need to make sure it survives until December 25. Luckily, with these helpful tips keeping your fir fresh isn't ...
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30 Vintage Christmas Ideas Worth Bringing Back
Done with Christmas commercialism? Revisiting Yuletide ideas from days gone by may lead to new family traditions, and your jolliest holiday season yet.
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40 DIY Advent Calendars to Help You Count Down to Christmas
Build up excitement as you count down to Christmas with an Advent calendar that offers a fun surprise on each of the 24 days leading up to the big event. One of t...
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20 Surprising Stories Behind Popular Christmas Decorations
Learn the lore about your favorite festive flair.
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35 Fresh and Festive Ways to Dress Up Your Thanksgiving Table
Draw from autumn's bounty to dress your holiday table naturally. We've rounded up some of the best Thanksgiving table ideas to provide inspiration for this year's...
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15 Ways to Decorate the Staircase This Holiday Season
When decking the halls for the holidays, check out these fun, easy ideas for styling your staircase.
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13 Tips for Fitting Everyone Around the Thanksgiving Table
Get more out of your dining space and maximize your family’s enjoyment at the next big gathering or Thanksgiving meal with a few easy strategies.
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The 22 Coolest Pumpkin Displays Across the Country
Fall is in the air: clear days, crisp nights, and… pumpkins everywhere. If you're in the mood for a stunning pumpkin display, look no further than these festivals.
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15 Imaginative Garlands to Add Charm and Whimsy to Your Holiday Home
Why settle for just beads when you can dress your tree with stringed-decorations made from felt, corks, bells and more. Check out these imaginative Christmas gar...
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8 Things You Never Even Knew About Christmas Trees
Once December rolls around, Christmas trees pop up in living rooms and public spaces nationwide. Though their twinkling lights, dazzling ornaments, and elegant ga...
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20 Easy Ways to Be the Best Holiday Host
From fuss-free party invitations to insanely easy-to-assemble guest goodies, these holiday hosting ideas are sure to earn you the title of "host with the most." T...
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22 Unique Ways to Display Holiday Cards
By the time Christmas Eve rolls around, many mantels will be groaning under a flood of holiday greeting cards. Lighten the load by displaying cards in cheerful DI...
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Here’s How Designers Decorate for the Holidays
Searching for inspiration for your holiday decor? Look no further! We’ve gathered the boldest, brightest ideas for 2018 from top designers around the country. The...
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The Weirdest Things Anyone Has Ever Used to Make an Awesome DIY Christmas Wreath
Christmas wreaths have traditionally taken the form of rings of evergreen boughs, but in a daring break with the past, today's DIYers create colorful decorations ...
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The 7 Best Types of Christmas Trees for Your Home
When shopping for a Christmas tree at a local lot or tree farm, you’ll likely encounter different types of Christmas ...
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8 All-Too-Common Christmas Gifts No One Actually Wants
While it may be true that "it's the thought that counts," it's also true that far too often the recipient's thought upon opening a gift is "Ugh." Some holiday gif...
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13 New Gadgets Everyone Wants for Christmas
Whether you're shopping for a techie or a kid, an adventurer or a gamer, it can be a challenge to keep up with what's hot. That's why we've developed a cheat shee...
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10 Last-Minute Tricks for a Stress-Free Christmas
It's only one day of the year, but Christmas can take days or weeks of planning, especially if you are the host. This gathering of family and friends is supposed ...
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This DIY Christmas Tree Stand Makes Your Fake Fir Look Real (and Taller!)
You've adorned every limb with baubles, tinsel, and ribbon, but what's a fully decorated tree if its base remains bar...
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How To: Hang Christmas Lights Outside
'Tis the season for all things twinkling and bright. In countless communities nationwide, hanging outdoor Christmas l...
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12 Christmas Tree Decorating Fails
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and one of the best things about it is trimming the Christmas tree with glistening string lights, garlands, and ornament...
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The Cheapest Gifts from the Fanciest Home Brands
Unless you recently won the lottery, chances are you like to budget for holiday shopping. But smart spending doesn’t mean you can’t buy gifts from some of the nic...
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10 Ways to Decorate Your Xmas Tree for Under $10
Christmas comes but once a year—and it's almost here! Now is the time to dust off last year's holiday decorations and begin gathering new supplies to make this ye...
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How To: Make Concrete Pumpkins
This content has been brought to you by Quikrete. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. If you love havin...
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How to Preserve Pumpkins Without Harming Wildlife
The scariest sight on your porch this Halloween might not be the ghoulish grin on your jack-o’-lantern’s face, but ra...
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15 Easy Ways to Terrify Trick-or-Treaters
When it comes to decorating for Halloween, there are several approaches—all of them valid. You can go for kitschy, silly, or even comically cute. But if you love ...
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15 Times Outdoor X-Mas Decorations Went Too Far
From Christmas carnivals on the lawn to grand light shows synchronized to holiday music, these 15 houses decked out with over-the- top decor and lighting provide ...
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12 Other Ways to Decorate with X-Mas Ornaments
Ornament collections seem to grow exponentially as time goes by, thanks to plentiful purchases, crafting sessions, and numerous family hand-me-downs. Instead of k...
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10 Ways to Prank-Proof Your Home on Halloween
Halloween has the potential to bring out the world’s best fun or worst mischief. To ensure that your holiday is full of treats instead of tricks, consider these t...
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12 Brilliant Hacks for Your Best-Ever Halloween Pumpkin
A picture-perfect pumpkin gives any front porch a magical autumn glow. Whether your ideal design is a classic face or an intricate work of art, these clever carvi...
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22 Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays
If you’re over the environmental impact of disposable wrapping paper, get creative. Use these household materials to make your gift packaging even more meaningful.
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Christmas Miracle: 8 Simple Fixes for All Your Tree Troubles
Natural Christmas trees are traditional, beautiful, and make your house smell like the holidays. But none of them are perfect, and fresh cut trees come with their...
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DIY Lite: The One Christmas Tree That's Not a Pain to Store
Every December—occasionally as soon as the day after Thanksgiving—holiday-loving home decorators divide into two grou...
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15 Insanely Easy Ways to Decorate for the Holidays
'Tis the season for sparkling lights, beautiful trees, and garlands galore! Decking out your home for the holidays is always enjoyable, but it can also be time-co...
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12 Gadgets Every Homeowner Wants for Christmas
With the holidays right around the corner, it's time to start making your gift list and checking it twice. But with so many gadgets on the market today, weeding t...
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Holiday Stain Removal Guide: How to Rub Out Coffee, Gravy, Wax, and More
When the turkey grease splatters or a glass of red wine spills, spring into action with these couch-, clothes-, and carpet-saving stain-removal tips.
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11 Ways to Make Your House Smell Like Christmas
The aromas of gingerbread, pine, and peppermint are hallmarks of the holiday season. If you’re going tree-free this year and have no intention of baking, however,...
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Kits for Kids: 10 Gifts for Young Makers
As you play Santa this holiday and shop for the youngsters on your list, go for gifts that give all year long. The marketplace is packed with arts and crafts sets...
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12 Simple Woodworking Projects for Christmas
You've trimmed the tree, graced your door with an evergreen wreath, and decked the halls with boughs of holly—it's hard not to feel a little woodsy this time of y...
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9 Gifts for the Tool Nut Who Has It All
If you know someone who gets starry-eyed over T-squares and power drills, chances are that special someone already has a well-stocked workshop chock-full of tools...
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Holiday Hotlines to Have on Speed Dial
The holidays (and holiday guests) are a-coming, so stock the refrigerator, unearth your turkey roaster, and polish th...
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10 Creative Stocking Stuffers You Can Make in Minutes
A handmade gift from the heart always amounts to far more than what money can buy. This holiday season, put the DIY skills you've harvested to work, and stuff you...
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Top Tips for Taking Down the Christmas Tree
Everyone loves the Christmas tree—so long as it's standing proudly upright and is already fully decorated. Sure, some...
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Don't Forget These 10 Christmas Eve Must Do's
Christmas comes but once a year, but it's still hard to imagine where all that prep time goes! If you're still counting down the hours, use this checklist to make...
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How To: Make a Fresh Holiday Garland
This year, as you dress up your house for the holidays, consider decking the halls with twinkling lights, festive rib...
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How to Fix Christmas Lights: Troubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance
 If avoiding frustration and preserving your holiday spirit are at the top of the wish list this holiday season, lear...
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How To: Make a Gingerbread House From Scratch
The holiday season comes with so many traditions—cooking and baking, house decorating, caroling, and cocoa making—but...
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A Brief History of Nutcrackers
These fancifully painted fellows herald the holiday season in grand style. Slideshow: Nutcrackers on ParadeBefore the...
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How To: Make an Evergreen Holiday Wreath
As soon as December hits, I’m ready to break out the Christmas cheer. When it comes to decorating for the holiday, I’...
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Tabletop Christmas Trees for the Holiday Season
Choosing a live evergreen to serve as your Christmas tree brings a fresh scent and a bit of the outdoors into your ho...
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Bob Vila's Holiday Gift Guide: For Tool Lovers
Whether you're looking for a stocking stuffer or a gift to slip under the tree, our top tool picks will help you shop for the tool-loving handyman or woman in you...
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52 Unexpected and Amazing Ways to Decorate Pumpkins
It's happening again, people! The parade of pumpkin pies, pancakes, and spiced lattes has begun, proclaiming loudly t...
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Christmas Trees—Real vs. Artificial?
Christmas season is upon us so it’s time to dig around in the attic, the garage, and the basement for all that stored...
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