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Black Friday Christmas Tree Deals From $41 at Amazon, Home Depot, and Ace

By Glenda Taylor

The Hayata 6.6-Foot 7 Count Color Christmas Bubble Lights with a flocked Christmas tree in the background.
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Editors’ Favorites: 11 of the Best Indoor Christmas Lights for a Festive Season

By Stacey L. Nash

The Best Outdoor Christmas Decorations Option
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The Best Outdoor Christmas Decorations of 2025

By Savannah Sher, Daryna Tobey

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12 Unexpected Tools to Use for Thanksgiving Prep and Cleanup

By Timothy Dale

Welcome mat on front porch
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Easy Home Improvement Tasks to Tackle Before Hosting Holiday Guests

By Daryna Tobey

King of Christmas Trees Are 40% Off Ahead of Black Friday
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King of Christmas Trees Are 40% Off at Amazon Ahead of Black Friday

By Paul Rankin

A festive dining table decorated for Thanksgiving.
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35 Fresh and Festive Ways to Dress Up Your Thanksgiving Table

By Caitlin Castelaz

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12 Things Every Holiday Host Needs This Season

by Daryna Tobey

Balsam Hill Flip The Balsam Hill flip tree beautifully set up and decorated next to a white brick fireplace. Review
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This Tree Sets Up in 60 Seconds—Really

By Beth Cranston

Smart Plug Deals on Amazon
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Smart Outdoor Plugs for Holiday Lights Are Up to 40% Off at Amazon

By Glenda Taylor

Home Decorators Collection Grand Duchess Balsam Fir Review
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I Was Team Real Christmas Tree Until I Tested Home Depot’s Viral Tree

By Daryna Tobey

Squirrel sitting inside a jack o'lantern with no top.
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How to Keep Squirrels Away From Pumpkins

By Nina Malkin, Gretchen Heber

Woman making sleeping place for guest on a grey chaise sofa bed in living room.
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Expecting Overnight Guests for the Holidays? Here’s Where to Put Them

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Bob Vila Staff

31 Vintage Christmas Ideas Worth Revisiting This Year
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31 Vintage Christmas Ideas Worth Revisiting This Year

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

The Best Outdoor Christmas Lights Options
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We Tested the Best Outdoor Christmas Lights to Add Holiday Cheer, See Our Favorites

By Michelle Larson, Stacey L. Nash, Jasmine Harding

National Tree Company artificial tree decorated (and now on sale)
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I Can’t Believe I Found a Realistic Fake Christmas Tree for $110

By Glenda Taylor

Many numbered felt Christmas stockings in red, white, and green hanging from a string in a living room.
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40 DIY Advent Calendar Ideas to Help You Count Down to Christmas

By Manasa Reddigari, Caitlin Castelaz, Updated by Teresa Odle

Two cheerful young sisters hanging Christmas ornaments on the Christmas tree at home.
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Would You Rent a Christmas Tree? Why Some Folks Don’t Hold Onto Their Holiday Decorations

By Sandi Schwartz

Large pumpkins and spooky plants in containers outside a front door.
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11 Spooky Plants for Colorful Halloween Containers

By Lauren Landers

Best Outdoor Halloween Decorations Option Haunted Living 5.49-in Haunted House Hanging Decoration
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The 16 Best Halloween Decorations To Add Spookiness and Fun To Your Home

By Savannah Sher

Animatronic werewolf in Lowe's Halloween decorations department
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Lowe’s Already Stocked Talking Gargoyles and Werewolves for Halloween (But They’ll Sell Out Before October)

By Glenda Taylor

Home Depot's 12-Foot Skeleton, Skeleton Dog, and More 2024 Halloween Decorations
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Giant Skeletons and More are Back at Home Depot—But They’ll Sell Out Before Halloween

By Glenda Taylor

11 Ways to Make Your House Smell Like Christmas
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11 Ways to Make Your House Smell Like Christmas

By Jennifer Noonan, Margaret Foley

A multigenerational group of people wearing matching green t-shirts work together to plant a tree.
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The Story Behind Arbor Day—And 6 Local Celebrations That Have Us Green With Envy

By Deirdre Mundorf

22 Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays
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22 Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays

By Debra Immergut, Kat Hodgins

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12 Simple Ways to Improve Your Piece of Earth

By Lori Lovely

cheap Halloween decorations
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16 Cheap Halloween Decorations for $10 or Less

By Kat Hodgins, Glenda Taylor

Used Christmas tree in front yard by curb, waiting for recycling pickup. Pile of cut and wasted christmas trees.
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7 Ways to Recycle Your Tree After Christmas

By Jennifer Noonan

Decorated Christmas Tree Near Fireplace at Home
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How to Make a Fake Christmas Tree Look Good—For Less

By Savannah Sher

Hallway Of Home Decorated For Christmas Viewed Towards Open Front Door
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11 Ways to Repurpose Christmas Decor at the Holidays and Beyond

By Savannah Sher

Luxury Brooklyn House with Christmas Decorations, New York. Blue sky.
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5 Things to Know Before Buying a Holiday Inflatable

By Deirdre Mundorf

Several strings of the best Christmas lights side by side during testing.
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The Best Christmas Lights to Brighten the Holiday Season, Tested

By Shannon Lee, Stacey L. Nash

The Best Christmas Tree Stand Option supporting a decorated Christmas tree with a few presents around it.
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The Best Christmas Tree Stands to Show Off Your Holiday Spirit

By Carol Benton, Andreana Lefton, Tiffany Lewis

Antique furniture, antique brass and copper candle holders. Spruce sprigs in antique vase.
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The Ultimate Christmas Checklist: 30 Tasks to Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays

By Margaret Foley

The Best Christmas Ornaments Option
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The 28 Best Christmas Ornaments

By Jasmine Harding

Adorned Christmas Tree, Wreath, and Garland Inside Living Room, Copyspace
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How to Put Lights on a Christmas Tree the Right Way

By Kat Hodgins, Bob Vila Staff

Photo of young family carrying home their Christmas tree
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Shopping for a Christmas Tree? Answer These 3 Questions First

By Jennifer Noonan

Young couple setting up live tree.
Holidays & Celebrations

How Long Does a Christmas Tree Last?

By Manasa Reddigari, Gretchen Heber

Man holding a string of Christmas lights with a Christmas tree in the background.
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How to Fix Christmas Lights: Troubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila Staff

Holiday Safety Tips
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Leave Your Home Worry-Free By Following These 8 Essential Holiday Safety Tips

By Meghan Wentland

Christmas lights in trash
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Don’t Throw Your Old Christmas Lights in the Trash—Do This Instead

By Tom Scalisi, Teresa Odle

Santa-is-peeking-through-a-doorway-with-a-red-had-and-bells
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The Results Are In: When Do You Put Up and Take Down Your Christmas Decorations?

By Deirdre Mundorf, Anna Castelaz

A young girl painting a medium-size pumpkin black with a watercolor brush.
Holidays & Celebrations

How to Pick the Best Paint for Pumpkins This Fall

By Eleanor Chalstrom

A row of houses decorated with bright colored christmas lights.
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12 Pro Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights Outdoors

By Gretchen Heber

13 Insanely Easy Halloween Projects You Can DIY
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13 Insanely Easy Halloween Projects You Can DIY

By Bob Vila Staff

How to Make Your Christmas Tree Last All Season
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How to Make Your Christmas Tree Last All Season

By Kelsey Savage

The Best Places to Buy Christmas Trees Options
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The Best Places to Buy Christmas Trees

By Carol Benton

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The 7 Best Types of Christmas Trees for Your Home

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

The Best Christmas Garland Options
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The Best Christmas Garlands

By Jasmine Harding

The Best Christmas Stocking Options
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The Best Christmas Stockings

By Savannah Sher

The Best Storage Solutions for All Your Holiday Gear
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The Best Storage Solutions for All Your Holiday Gear

By Caitlin Castelaz

Holiday Stain Removal Guide: How to Rub Out Coffee, Gravy, Wax, and More
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Holiday Stain Removal Guide: How to Rub Out Coffee, Gravy, Wax, and More

By Nicole Shein, Jennifer Noonan

20 Easy Ways to Be the Best Holiday Host
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20 Easy Ways to Be the Best Holiday Host

By Manasa Reddigari, Caitlin Castelaz

11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door
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11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door

By Glenda Taylor

Christmas pickle tradition
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Solved! What is the Meaning Behind the Christmas Pickle Ornament?

By Savannah Sher

The Best Places to Buy Christmas Lights Options
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The Best Places to Buy Christmas Lights

By Savannah Sher

10 Things You Should Know Before You Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree
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10 Things You Should Know Before You Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

13 Tips for Fitting Everyone Around the Thanksgiving Table
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13 Tips for Fitting Everyone Around the Thanksgiving Table

By Theresa Clement, Larry Bilotti

Easy DIY Thanksgiving Decorations
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10 Easy DIY Thanksgiving Decorations

By Kat Hodgins, Marisa Villarreal

How to Water a Christmas Tree
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How To: Water a Christmas Tree

By Kathleen Corlett

How to Make an Evergreen Wreath
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How To: Make an Evergreen Holiday Wreath

By Jennifer Noonan

Christmas Miracle: 8 Simple Fixes for All Your Tree Troubles
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Christmas Miracle: 8 Simple Fixes for All Your Tree Troubles

By Jennifer Noonan

50 Insanely Easy-to-Make Holiday Ornaments
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50 Insanely Easy-to-Make Holiday Ornaments

By Caitlin Castelaz

35 Ways to Decorate for Fall When You’re Sick of Pumpkins
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35 Ways to Decorate for Fall When You’re Sick of Pumpkins

By Andreana Lefton