Christmas

Craziest Homeowner Holiday Disaster Stories

From floods on Christmas morning to fireplace mishaps, here are your worst holiday disasters—and a few how-tos to help you fix them. Read more

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TOH Top 100: Best New Home Products

The editors of This Old House hunted high and low to find this year's best products for homeowners and DIYers
DIY Woodworking Kits for Classic Kid's Toys

Give all the pint-sized DIYers on your list classic wooden gifts, made with love by you
The Ultimate Cordless Tool Gift Guide

The best tools, combo kits, accessories and plain-old great deals to help you pick out the perfect gift for everyone on your list
Build a TOH How-to Library

Pick up the newest books by the experts here at This Old House.

Wildest Holiday House Displays

This Old House has assembled 14 more over-the-top abodes with holiday lights so bright, they might be visible from space
Woodworking Plans for Holiday Yard Decor

If lights and garland aren't enough, here's how you can create a head-turning DIY holiday display
Creative Ideas for DIY Wreaths

Ring in the holidays with a unique take on the classic entry decoration
Create a Festive Holiday Dining Room

DIY touches, from a textured table runner to turned wood candlesticks, lend this spirited eating area welcome warmth

Quick Fixes to Do Before Holiday Guests Arrive

Make sure your home is in top shape for festivities with friends and family
Fast Fixes for Ice Dams

Pro advice for preventing ice dams before the snow even falls
Prepare for a Stress-Free Feast

Tips to keep your kitchen from turning into a war zone
Fantastic Fireplace Upgrades

Get your hearth looking like new before winter's chill sets in for good

Cut, Cart, Care for Your Tree

Tips on how to pick the right tree, and what to do with it when you get home.
Opt for a Live Tree This Year

Buy one now, plant it later, then watch it grow year after year
Wildest Christmas Trees

From an upside down tree, to the Pac-Man tree, here are are few of the world's most interesting Yuletide conifers
Tool-Themed Tree Ornaments

You're a house-proud DIYer—and you've got the ornaments to prove it