Holidays
How To Etch Leaves Into Pumpkins With a Rotary Tool
This elegant pattern works all season long, from Halloween to Thanksgiving!
Happy Holidays from This Old House
The cast of This Old House and Ask This Old House prepare for a holiday celebration
How to Dog Proof Your Home for the Holidays
Use these 8 dog safety tips during the holidays to keep your canine companion happy and safe.
5 Things to Know Before You Hang Holiday Lights Outside
For a spectacular display that's merry and bright—and doesn't blow a fuse—follow these five tips from lighting pros
7 Holiday Fire Hazards
Keep your home and family safe with these important tips
Creative Holiday Greenery Decorating Ideas
Beyond evergreen, there are a handful of other festive plants you can use for garlands, wreaths, table settings and more.
5 Charming Holiday Decoration Building Projects
Easy DIY decorations for gracious seasonal displays
6 Fast Fixes for the Holiday Season
Easy ways to prep for the festive winter rush
Create a Festive Entry Design
Add warmth with soft paint hues, real greenery, and a perch with patina
16 DIY and Salvage Ornament Ideas
Genius, crafty ideas for accessorizing your Christmas tree, from our favorite bloggers
The Wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg
Forget about decking the halls. In historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, a talented team of designers dress the doors with one-of-a-kind holiday wreaths
7 Easy DIY Thanksgiving Table Settings
Add personal panache to your home decor for the holidays
How to Extend the Life of Your Pumpkin
Read on for tips on how to keep your jack-o'-lantern bright through Halloween.
Creative Halloween Produce-Carving Ideas
After you've entered our annual pumpkin carving contest, tackle one (or all) of these next
7 Ways to Prep for the Fourth of July
Summer holidays are a great way to spend time with your close friends and family. To help maximize your time with those loved ones, follow this checklist to get your home ready to celebrate Independence Day in a safe, fun way.
Find Inspiration in Holiday Decorations From Historic Houses
Recreate some of these period-perfect festive looks to fit your home and style
How to Make an Evergreen Wreath
Follow these easy instructions to make a seasonal wreath with magnolia leaves, juniper, and pine
Deck Your Doors With Easy DIY Wreaths
Hit the home center, the craft store—or even your recycling bin—to make inspiring wreaths that don't require a fat wallet
How to Make a Grapevine Wreath
Learn to make a colorful winter wreath from dried flowers and fruit in a few easy steps
Fast First Aid for Holiday Messes
Raid the pantry or medicine cabinet for quick-fix remedies that will have you back to your guests in no time
How to Choose and Prep a Christmas Tree
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook gives tips for picking the perfect Christmas tree
How to Build a Gingerbread Balustrade
Use a homemade jig to transform stock lumber into flatsawn balusters to dress up the front porch
Home Decorating Tips For the DIYer in You
Here are 11 home decor ideas from the pros that don’t break the bank.
Holiday Home Security Dos and Don'ts
Your empty house is an easy target for burglars. Deter them with these tactical tips
Demystifying Christmas Tree Buying
Our guide to five of the best-selling conifers this season
How to Make a Skeleton Key Snowflake Ornament
Unlock the holiday spirit and show off a collection of skeleton keys with this simple holiday ornament how-to
How to Make a Magnolia Leaf Garland
Add holiday spirit to your home with a DIY garland made of magnolia leaves and juniper.
19 No-Carve Ways to Decorate Pumpkins
Create spooky, funny, or off-the-wall Halloween pumpkin decorations without the danger that comes with sharp cutting tools
How to Make a Gothic Halloween Wreath
Adorn your door for the spooky season with this macabre wreath
How to Build a Giant Halloween Spider
Create a outsized arachnid to spook the neighborhood
How to Build a Halloween Witch's Cauldron
Stir up a frightful sight in your yard without much toil and trouble
99 Amazingly Crafted Gingerbread Houses
Browse this collection of the best gingerbread houses that This Old House readers have impressed us with over the years and get inspired for your own holiday construction project.