Holidays
Could You Be Allergic to Christmas?
Sneezing and congestion might not be the signs of a seasonal cold but rather a reaction to holiday decorations
Weatherproof Your Outdoor Decorations
Make sure your lights and more make it through the holidays
40 Best Pumpkin Carvings of Monsters and Villains
The best depictions of bad guys, and frightening and friendly ghouls from our annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
15 Easy Halloween Decorating How-Tos
Get ready for trick-or-treaters with these simple projects for spooking up your home
How Make a Ghost Out of Chicken Wire
Looking for a creative halloween decoration for your yard? This eerie "ghost" is poised and ready to startle unsuspecting visitors.
How to Create an Eerie Halloween Mirror
This haunting "reflection" will spook your guests and turn any entryway into a spot the Addams Family would approve of.
Editor's Picks: Our Favorite Holiday Decorating Ideas
Get inspired to deck the halls at your old house with these holiday home decorating ideas
24 Easy Upgrades to Create a Festive Holiday Home
Simple and quick projects to turn your ho-hum house bright and fun for the holiday season
15 Amazing, Award-Winning Gingerbread Houses
Take a look at these award winning ginger bread houses from that will inspire you to build your own masterpiece.
How to Transport a Live Christmas Tree Home
Here’s how to get your Christmas tree on a car and take it home safely.
Easy Salvage-Style Halloween Decorations
Assemble your own fright-worthy decorations out of salvage-yard and thrift-store finds—even the junk in your attic
Jack-o'-Lanterns With Famous Faces
These legendary-looking gourds feature meticulous portraits of some of your favorite celebs and fictional characters. All carvings from TOH Pumpkin Carving Contests of years past
Spooky Halloween Home Decor
Get into the spirit of the season with 19 truly terrifying decorations that'll make your Halloween haunt the scariest on the block
Holiday Host Survival Guide
Despite your best efforts to prepare, you'll probably encounter a blip or two during your family gathering. Here's how to handle the unexpected
World's Wildest Holiday House Displays
This Old House has assembled 26 over-the-top abodes with holiday lights so bright, you could probably see them from outer space
World's 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
How to Avoid Holiday Horrors
Here's how to save your house from devolving into a disaster during the holidays
Create a Craftsman-Style Holiday Entry
The earthy tones and nature-themed motifs that define this architectural style make for a festive, welcoming porch
Wooden Christmas Yard Decorations
If lights and garland aren't enough, these DIY yard decor kits will help you create a head-turning holiday display.
Quick Fixes to Make Before Holiday Guests Arrive
Make sure your home is in top shape for festivities with friends and family
How to Build a Christmas Tree Box
Create your own tree box clad with tin ceiling tiles to make a big statement with a small Christmas tree
How to Carve a Pumpkin
Follow these 5 easy tips from a pro and you'll have pumpkin carving success! Then, enter the TOH Pumpkin Carving Contest for a shot at the Grand Prize
How to Create Beautiful Pumpkin Luminaries
Your drill is the key to making this out-of-the-ordinary Halloween decoration
12 Smart Holiday Decoration Storage Tips
Handy products and some pro organization tips to help pack your Christmas decorations.
Craziest Homeowner Holiday Disaster Stories
From falling off the ladder to squirrels in the Christmas tree, here are your most dreadful holiday mishap moments
Save Money with a Native Christmas Tree
Buying a holiday tree that grows naturally in your region can cost less and save you headaches long after you toss the tinsel
Traditional Holiday Decorating Ideas
The editors at This Old House helped make Blair House, the presidential guest house in Washington, D.C., festive for Christmas. Check out the clever, low-cost ideas they used to create a holiday with a little history
11 Common Holiday Hazards and How to Avoid Them
Keep the "happy" in "happy holidays" by making sure you avoid these common (but preventable) Christmas-season dangers
How to Pick a Christmas Tree
Are you picking up a tree this weekend? Here are ten different types of Christmas tree species with tips to help you decide which one is the best for you.
Editors' Picks: Best Pumpkin Carvings Ever
Steal pumpkin-carving design ideas from this impressive harvest, plucked from the archives of our annual TOH Pumpkin Carving Contest
How to Prepare for a Stress-Free Holiday Feast
If organizing and cooking for the holiday hordes turns your home into a war zone, follow these foolproof tips on getting your kitchen in tip-top shape for a happy and smooth-running Turkey Day
Tools to Cure Wrap Rage
This holiday, curb the frustration. These 11 items help you open impenetrable packaging while keeping your gifts—and your fingers—intact