Holidays

From decorating to hosting to organizing, the holidays can be overwhelming. Family Handyman is here to help with our favorite holiday tips for your home.

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The 5 Best Christmas Tree Fences for Every Budget

A Christmas tree fence is the most practical and elegant way to keep your tree and ornaments safe.


9 Best Wreath Hangers for a Door or Window

The best wreath hangers never damage doors and always put you in the holiday spirit.


The 5 Best Smart Christmas Trees, Tested by Shopping Editors

Work smarter, not harder, this holiday season with a pre-lit, app-controlled tree. Here are our top choices for...


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How to Put Lights On a Christmas Tree

Believe it or not, there's a right way and a wrong way to string Christmas lights.


9 Unique Ways To Hang Christmas Stockings

These uncommon hangers and stocking displays will help you think outside the box (or mantel!) when hanging your Christmas stockings...


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10 Ways To Decorate Your Fireplace for Christmas

Turn your living room into a sparkling holiday haven with these creative Christmas fireplace décor ideas from Instagram.


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7 Best Ways To Store Christmas Lights

While strings of twinkle lights bring joy to the holidays, putting them away can be quite a chore. To help:...


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Outrageous Outdoor Holiday Decorations You Have to See

These outrageous outdoor holiday decorations will keep you giggling all the way through the season.

30 Last-Minute DIY Gifts for Mother’s Day

Get Mother's Day right with an awesome DIY gift for mom.


9 Last-Minute Walmart Gifts Ideas Around $20

It’s not too late (or too expensive) to find great gifts for everyone on your list at Walmart....


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10 Hot Gifts to Keep Your Loved Ones Warm This Winter

With the holidays comes cold weather. Keep your people warm with these gift ideas.


What is a Maypole and Why Do People Dance Around It?

Every year on May 1, dancers weave ribbons around a maypole. But why?


What is a May Basket and Why Do People Hang Them on Doors?

Perhaps the sweet tradition of giving May baskets is ready for a reboot.


15 DIY Pranks to Pull on April Fool’s Day

This one's for all of you jokesters out there. If you're ready to pull some fun-spirited pranks on friends and...


15 Alternatives to Ordinary Wrapping Paper

Move over traditional wrapping paper—there are plenty of creative ways to wrap gifts that go beyond the store-bought roll of...


Live Christmas Tree vs. Artificial: Which One Is Better?

Learn the pros and cons of real vs. fake Christmas trees to determine what's right for you. Plus, we've included...


How to Make a Christmas Bow

Tying a bow on a present is the perfect way to show someone how much you care. Here's how to...

The Most Outrageous Christmas Light Displays of All Time

If you thought your Christmas lights looked good, think again after seeing these outrageous displays.


7 Funny Christmas Inflatables

Christmas inflatables have become a popular outdoor holiday decoration, but some you'll have to see to believe.


How To Keep a Christmas Tree Alive Through the Holidays

If you put your tree up in November, there's always a chance your tree will dry out. Make sure that...


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The Top Power Tools Every DIYer Wants for Christmas

A DIYer can never have enough power tools. Take a look at what our editors truly want for Christmas.


The 8 Best Christmas Light Projectors of 2024

Turn up the holiday cheer with a Christmas light projector, a fun way to brighten the outside or inside of...


11 Hilarious Christmas Decoration Fails

Christmas time can be stressful. Lighten the mood by remembering you'll never fail at Christmas decorating as bad as these...

15 Tips and Tricks for Storing Holiday Decorations

Say Goodbye to tangled holiday lights and crushed ornaments with these simple, affordable holiday storage ideas.


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How To DIY a Flocked Christmas Tree

Make your Christmas tree look like it was plucked straight out of a winter wonderland with these easy flocking techniques.


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8 Facts About the Winter Solstice You Need to Know

We may not specifically celebrate the winter solstice today, but some of our favorite winter holidays surround the annual event.


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How to Make a DIY Christmas Wreath in 7 Steps

Follow these simple steps for how to make your own DIY Christmas wreath by using the branches from your Christmas...


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How and When to Water a Christmas Tree

Don't forget — your real Christmas tree needs regular watering.


How To Store a Christmas Tree

Keep your artificial Christmas tree and your house clean with these storage tips.