Holidays
How To Build a Halloween Witch's Cauldron
Stir up a frightful sight in your yard without much toil and trouble. Follow our step-by-step guide to build a decorative witch's cauldron.
Tools To Gift Your Favorite DIY-er This Christmas (2023 Guide)
Discover the perfect gifts for your favorite DIY-er this holiday season, from cordless drills and multi-tools to saw kits and tool bags.
Here Are the Best Holiday Gifts Under $50 (2023 Guide)
Discover the best winter essentials to gift this holiday season, including fireplace inserts, heated blankets, and air humidifiers.
Here Are the Best Holiday Gifts Under $50 (2023 Guide)
Find the best holiday gifts under $50, from cozy items like vests and blankets to items for your favorite home chef.
Here Are the Best Holiday Gifts Under $25 (2023 Guide)
Discover the best Secret Santa gifts and stocking stuffers under $25, including camping mugs, book lights, winter accessories, and more.
Our Favorite Cyber Monday Deals
We've rounded up our favorite Cyber Monday deals. Take a look at our guides for savings on home goods, appliances, electronics, and more.
Our Favorite Black Friday Deals
We've compiled our favorite Black Friday deals in one place. Check out our guides for discounted home goods, appliances, electronics, and more.
Ask TOH Celebrates Their Fathers as Mentors
Ask This Old House team members talk about how their fathers shaped their lives and careers.
Home Fireworks Safety: Essential Tips for a Safe Celebration
Planning your own fireworks show at home? Learn essential tips to keep your fireworks celebration safe.
Our 35 Best Mother's Day Gifts for 2024
Whether you’re shopping for Mom, Grandma, or another mother in your life, we have you covered. From gardening accessories to power tools, here are a few ideas to get you started.
Find Last-Minute Holiday Deals on Gifts for the Home
If you’re a last-minute shopper looking for that perfect gift for the DIYer in your life, we have you covered with these great deals on home products.
Tips for Getting Your House Ready for the Holidays
Are you hosting the family gathering this year? Here are a few ways to whip your house into shape so you won’t have to worry about mishaps arising while guests are visiting.
Must-Know Christmas Light Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Master electrician Heath Eastman shows host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about holiday light safety, so he can be festive and safe.
Best Spooky Decor for Halloween (2024 Guide)
You can add a spooky touch to your house with colorful pumpkins, ghouls, spiders, and more. Here is the best spooky decor for Halloween.
How To Make Wooden Christmas Ornaments
Craft wooden Christmas ornaments using a lathe and scrap wood.
7 Best Christmas Ornaments (2023 Guide)
Christmas ornaments help you and your family celebrate the holiday season. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best Christmas ornaments to help you find the product that’s right for you.
Best Artificial Christmas Trees (2024 Guide)
Christmas trees get you into the holiday spirit. In this review, our team takes a look at some of the best artificial Christmas trees for a range of spaces, budgets, and personal tastes.
How to Safely Hang Outdoor Christmas Lights
In this DIY Smarts, This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner safely install a variety of Christmas lights.
Everything You Need to Know About Christmas Trees
Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada discusses the various types of Christmas trees.
Home Holiday Nightmares: Avoiding Seasonal Disasters
This Old House pros recount stories of holiday mishaps and provide tips on how to prepare your home to prevent holiday disasters.
Fourth of July Guide: Backyard Furniture, Gifts, Grills & More
Are you planning a small outdoor gathering this summer with close friends and family? We’ve rounded up our favorite items—from grills to patio furniture and pool accessories—that are certain to make your Fourth of July soirée one to remember.
Christmas Tree Maintenance: How To Keep up With Your Tree
Learn some of the most effective tips for keeping your Christmas tree happy and healthy all season long with our tree maintenance guide.
Father’s Day Gift Guide (2024)
Need that perfect gift for Dad? From grills to power tools to the latest smart tech, our Father's Day Gift Guide has something for everyone.
The Best Plant-Based Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Give your special someone something special this Valentine's Day. Instead of cards, try plants, or one of the other unique gifts we've included in our guide.
Our Favorite Christmas Tree Ornaments
Here are the decorations on the TOH tree this year!
Everything You Need to know to Make a Pinecone Wreath
Need some quick and pleasing front-door decor? A ring crafted from pinecones you foraged—or bought—takes minutes to make.
How To Host Thanksgiving: 15 Simple Tips for a Great Holiday
Host a smooth, successful Thanksgiving dinner this year with these 15 tips on prepping, cooking safely, and cleaning up.
Thanksgiving Tablescape | Guest-Ready Home
Get this look with a little help from Target and Target.com
The Best Pumpkin Carving Tools
We’ve rounded up and tested the top pumpkin carving tools you need to make a prize-winning masterpiece this Halloween.
Secret Santa at Ask This Old House
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook exchange a variety of tools as gifts for Secret Santa
How to Prevent Holiday Fires
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor travels to UL Laboratories to learn about preventing fires from holiday decorations.
How To Etch Leaves Into Pumpkins
Who says pumpkin carving is only a Halloween activity? Here's how you can etch leaf and floral designs into your pumpkin.