Holidays

The holidays should be fun for both humans and furry friends alike. Follow these tips for a stress-free season with your pets.

Follow these tips from our lighting experts for a spectacular holiday display that's merry and bright—and doesn't blow a fuse.

Keep your home and family safe with these important tips

Evergreen isn't the only holiday greenery available. Explore other festive options with these creative holiday greenery decorating ideas.

Easy DIY decorations for gracious seasonal displays

Easy ways to prep for the festive winter rush

Discover 16 crafty ideas for accessorizing your Christmas tree with repurposed or salvaged materials, from hex nuts to Scrabble tiles.

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

Add personal panache to your home decor for the holidays

Looking for some interesting jack-o-lantern alternatives? There are many other fruits and vegetables you can carve for spooky decor.

Follow this hosting checklist to create a fun, safe Fourth of July celebration for all ages. Get tips on grilling and fireworks.

Recreate some of these period-perfect festive looks to fit your home and style

To make these budget-friendly and creative wreaths, hit the home center, the craft store, or even your recycling bin.

Dress up your front porch or balcony with a gingerbread balustrade you can build right at home. Click here for our step-by-step guide.

Check out these 11 home decor ideas from the pros that won’t break the bank.

Your empty house is an easy target for burglars. If you're away this holiday season, deter crime with these practical tips.

Unlock the holiday spirit and show off a collection of skeleton keys with this simple holiday ornament how-to

Create spooky, funny, or off-the-wall Halloween pumpkin decorations without the danger that comes with sharp cutting tools

This Halloween, terrify and entertain trick or treaters with an outsized arachnid hanging from the outside of your home.

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.

Sneezing and congestion might not be the signs of a seasonal cold but rather a reaction to holiday decorations

Read our guide on weatherproofing your outdoor decorations to protect them from the elements and keep them in excellent condition.

The best depictions of bad guys, and frightening and friendly ghouls from our annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

Get ready for trick-or-treaters with these simple projects for spooking up your home.

Looking for a creative Halloween decoration for your yard? This guide will show you how to create a spooky ghost fully out of chicken wire.

Read our step-by-step guide on creating a haunted mirror that adds a ghostly presence to your Halloween decor.

Get inspired to deck the halls at your old house with these holiday home decorating ideas

Simple and quick projects to turn your ho-hum house bright and fun for the holiday season