Holidays

Take a look at these award winning ginger bread houses from that will inspire you to build your own masterpiece.

Here’s how to get your Christmas tree on a car and take it home safely.

Assemble your own fright-worthy decorations out of salvage-yard and thrift-store finds—even the junk in your attic

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

Get into the spirit of the season with 19 truly terrifying decorations that'll make your Halloween haunt the scariest on the block

This Old House has assembled 26 over-the-top abodes with holiday lights so bright, you could probably see them from outer space

From an upside down tree, to the Pac-Man tree, here are are few of the world's most interesting Yuletide conifers

If lights and garland aren't enough, these DIY yard decor kits will help you create a head-turning holiday display.

Make sure your home is in top shape for festivities with friends and family

Create your own tree box clad with tin ceiling tiles to make a big statement underneath a small Christmas tree.

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

Looking to spice up your porch this fall? Your drill is the secret to making this out-of-the-ordinary Halloween decoration.

Handy products and some pro organization tips to help pack your Christmas decorations.

From falling off the ladder to squirrels in the Christmas tree, here are your most dreadful holiday mishap moments

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

Our guide shows you how to avoid common holiday hazards to keep your celebrations safe and festivities enjoyable. Read on to learn more.

Here are 9 different types of real Christmas trees and how to care for them, so you can pick the best type for your home.

Steal pumpkin-carving design ideas from this impressive harvest, plucked from the archives of our annual TOH Pumpkin Carving Contest

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

This holiday, curb the frustration. These 11 items help you open impenetrable packaging while keeping your gifts—and your fingers—intact

Here are more than two dozen ways to prepare for the holidays and make your digs more functional, safe, and guest-friendly.

Dremels, band saws, utility knives: the tools you use to construct a gingerbread house aren't that different from the ones you use on a real house And once you make your own, be sure to submit it to our gingerbread house contest for a chance to win a $670 Kohler prize pack!

Eight astounding gingerbread houses to inspire you to create your own confectionary abode

Want some alternative ways to cook a turkey this Thanksgiving? Here are a products that will help you think outside the oven when you prepare your holiday bird.

Everything you need to build the ultimate pumpkin-carving tool set and Pumpkin Carving Contest

Pro tips for carving the best pumpkin on the block

Deck the halls with these stylish and recycled, all-natural, eco-friendly items

Want to purchase a live Christmas tree this year? Here’s where to buy one and how to plant it and watch it grow year after year.

Create a spine-chilling haunted house with expert scare tactics. Learn timing, effects, and psychological tricks for unforgettable frights.

This Halloween, the best buildings on view are the ones that haven't been renovated or maintained—for a long, long time All photos from the American Ruins film project

Dive into the history of gingerbread trim. Discover how this ornate architectural detail became a hallmark of Victorian homes.

How to find a healthy evergreen, cart it home, get it into the stand, and decorate it—and your house—safely. Oh, and what to do with the tree after the holidays are over