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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If You See a Teal Pumpkin This Halloween, This Is What It Means

Those brightly colored gourds promote an excellent cause!


Create the Most Stunning Holiday Light Display with These Home Depot Products

Make sure your home stands out for Halloween, Christmas and beyond with smart holiday lights from The Home Depot.


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How To Decorate Your House for Halloween

Consider this your complete guide to Halloween prep, including when, how and what to decorate.


16 Practical Gifts That They’ll Actually Use and Love

We promise these practical gifts won't collect dust on your friend's shelf.


The Home Depot Is Selling an Evil Clown Handyman Decoration for Halloween

Sinister Steve moves, tells bad jokes and ruins any home project you have in the works!


The 21 Best Gifts for Beer Lovers, Because It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere

From shower beer holders to beer-infused hot sauces, these are the top gifts for beer lovers and beer enthusiasts.


The 20 Best Men’s Gifts on Amazon That’ll Arrive in No Time

Have a guy who's difficult to shop for? These men's gifts on Amazon will get a five-star rating from your...


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Grow a Jack-O-Lantern: Tips for Growing Pumpkins for Halloween

It's amazing to see how fast and far a pumpkin vine can grow in one season, producing several pumpkins that...

The 15 Best Pool Gifts for That Person Who Practically Lives in the Water

For chilling out, working out or just keeping things safe and orderly, we've got 16 great pool gifts for every...


10 Horrifying Halloween Animatronics to Add Movement to Your Decor

Ready to give the entire neighborhood a scare? These Halloween animatronics turn your home into the most haunted house on...


11 Spooky Halloween Decorations for Your Front Door

In the mood for spooky? Look to our designer-curated list of front-door Halloween decorations you'll want to reuse for years...


The 38 Best Memorial Day Sales of 2023: Save on Solo Stove, Ooni and Yeti

Memorial Day sales bring huge savings on all of our favorite brands, from Black + Decker to Biolite. Shop the...


15 Gifts for Summer for Ultimate Fun in the Sun

Beach days, pool stays and long vacays—these summer birthday gifts will delight any outdoor lover!


15 Funny Dad Gifts That Are Both Hilarious and Useful

Looking for a Father’s Day gift that will make him smile? These funny dad gifts are sure to...


15 Premade Father’s Day Gift Baskets

No matter what dad enjoys doing in his free time, one of these Father's Day gift baskets will match his...


16 Personalized Father’s Day Gifts That Go Above and Beyond for Dad

Show the father figure in your life how much you care with a gift tailored to them!


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8 Best Cornhole Boards of 2024

Ready for cornhole season? We've got the best cornhole boards to get your summer off to a flying start. Let...

Deck Out Your Home in Easter Decorations for Under $50

Don't hop around trying to find the best Easter decorations on sale—we already did the work for you. The best...


7 Unique Gift Ideas for the Person Who Has (Almost) Everything

Before you settle on a yawn-worthy candle or gift card, we've rounded up some unique gift ideas that will please...


15 Amazon Gift Ideas for Every DIY Enthusiast You Know

These Amazon gift ideas will make shopping for the home improvement buff easier, even for the person in your life...


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Can I Plant My Easter Lily?

Do you treat your Easter lily like a bouquet of cut flowers and throw it out when all the flowers...


15 Gifts for Mom, Recommended by Our Editors

We found top-notch gifts for mom based on what our shopping editors love and use every day. Find Mother's Day...


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How To Grow and Care for an Easter Cactus

You've got a Christmas cactus for winter flowers, so why not grow an Easter cactus for spring flowers? Easter cactus...

The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him That Any Guy Will Love

Shopping for Valentine’s Day gifts for him just got easier!


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The Indigenous History of the Cuetlaxochitl— AKA the Poinsettia

Poinsettia's roots go deeper than the plant's Christmas status. Learn more, including why people are returning to its original name,...


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Here’s Why Purple LED Holiday Lights Make Some People Sick

Can you get headaches from purple holiday lights? A lighting expert explains why that might happen and what you can...


2023 After-Christmas Sales: Save up to 70% on Home, DIY, and Workwear!

These after-Christmas sales on everything from tools to workwear were worth the wait! Shop deep discounts on top brands like...


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How To Make Your Own Christmas Cracker

Fun, festive Christmas crackers are a holiday staple across the Commonwealth. I tried my hand at making the snappy party...


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When Should You Take Down Your Christmas Lights?

Christmas lights bring joy in December, but irritation by March. How long is too long? What's your cutoff date, and...