Last week, First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2025 White House Christmas decorations with the theme “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” Her decor also nods to next year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and founding of the United States of America. The 2025 official ornament commemorates 150 […]
Before the last autumn leaf fades, it’s a good idea to put your garden to bed, as the saying goes. Whether winter brings you just a few snowflakes or epic snowdrifts, you can take steps to ensure that the coldest season takes only the smallest toll on your landscape. Then, as the first deep freezes […]
As fun and festive as Christmas trees can be, not everyone has room for one—and some don’t like dealing with the fuss of having a tree in their home. Fortunately, there are many stylish ways to deck your halls for the holidays. For example, instead of putting up your pine, look to your walls, ceilings, doors, and […]
Trying to make your home merry and bright can certainly be a trying, and sometimes hazardous, experience. Here are some tips to help you light up your holidays without putting a ding in your wallet… or yourself. Easy-Clip Tree Ornaments The wire hooks that come with Christmas tree ornaments can be hard to use and […]
December is a tough month to focus on home maintenance. There’s so much holiday cheer to hang up and drink down that doing routine chores seems like a wet blanket over the Christmas / Hanukkah / Kwanzaa / Festivus spirit. But you can give yourself an early holiday present by doing just a few maintenance […]
If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year – maybe even your first – it’s good to know how to set a holiday table. A great table setting enhances that festive atmosphere, and understanding how to set a dinner table is essential during the holiday season. To set a table means to place dishes, flatware, […]
Thanksgiving is approaching and the full rush of all things holiday are upon us. The last thing you want or need is for your Garbage Disposal to go kaput and your plumbing get clogged. So before hosting that big Thanksgiving feast, take a few minutes to clean and freshen up your garbage disposal first. Here’s […]
The holiday season is almost upon us. And while it can be the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be one of the most stressful, particularly if you are hosting family or friends. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your own party—it just means you need to plan a bit in […]
Whether you’ve done it for the past five years or it’s your first time, hosting a holiday celebration with family members or friends can be slightly stressful. From the food prep, cleaning and decorations to the actual cooking, you’ll want to sleep for days afterwards – and not just from too much turkey. So, here are a […]
Thanksgiving isn’t even here yet, and still the first signs of the holidays—wreaths, ornaments, lights, and trees—say it all: We’re well on our way to the countdown to Christmas. As MarthaStewart.com reports, while research claims that people who give into the holiday spirit are happier, it can’t be denied that many of us would prefer to […]