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Decorate Your Yard With A Wood Santa
Looking for ways to decorate your yard for the holidays? If electric lights aren't enough, consider adding a snowman, a reindeer or even old St. Nick himself constructed from wood.
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Advice for a Happy -- and Safe -- Holiday
Here are a few tidbits of holiday savvy that we hope will save you loads of heartache as you shop for this year's freshly cut tree.
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Build Your Own Gift This Season
As far as we're concerned, there is absolutely nothing more meaningful than receiving a handmade gift -- and nothing more joyful than being the creator of such a gift.
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Creating a Toy Soldier From Clay Pots
Try one of our holiday decorating ideas: an 18-inch "toy soldier" made from flower pots, paint, a few pieces of felt, ribbon and a few odds and ends. For less than $9 and a couple of hours of your time this can be an enjoyable project, especially if there are youngsters around to share the experience.
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Fix-it gifts for the holidays
Do-it-yourselfers give their time and talents all year long. When it comes to giving back, there's no better time in home improvement history than the present.
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Get the kitchen ready for Thanksgiving
What could be more satisfying than remodeling your kitchen? Using it! And Thanksgiving is one of the best times of year to be in the kitchen, especially with the expectation of a visit with hoards of friends and family.
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Holiday Storage
If you're like us, you're always trying to find last year's ornaments and decorations. This year, we show you how to make your holiday storage more organized. You'll thank us next year!
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How to Halloween-Proof Your Home
Halloween is just around the corner, and if you're not careful, your home could give fright to the neighborhood ghouls and goblins.
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Important Home Tips for the Holidays
We have written about holiday safety every year for more than two decades. When you do something that often, year in, year out, you start to question its importance.
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Making Decorative Figures From Wood
Looking for ways to decorate your yard for the holidays? If electric lights aren't enough for you, consider adding a snowman, a reindeer or even old St. Nick himself constructed from wood. This can be a simple, inexpensive and enjoyable project.
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Post-holiday Rehab for Your Home
If you're like most people, chances are you did some entertaining during the holiday season. Though the Christmas decorations are down and the candy, cookies and treats devoured, there are probably telltale signs that have left your home looking a little worse for the wear.
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Selecting the Perfect Christmas Tree
Before you go shopping for this year's tree, here are a few tips on characteristics that might help you decide on the perfect one for you.
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Tips for Improving Your 'Home for the Holidays'
The holiday season, though festive, can be overwhelming, even chaotic for some. In an attempt to "get it all done," many folks take short cuts that can expose their home and family to dangers such as house fires or safety and security hazards.
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When You're Not Home For The Holidays ...
November and December are traditionally busy months for travel, much because of holiday gatherings in faraway places. In addition, retirees find themselves seeking a warmer climate to ease their aching bones.
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