"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The job of stringing lights on your tree is no joke, and unless you have a team of elves to help you out, ...

Christmas is right around the corner and one way to signal to neighbors and passersby that you're ready for the cheery season is by decking out the exterior of your home with holiday lights. Unlike ...

Every year, you put your best Christmas ornaments on the “show” side of the tree, and leave your lesser-favored baubles — like that papier-mâché Santa your nephew made in pre-school — for the back.

Sports-lover turned journalist, born and bred in Scotland, with a passion for football (soccer). He’s also a keen follower of NFL, NBA, golf and tennis, among others, and always has an eye on the ...

One of the biggest decisions in hanging Christmas lights is choosing between incandescent and LED types. Both can light up your tree beautifully, but there are a few things to consider. Incandescent ...

Hanging Christmas lights can be a daunting task. Depending on your enthusiasm for the holidays, your home can be adorned with anywhere from a modest 100 lights running just along the edge of the eaves ...

Always carefully inspect the specifications of any lighting to ensure it’s safe for your intended use. Only use lights rated for outdoor use on your patio. These lights are approved for use outdoors ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Chances are you’ve been hanging lights on your tree the way your parents did. But, believe it or not, ...