"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, ...

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.

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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 ...

While hanging your lights, take time to check your gutters, shingles and other areas you don't normally see. bauhaus1000 Whenever you hang your holiday lights — right after the last trick-or-treater ...

In any given year, consumers will spend more than $6 billion on holiday light decorations, according to the National Retail Federation. It's a welcomed boost for retailers who often see nearly 20 ...

So you've picked the perfect Christmas tree and brought it home, but what next? The job of hanging lights on your tree is no joke, and unless you have a team of elves to help you out, you’re likely ...

"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, ...