Dear Heloise: To get more use out of discarded Christmas lights, I place a strand in a decorative container and leave them on at night as a night light. This is helpful when walking into a dark living ...

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Whether you’ve picked something reminiscent of Charlie Brown’s sapling or made a monster selection worthy of Rockefeller Center, the best Christmas tree lights are what turn that spruce into a ...

The Audubon Zoo is collecting lights to raise money for lion habitats. Multiple parishes are saving trees to help restore wetlands. I figured out why Congress has been so willing to do nothing | ...

System operator Neso predicts lowest carbon intensity ever on Christmas Day after new wind and solar power come online Britain’s energy system operator has predicted that this year’s Christmas Day ...

Cruise past the home of Kris and Lorrie Crandall in North Liberty this Christmas season – and be prepared to be shocked out of your snow pants. Their two-story home gleams like a thousand-watt snow ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Credit: René Ramos/Lifehacker/Fuse/Corbis/Getty Images This series will help you pick the perfect presents, decor ...

We’ve all been there—the holiday season is approaching and you’re head first in storage containers looking for Christmas lights to decorate your home, only to find a strand that either half works or ...

Keep your tree away from heat sources. Cooler rooms and added humidity help your tree stay fresh. LED string lights are less drying than incandescent lights. The holiday season is upon us once again, ...