Holiday decorating

Easter falls on March 31 this year. We’ve searched for good-quality gifts to fill a basket, including art supplies, classic toys, spring-themed books, and—of course—the best candy.

From blankets and slippers to spices and teas, these items make our homes feel cozy and warm for the season.

’Tis the season for sparkling lights, tinsel, and trees—these tips will help you ensure your holiday decor is pet-proof.

We think that Simply to Impress is the best service for creating and sending custom, high-quality photo cards to your friends and loved ones.

GE’s LED lights are the most durable—and festive—string lights we tested.

We spent over 15 hours building gingerbread houses to help you have a stress-free construction and decorating experience.

From durable cookie cutters to a nimble rolling pin, these are the tools we recommend to make holiday cookie baking fun and stress-free.

The Krinner Tree Genie XXL is the most secure tree stand we’ve tested, and it’s the only stand we found that one person can set up.

Here’s how to hack your holiday setup, from the number of lights you actually need to the Christmas tree stand you can set up with just one set of hands.

Here’s how to find a long-lasting, low-maintenance replica Christmas tree.

Our recommendations for indoor, outdoor, LED, and incandescent Christmas lights.

Simply to Impress has been our top pick for holiday photo cards since 2016.

National Tree Company’s 7.5-foot Feel Real Downswept Douglas Fir really does give the illusion of being an actual tree—without the sticky, needly mess of the real thing.

After considering more than 35 Christmas tree stands and testing five models, we’ve found the Krinner Tree Genie XXL to be the best overall and easiest to use.

Here’s what you need to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights—including the best gear for making latkes, an elegant menorah, and great Hanukkah gifts.

DIY doll decor is the eerie lawn embellishment you never knew you needed—and a fast, cheap way to freak out your entire neighborhood.

Avoid pumpkin-carving frustration by using the right tools and techniques to make simple, beautiful jack-o’-lanterns.

Carved pumpkins are delicate, delicious to wildlife, and likely to rot, but there’s still a lot you can do to make them last long.

Here are our go-to ghoulish garnishes, including spooky smart lights, pumpkin-carving tools, and all the scary and not-so-scary stuff to have a happy Halloween.

Between the tree, the lights, tools, and accessories, we’ve got your home-decoration needs covered this Christmas.

Here’s how we’d combine a tree, lights, and smart controls to make the ultimate custom Christmas tree.