How to choose a Christmas tree topper that actually fits
A topper looks small until it sits on a thin branch at the top of a 7-foot tree. Measure the leader, match the size to the tree and secure it properly.
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Christmas decor guides, start to finish
Seven long-form guides and one free calculator. Each one explains how the thing works, what to measure, what can go wrong, and how to store it for next year.
Tree skirt vs. tree collar: how to measure and choose
A skirt that is too small disappears under the branches, and a collar that is too small will not fit around the stand. Measure three things and the choice is easy.
Christmas tree lights and fire safety: a practical checklist
Lights make the tree, and they are also where most holiday electrical risk lives. This guide covers fresh-tree care, light selection, load limits and a quick safety checklist.
How to weatherproof your outdoor Christmas decorations
Outdoor displays fail for predictable reasons: water at the connections, wind, ice load and the wrong materials. Plan for your local weather and most of those failures disappear.
Wreaths and front-door Christmas decor: size, hang and keep fresh
The front door is the first thing visitors see. Get the wreath size, hanger and greenery right and the rest of the display falls into place.
Christmas ornament materials and quantities: how to plan a full, safe tree
A tree can look sparse with 60 ornaments and crowded with 60 more. Here is a practical way to plan quantities, mix materials, hang them securely and pack them away.
How to decorate a Christmas tree, step by step (and take it down)
The order matters more than the ornaments. Follow this sequence from stand to star and the tree looks fuller, stays safer and comes down faster in January.
Tree decoration calculator: lights, garland, ornaments and skirt size
Enter your tree's height and width and get planning estimates for lights, garland, ornaments, skirt or collar size and topper height, with the math shown.
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Tree toppers, skirts & collars
The top and the bottom of the tree frame everything in between. Here is how to choose a topper, a skirt or a collar that fits your tree, suits your stand and stays safe.
Outdoor & door decor
Everything outside the front door has to survive wind, rain, snow, sun and the occasional squirrel. Here is how to choose and install outdoor and door decor that lasts all season.
Ornaments
Ornaments are the most personal layer of the tree. Learn the materials, sizes and quantities that make a tree look full, stay safe around kids and pets, and survive storage.