With the frenzy and merriment of holiday gifts and meal prep, and attending to family and friends during celebrations, a fire may not even be the last thing on your mind, but data suggests it should ...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s the first weekend after Thanksgiving, and putting up Christmas lights or your tree may be on your to-do list. From small displays to Griswold-worthy exhibits, safety should be a ...

Getting a tree from a local farm ensures a tree has been freshly cut. Christmas trees need fresh plain water added daily to their tree stands; no additives are needed. Lights can dry out trees faster; ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. “Many homeowners wait until the last second, go to the store without any ...

Picking the perfect tree doesn’t have to be a hassle. Kristin Tompkins, with Lights for Decorators, said all you have to do is choose what you like and have fun. “Pick one you just like,” Tompkins ...

Can You Leave Christmas Lights on Overnight? It’s best to turn off your holiday lights before going to bed. While modern LED bulbs are much safer than the incandescent bulbs of yesteryear (which need ...

Preventing a fire involving a live Christmas tree starts at the beginning with picking the right tree. When picking a tree, people need to make sure to pick one that doesn’t have needles and branches ...

Acceptable Christmastime recycling items include boxes, paper gift bags, tissue paper, cards and envelopes, and wrapping paper in Brevard County.

The Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency is offering tips for how to properly recycle Christmas lights and other ...