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 ...

How to light and care for your Christmas tree Learn how to light your Christmas tree, fix burnt bulbs, clean artificial trees and make real trees last longer with these expert holiday tips.

Did you know the first electrically lit Christmas tree appeared all the way back in 1882? Inventor Edward H. Johnson — a partner of Thomas Edison — hand-wired 80 red, white and blue bulbs onto a ...