WASHINGTON — As homes fill up with lights and decorations for the holiday season, fire officials are reminding families to take extra precautions when putting up their Christmas trees. While Christmas ...

Where you put the tree is even more important than how you decorate it. Keep your tree away from heat sources. Cooler rooms and added humidity help your tree stay fresh. LED string lights are less ...

It's officially December, so you know what that means — it's time to put up the Christmas tree. I vividly remember from my childhood the ordeal of getting the tree set up, baubles down from the attic, ...

Make it fresh. That’s the theme of these three simple steps for a real Christmas tree that keeps its needles throughout the holidays. Despite the authentic look, feel and smell of having a real ...