"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The job of stringing lights on your tree is no joke, and unless you have a team of elves to help you out, ...

Whether your tree is live or artificial, never leave Christmas tree lights plugged in when you're asleep or away from home. Here's how to safely enjoy their cozy glow.

Each time you reach the top or bottom, turn the lights back the other way until you have a sideways S pattern around the ...