From falling off the ladder to squirrels in the Christmas tree, here are your most dreadful holiday mishap moments

  Classic American furnishings and colorful accents create a room that's equally inviting for a holiday feast or an everyday dinner. Here's how to assemble a similar space in your home

  In December's Letter from This Old House, editor Scott Omelianuk asked what you wanted for Christmas. Here are some of our favorite requests

  It's time to pick your favorites in the 2nd-annual This Old Gingerbread House contest! These masterpieces are good enough to eat, but now YOUchoose the winners. Vote by December 23rd; winners appear here on Christmas Eve

  11 inspiring window seat designs provide a place to perch or relax (even snooze) and add style to any room in the house, often with the bonus of built-in storage

  "Don't leave cans of gasoline sitting around in yard tools during winter, because the fuel will absorb water, which makes motors run rough. Funnel whatever's left into your car's tank, then buy fresh gas come springtime."— Craig Murray, owner, Liffco Power Equipment, Mineola, NY