Follow this expert advice for a thriving tree this season. Keeping your Christmas tree away from heat sources like fireplaces or sunny windows helps prevent drying and fire risk. Cool, shaded spots ...

Father and two children walking through Christmas tree farm. - Fly View Productions/Getty Images You just spent a wonderful afternoon finding the perfect Christmas tree, the one that's just the right ...

From overloaded outlets and unattended cooking to dry live trees and fireplaces, small seasonal habits can quickly turn into major safety risks. Inspect cords and lights, keep trees watered and away ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Accidents and incidents tend to spike during the holiday season. For ...

For a lot of us, that live Christmas tree is a must, but you know what else is alive? Bugs. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: (Laughter) True. Some people feel strongly enough about bugs and dirt and dust to wash ...

Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most iconic holiday traditions, and once your fir or spruce is covered in ornaments and lights, you want to enjoy it as much as possible. The twinkling ...

The flames grew in a matter of seconds. Once the fire started at the bottom of the Christmas tree, it quickly spread upward — fueled by the dry branches. The tree hadn’t been watered in weeks. In less ...