How to Put Lights on a Christmas Tree (3 Easy Methods)
How to put lights on a Christmas tree: the branch-wrap, vertical zig-zag and spiral methods, how many lights you need, pro tips and safety.

How to put lights on a Christmas tree: the branch-wrap, vertical zig-zag and spiral methods, how many lights you need, pro tips and safety.

Christmas tree collar vs tree skirt: look, size, cost and which works best for real or artificial trees, plus budget alternatives.

Christmas tree picks: types, how many you need for your tree size, step-by-step how to use them, costs and budget DIY picks.

10 Christmas tree garland ideas: wood bead, ribbon, dried orange, popcorn, tinsel and more, plus how much garland you need and how to hang it.

How to decorate a flocked Christmas tree: the best color schemes, step-by-step method, how many ornaments to use and tips to limit shedding.

How much house can I afford? Free calculator using the 28/36 rule with taxes, insurance, HOA and PMI, plus example prices by salary and tips to buy safely.

How many lights and ornaments does a Christmas tree need? Use our calculator and charts: about 100 lights and 10 to 14 ornaments per foot of tree.

12 small Christmas tree decorating ideas for tabletop and mini trees, with ornament and light counts, placement ideas and costs.

12 easy DIY Christmas ornaments on a budget: salt dough, dried oranges, felt, pinecones, paper stars and more, with costs, time and tips.

10 white Christmas tree decorating ideas and color schemes, the best lights for a white tree, costs, and white vs flocked trees.

How to make a Christmas tree look fuller: 10 easy tricks, from fluffing and lights to ribbon, picks and greenery, with costs and real tree tips.

Free mortgage payment calculator with taxes, insurance, PMI and HOA, plus how rates change your payment, how amortization works and ways to lower it.