"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, ...

So you've picked the perfect Christmas tree and brought it home, but what next? The job of hanging lights on your tree is no joke, and unless you have a team of elves to help you out, you’re likely ...

Lauren Murphy is a writer and environmentalist based in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from Western Washington University. Each type of light bulb is recycled ...