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December 2011

Timely DIY projects for all around your home and
yard, plus favorite collections, tips and contests.

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Special Holiday Issue: Holiday Tips and Winter Projects

Repair Your Christmas Tree Lights

Burned-out holiday lights, even the cheap kind, are often fixable with a small investment of time and money. Here’s how to diagnose and fix common problems.

Check out these easy holiday tips.

Plus: More Winter Projects and Money Saving Tips

	Don’t test every bulb on the strand
	Get more power to your holiday lights
	Prevent ice dams: Install deicing cables along side your holiday lights
	Energy Conservation Tips for the Winter

FAVORITE COLLECTIONS

Holiday Tips	Power Tools	Basements

5 Must-See Holiday Tips Make homemade bows, keep your tree healthy and ideas to save you time.	Holiday Gift Ideas Who doesn’t love power tools? Get ideas and learn to use that toy.	Finish your basement this winter If you have the DIY itch, the basement is the place to scratch.

FROM THE DIY COMMUNITY

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Router Help Answer This Question! For beginner woodworkers which router is better, a fixed or plunge? Join the discussion»	Follow Us On Twitter Tweet us @Family_Handyman Stay up-to-date with the latest tips and contest information from The Family Handyman and our followers. Stay current and informed»