Deck the halls with these stylish and recycled, all-natural, eco-friendly items

  The entries are in for the This Old House Dress Up Your Home for the Holidays Contest! Vote on your favorite photos and videos of your holiday home decorations, and you are eligible to win valuable prizes and a featured spot on our website.

  For those that would rather sit back and enjoy the house than work on it

  A 3-foot martini glass, a pancake batter blaster, and an ice-cream maker that your dog can use. These kitchen products might be unusual, but some of them are pretty practical as well

  Direct from the pros to you: Our annual guide to the places insiders go for those unique and hard-to-find home items

  Roger Cook's tips on how to buy the perfect tree, and what to do with it when you get home

  Essential gifts for your new neighbors

  I have what appears to be Balsa Batt Insulation in my attic walls. Is it okay to install new insulation over it, or do I have to get rid of the old stuff?