Just strip the lights, tinsel and stands, then drop your natural tree at Lowe’s or curbside for pickup during the city’s post-holiday recycling push. The City of Galesburg, in partnership with Lowe’s ...

Fire officials warn that dried-out Christmas trees are a fire risk and advise residents to dispose of them promptly to prevent fast-moving fires. See how quickly a tree can go up in flames in the ...

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As you clean up your home following the Christmas holiday, it's important to know which waste goes where. From your hand-picked live Christmas tree to the pile of carboard boxes stacked in your garage ...

With another Christmas holiday in the books, the time to take down those meticulously-placed holiday decorations is nearing. Some like to wait until Jan. 6, Three Kings Day or Epiphany, to take down ...

Artificial trees are a great option and can be reused year after year. But over time, they collect dust, dirt and who knows what else. In the hustle and excitement of setting up for the holidays, it ...

Lowe’s is a practical stop for more than just tools and supplies this holiday season. Maybe you’re picking up extra outdoor lights or extension cords for some very last-minute Christmas decorating. Or ...

One common argument we hear against having a natural Christmas tree is the misconception that the trees are cut down from the forest then hauled away to market. The belief is that fewer trees are left ...

On a recent December day, Mark Latino and a handful of his workers spun sheets of vinyl into tinsel for Christmas tree branches. They worked on a custom-made machine that’s nearly a century old, ...

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While flocking is largely considered nontoxic to pets, animals who ingest large amounts of flocking may experience intestinal obstructions, which can be fatal without appropriate treatment. For years, ...