Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. ‘Tis the season for spooky decor. And if there’s one ornament ...

Why buy pricey fall decor when you can craft your own with vintage flair? This DIY project will bring a spooky and fun fall ...

Tom Balderrama of Maverick Woodworking shows how he crafted simple wood jack-o-lanterns with conventional shop equipment. The jack-o-lanterns use cedar fence boards and battery-powered lighting to ...

Decorating for Halloween with vintage inspired items can give your home that old-timey, eerie look that's perfect for the spooky season, and this egg carton DIY is an easy way to accomplish the ...

Carving jack-o'-lanterns started long before the legend of the Headless Horseman. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Cindy Ott, author of "Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon." ...

Pumpkins are now one of the most recognizable symbols of Halloween, but they weren’t used as jack-o’-lanterns until the mid-19th century. How did pumpkins go from being an ordinary squash to a ...

With glowing, jagged eyes and a crooked smile, the jack-o’-lantern is one of the most recognizable faces of Halloween. Behind that face is a story — a story about ancient traditions and Irish American ...

Carving pumpkins on Halloween: As fall comes to the US, the flickering, grinning faces of jack-o'-lanterns lighting up porches are some of the most famous sights. Carving pumpkins on Halloween in the ...