Christmastime is here, or at least it's knocking on the door. The Christmas tree will soon be up and decorated. Until you notice: the tree skirt. Or lack thereof. Don't get your jingle bells in a knot ...

The box is cut out of 3/4'' MDF boards. Cut four 24'' squares to build the base. Glue the two edges that will be joined together and brad nail with 2'' nail about every two inches apart. Do that on ...

Christmas tree skirts are great for hiding the unattractive plastic or metal stands, bulky wires, and keeping your floor clear of pine needles. But aside from covering up your tree's flaws, they are a ...