Now you can have an instant Fireplace that lasts forever and a goldfish that never stops swimming. Fun View TV is a collection of themed video scenes for your television. Just insert the Fun View TV DVD into a DVD player, and you're ready to go. There are 20 fun scenes, each with their own soundtrack. All of the scenes are divided into three categories; Seasonal, Novelty and Party. The Novelty Views are real never-ending scenes; a roaring fireplace, a fish that never stops swimming around, a groovy 70s lava lamp, a laundry dryer that continuously tumbles clothes, and a pizza revolving in a microwave oven. The Seasonal views are intended to create a seasonal mood; beach scene, winter snow view, scary Halloween pumpkin, Valentine hearts, 4th of July Fireworks, Spring field, and autumn leaves. The Party View category is filled with exciting party lights especially designed for parties. There is even a New Year's Eve Countdown for your own New Year's Party. Special Features: Fun View TV scenes are designed to loop forever. So when you choose a particular scene, it will play as long as you like. When you want to exit a scene, just press the menu button and you can choose something else. Appropriate for all ages. Fun View TV has appeared on The Ellen Show with Ellen Degeneres and HBO’s Inside the NFL with Dan Marino.

Q. How can I keep lights from tangling during storage?

Keep light strings wound around cardboard tubes (such as paper towel rolls). Or wind each string onto a flat piece of sturdy cardboard about 12" x 15" with the plug end secured into a slit. You can also "stack" every other bulb into one hand, making loops. Near the end, wind the final foot or two of cord around the middle of this bundle, securing the plug under the last loop of cord.

Q. How should I store my ornaments?

Fragile glass ornaments should be stored in their divided cardboard containers or in specialized ornament storage boxes that come with divided sections. Special, one-of-a-kind ornaments can be wrapped in acid-free tissue paper then into envelopes of bubble wrap. Set them into small crush-proof boxes (such as plastic shoe bins available in housewares stores). If you hang ornaments from thread or ribbon loops you can pile any non-fragile ornaments into a box without protecting them from one another. However, if you use metal ornament hooks (which can sometimes rust), either remove the hooks for storage, or try to keep the hooks from touching other ornaments to avoid rust marks. See more regarding Christmas storage tips on this page.

Q. Are there any handy gadgets to make holiday decorating easier?

See our top picks for holiday decorating here. Our favorite may be the "step on switch" for tree lights. Simply plug your lights into this extension cord and position the button where you can easily press it to turn lights on and off. Another handy device is a regular household security light timer. Use these to assist in turning window and exterior lights on and off and predetermined times. There are also remote control on/off devices, remote controls, light timers, and green extension cords made especially for holiday lights.

Q. I'd like to do something different on my tree this year, but what?

Try this easy idea for creating decorative "bunches", or nosegays, for your tree. Gather the materials at a craft store or in the woods, and make pretty handfuls to place into the tree. They are quick, easy and fun and will personalize your tree.

Q.How can I decorate a tree on a budget?

You'll find lots of frugal ornament ideas on this page. Make some decorations, ask your kids to contribute homemade items, or use items you already have. Also, try using items that are not thought of as traditional "ornaments" -- such as toys, bears, hobby items, baskets, teacups, laminated photos or cards, etc. Get creative -- even a paper clip garland might be just the thing for an office holiday tree, and it's practically free.

Q. My tree looks boring -- what can I do?

First, learn a bit more about some Decorating Basics, then apply these principles to your tree. For example, many people cover their tree in decorations that are basically the same size and shape. Learn how to create more interest by varying the sizes and shapes, using garlands and nosegays, and creating a theme for your tree.

Q. How do I create a theme tree when I don't have enough "theme" ornaments?

Theme trees are lots of fun. To stretch a growing collection of themed ornaments you might try putting them all on a smaller tree for a bedroom, kitchen, or entry, so your ornaments will have a bigger impact. Otherwise, stretch them out by using "filler" ornaments (inexpensive gold or red glass balls for example) and placing your themed ornaments in the front section of the tree. Also, see what other items you might use to expand on your theme. For example, a Western theme tree might use knotted ropes for "garland" as well a pine cones and other natural touches that are free or inexpensive. See more holiday theme ideas on these pages.