Orange and purple are the colors of Halloween, and the loveliest way to bring them in is with candlelight, minus the flame. Matte-black wax tapers that switch between orange and purple by remote, and orange and purple suction candles for your windows, give the spooky glow with no fire, soot, or wax.

A candle warmer lets you enjoy everything you love about a scented candle, the fragrance and the cozy ambiance, without ever lighting a flame. Instead of a wick, a warm bulb melts the wax to release the scent. Here's how they work, why people prefer them to burning, and how to use one.

If you rent, the classic candle-in-every-window look can feel out of reach. Window candles are the exception, and may be the best decoration a renter can own: battery models need no outlet and leave no marks, and suction-cup versions stick right to the glass for windows with no sill.

If you're buying a battery-operated Christmas wreath, the first question is usually how long the lights last before you're digging out fresh batteries. The good news: a well-made battery wreath glows all season on a single set. Here's exactly how long, and why the timer is the reason.

A long railing, a sweeping staircase, or a wide porch needs more than one length of garland, and the goal is to make several read as a single continuous piece. Here's how to connect our 9-foot garlands, how many you can join on one outlet, and how to hide the seam.