Hanover Park, IL -- Halloween is only a couple of days away, and if you haven't put out your jack-o'-lantern just yet, you still have some time. But if you're looking to do something more than the ...

If you've ever tried to carve a pumpkin two weeks before Halloween, you know what happens. First, your jack-o-lantern's eyes start to squint. Then the evil grin loses its enthusiasm, gradually working ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you're into silly pumpkin faces or spooky looks, pumpkin carving is the ultimate fall ...

Experts share pumpkin carving tips and recommendations, from stencil to preservation We asked two pumpkin carving experts how to get the most out of the pumpkin carving experience this year. By Daniel ...

If you want to get into the Halloween spirit, pumpkin carving is a great activity that’s easy and fun for all ages. According to Real Simple, the best time to pick a pumpkin is within a week of when ...

How do you carve a pumpkin? Carving a jack-o’-lantern has been a Halloween tradition for more than 100 years. An Irish myth says when a man named Stingy Jack died, he wasn’t allowed into heaven or ...

For cooler climates, the best day is 7-10 days before Halloween, or around October 21. In really warm climates, carving pumpkins two to four days—or around October 28—will ensure they don’t rot before ...

Carve your pumpkin, removing as much of the guts as you can. After carving it, coat the pumpkin in either cooking oil or the vinegar solution described above. This will help "seal" all the sensitive ...

In the heat and humidity, that pumpkin won't last long. If you've ever tried to carve a pumpkin two weeks before Halloween, you know what happens. First, your jack-o-lantern's eyes start to squint.