Ah, making gingerbread houses during the holidays -- it's so much fun. But if you're not prepared, the whole endeavor could go wrong. So avoid these mistakes.

Royal icing in a stand mixer bowl - Rosamar/Shutterstock Icing is the glue that holds a gingerbread house together. If it isn't strong enough, the house won't stand a chance. So, while there are ...

Gingerbread house decorating is a fun holiday tradition ... start gluing them together with icing. Pro Tip: Royal icing is the ideal "glue" for your gingerbread masterpiece. It's thick, dries ...

Transform your old cardboard boxes and try this festive DIY gingerbread house garland. Adorn your home in the holiday spirit.

She also uses royal icing instead of caramelized sugar because it's more forgiving. If you don't plan to eat your gingerbread house — as tempting as all that frosting and gumdrops look ...