Pumpkin carving and decorating is a favorite October pastime. After you’ve carved an amazing design or face into a pumpkin or two, you want to show it off through your window or set it out on your porch for the neighbors to see. But, without knowing the tricks to save your holiday pumpkins, they can turn slimy, moldy, and mushy in as little as three days. Don’t let that happen — let everyone see your original masterpiece, not a mushy, sunken, sad version. This is your jack-o’-lantern … right before it starts to grow mold. So, we here at WonderHowTo scoured the web to discover all the tips and tricks to find out how to make your carved and uncarved pumpkins go the distance — to Halloween and beyond! Read on to find out what worked best, what didn’t, and how to have the best looking jack-o’-lanterns in your ‘hood. Just keep in mind that if you live in an area with high humidity or lots of rain, your carved pumpkins won’t last as long as those in dryer environments. These…more