Use a keyhole saw to open your pumpkin quickly and easily. The serrated teeth will make cutting through the gourd’s flesh much easier. Bonus tip: cut out the bottom of the pumpkin, not the top.

If you cut through the top ... or airborne contaminants that may be on your pumpkin’s surface. Scoop out all the innards Trying to carve a complicated design into a lumpy pumpkin can be a ...