18
Sep

Picking the Perfect Christmas Tree

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If you want to get ready for the Christmas holiday there are a few things to consider before you go and pick out a tree. These few tips can help you pick out the perfect tree for your home.

Placement of Christmas trees is a very important factor. It is important to decide where you are going to put the tree in your home. If you have a real tree you won’t want it to be anywhere near a heating source that burns hot such as vents, radiators, and a fireplace. Sunny windows can even get a tree very hot also. These heating sources can dry out your tree and it won’t last you all of the way up until Christmas. Artificial Christmas trees shouldn’t be near anything flammable like a fireplace or a heater but they will not dry up if sitting in the window with the sun shining down on it all day.

Measurement is also important. Be sure to measure the space from the floor to the ceiling in your home and write it down. Also measure the width of the area you are working with in the room. Some trees are wider than others. When you are looking at trees be sure you have a tape measure and you measure the tree to be sure it fits perfectly in the space you have selected in your home.

The trees with the shorter needles used for Christmas are most commonly the Fraser or the Noble Fir. These trees are much easier to decorate than other trees because there is space between the branches. In addition, they have stronger stems so they tend to be ideal for ornaments that are rather heavy.

Selecting a fresh tree is important also. A fresh tree is vital if you want it to last you throughout the holiday season. It is common for someone to pick out a tree that is already dried out and then it is dead within a week. You don’t’ want Christmas day to come around and have a brown and dead tree in the background of the photos. When you look at the trees be sure the needles are shiny, green and fresh. You want to verify the needles are not dry already. The best way to check this is to pull on a branch and see if the needles fall off. If the needles shed from the tree it is too dry and you don’t want to buy it. If all of the trees you have to select from are dry you might be better off looking at artificial Christmas trees for your selection.

Placement of a tree is important in a home when you are getting ready for Christmas. You want to be sure that your tree is in the right place and not a hazard in the home for a fire. Be sure you pick the freshest tree possible so it will last you throughout the holiday season. You might even consider buying a fake tree.

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23
Aug

Safety when Decorating with Christmas Tree Lights

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Decorating a Christmas tree can be a super fun activity for the entire family. When you all get together to decorate there are many things to consider with the tree lights so there are no dangers. Even though the fun is important there are safety hazards associated with these two things.

When you put the tree lights on the tree it is important to be sure you are using indoor lights designed for the trees. You should not use outdoor lights outdoors. Be sure when you shop for lights you find a set with the UL symbol on the package. It can be very dangerous if you put outdoor lights indoors. Some people are so excited about the holiday they don’t consider the lights or think it really matters.

Many people like to use the same lights every year on their Christmas tree. You can use the lights over and over but it is important to properly inspect the strands to be sure they are safe to use. You should look at the sockets, wires and the connections. The sockets should not be cracked or broken. The wires should not be frayed or visible. Also be sure the connections to the lights are not loose. If you see any of these signs with a strand of lights you should throw them away and buy a new set so there is not a fire in your home.

Another thing to consider when you are decorating trees with lights is to limit yourself on the number of strands of lights you use on the tree. Some people like a lot of light on their trees. You should never strand together more than three sets of lights for Christmas. If you want a super bright tree and three strands is not enough, you might consider buying from prelit Christmas trees instead. Stranding too many lights together can cause attenuation with the strands and also be a fire hazard.

Safety issues with lights also include how you run the cord to plug the lights into the wall. If there is not an outlet near the tree you will have to run an extension cord to plug the lights in. This can be a tripping hazard if it is out in the open. You also should never run the cords under rugs. Be sure to put the lights against the wall. Do not use a staple gun to run lights either. You can damage the cable and it can be a fire hazard.

Hazards with Christmas trees can occur with a fresh tree or with artificial Christmas trees too. You should always take care when you use tree lights. Be sure the lights are designed for indoors and they are for a Christmas tree. There shouldn’t be any signs of damage on the strands and never run more than three strands together at once. You also need to take proper care of your lights and run them properly throughout the home. The safety of you and your home is more important than the bright lights on the tree. The last thing you need is a fire in your home.

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