Artificial Christmas Trees

1. Getting prepared for the holidays is fun but, let’s face it, a bit exhausting. Save time and energy with an artificial tree. Delivered right to your door then ready to pull from storage in the years to come. For even less fuss, choose a pre-lit tree and you won’t have to deal with all that detangling, stringing and unstringing of lights.

2. Add some shine to holiday time! If you’re a fan of the current trend of Christmas shimmer, bring it on home with a silver or gold tree or the traditional pine-green version with gorgeous glittery tips. Each can be found in various shapes and sizes.

3. Want the ease of an artificial tree but the look of the real thing? Nowadays you can have your cake and eat it too – high-quality artificial trees provide a realistic alternative to the cut kind without the shedding needles or sap. Varieties include Douglas fir, pine, spruce and more.

4. A few key things to look for when shopping for an artificial tree: hinged branches which offer a much easier set-up than the hooked kind, sturdy metal stands (instead of plastic) for full-sized trees, at least 80 lights per foot of tree if you’re going pre-lit.

5. Safety conscious? Real trees dry out over time even with water in the stand. Artificials can offer increased safety since the PVC and PE plastic used is fire resistant or fire retardant. For additional security, try LED lights that produce less heat than incandescent. And it still might be a good idea to keep the cord-chewing cat away from the tree.

6. With care and proper storage, an artificial tree has an average life span of ten years. Make sure to store it in a dry place in the original box or in a tree storage bag.