How do I set up my Christmas tree at home? Once you get the tree and the stand inside, it’s time to set it up. Some tree stands have a spike in the middle on which to impale the tree; others use ...

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Real Christmas trees are a holiday staple. But unlike an artificial tree that you simply pull out of a box, you'll need to do some prep to make your real tree last until the end of the holidays.

There's a bit of a real or fake Christmas competition going on. About 80 percent of U.S. households put up artificial trees. Some opt for the plastic kind out of convenience, others because of ...

Everyone loves a real Christmas tree. ... When you get home, immediately, place the tree in a bucket of water until you are ready to set it up. Trees need more water than we expect.

“I put my trees up so early, I could never have a real one,” explains Jodi Pirkl, a realtor in Bismarck, N.D., who starts decorating her three large trees and dozen or more small trees that ...

Set up the tree. The first thing you need to do is prepare the tree. Make sure your real Christmas tree is properly secured onto a base. Once the tree is upright and stable, you need to take it ...

National Tree Company’s 7.5-foot Feel Real Downswept Douglas Fir really does give the illusion of being an actual tree—without the sticky, needly mess of the real thing.

Overall, 23% of the survey’s respondents said they get rid of their real Christmas tree by burning it. Of that group, 29% are identified as Gen X. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER ...

7' Artificial Holiday Fiber Optic/LED Light Up Christmas Tree $97.00 at Amazon Equipped with LED lights and eight different control settings, this tree is not for the holiday purist.

Christmas trees should be lit from the bottom up, says Rose. “We suggest starting from the bottom, whether you have a real Christmas tree or an artificial one,” Rose tells Southern Living.