| What is the best way to decide how tall your | | | | increments starting at about 1’ high. This |
| fake Christmas Tree should be. | | | | allows you to get the best tree for your space. |
| OK – This is the one disadvantage of an | | | | Some people don’t like the work of |
| artificial Christmas tree, you don’t usually cut | | | | decorating a tall tree. When I first got married, |
| the end off so it fits your space perfectly. So | | | | we bought a tabletop Christmas Tree because |
| you may want to think about it a little before you | | | | we were never home at Christmas time but still |
| buy one. Before I go on, this does not mean you | | | | wanted some holiday cheer in our house. Our |
| can’t resize the tree, it’s just not typical. | | | | second tree was a hand-me-down that was |
| In fact many people get these trees so they | | | | 6’ tall. Really sparse but served it’s |
| don’t have to get a saw out. | | | | purpose for a long time. 2 years ago we |
| In general, the best way to think about an artificial | | | | upgraded to a top of the line 7’ Artificial |
| Christmas Tree’s height is to think about the | | | | Christmas tree that looks very real. We love the |
| space it’s going in and the tree topper you | | | | tree but because we are not the tallest people, |
| are going to use. If you have an 8’ ceiling and | | | | we need a stool to decorate with. This is |
| you buy an 8’ tree, chance are the top of | | | | something to consider. Fake Christmas trees are |
| the tree will hit the ceiling after it is put in the | | | | to make Christmastime easier so consider easy |
| stand. The easiest rule of thumb is to take your | | | | to decorate ate the same time. |
| ceiling heigh and subtract 12” and that is how | | | | If you need to trim off a few inches, this is |
| tall your tree should be. If you use a really tall | | | | usually a pretty easy task. Just take the lowest |
| tree topper, consider that in the equation. Most | | | | section and cut off what you need making sure |
| houses accommodate a 7’ or a 9’ tree | | | | you don’t trim any vital parts off for the |
| very nicely. | | | | stand or lighting. |
| Artificial Christmas Trees come in 1’ | | | | |