If you’re heading out this weekend or next – or even on Christmas Eve, and are planning on getting a real Christmas tree, there are some little pointers you might not even be aware of. And yes, even if you’ve done this process for 30 years, you might not know about some of these things!
- Measure the space where you’ll put the tree. This is important whether or not you’re getting a live tree or a fake. Nothing is more annoying than bringing in a tree which won’t fit into it’s space.
- When getting a live tree, cut about ½ inch off of the base of the trunk before setting it into the stand. Many tree farms will do this for you. This will allow your tree to drink it’s water and stay fresh through the Christmas season.
- Ready to water your tree? Check your garage for PVC pipe. An easy way to accomplish this is to place a 3- to 5-foot 3/4-inch PVC pipe into the reservoir with a 45-degree elbow connector and a funnel attached to its top. Then all you have to do to water the tree is pour water into the funnel, so it travels through the pipe into the reservoir.
- Use hand sanitizer for that pine sap! I’ve been there too – and pine sap is just horrible to get off your hands. Hand sanitizer does the trick quickly and efficiently! Don’t have hand sanitizer? Believe it or not – toothpaste will also work!
- Pine needles – use a lint roller. Lint rollers will help to get pine needles off your furniture and even off your floor and carpet. Use the largest lint roller you can find – it’ll relieve that wear and tear on your vacuum from trying to vacuum them up.
Need more stress-free holiday tips? Then stay right here because I’ll be giving you more next week!
And, if you’re thinking of purchasing a home this fall or winter, I’d love to chat with you! We’ll find your dream home – together! Sellers – don’t forget to contact me in regards to selling your home too! My email is thevictoriacottlegroup@gmail.com, and my direct phone is (864) 275-3953.
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