Thank you for your video. I recently purchased the 6.5 pre-lit from BH of the same style. Your video from 5 years ago tells me that they have gone way down in the quality of how its made. I put the pieces together as you're doing, and the tree is crooked/bent. None of the pre-fixed branches are symmetrical like yours. After "fluffing" the inside of the branches, you can still see the center of the tree. Granted, I can add garland to cover the top two sections like THEY did with the bottom section. But I shouldn't have to for the price. Let's move on to the outer part of the branches. They are sideways. The underside is either completely twisted to the side, so you have to bend the pre-fixed branches for the end to look straight. Also, the ends don't fluff like they are supposed to or look right the way they have the lights on. It's reallt disappointing. I've been disabled really since 2002, but legally, 2010. So, some years, depending on if I had my back surgeries close to the holidays, I didn’t put trees up. Then, about 7 years ago, it just became too much. This year, though, has mostly been a great year for our family. My 25yo son is building his own custom home with his soon to be fiancée-proposing on the day they get their keys- my husband got a major promotion at work after closing his own business. So when I saw the BH on sale for Black Friday, I got really excited about putting a tree up. After seeing all the issues and it looking NOTHING like what they show on their site, i am completely devastated and am no longer in the Christmas spirit to put a big tree up. So I'm going to get our 3ft tabletop tree out and decorate it. I will have to return all the beautiful ornaments I've bought at stores, online and the specially made ones I will sell or give to my son and fiancée. Places like BH are buyer beware. If you can't see what they look like in the store, DO NOT BUY! As we've all seen, especially since COVID that companies have gone down in quality while raising their prices to make up for the loss of closing down for so long. Merry Christmas to your family, Ryan from mine.
@christina-yp6jy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and the tree is lovely.
@lindalawson74002 жыл бұрын
I’ve just ordered the pre lit 7ft Silverado Slim tree 😮
@ryanjohnson68432 жыл бұрын
The Silverado slim is the tree I keep looking at for the dinning room, would love to see pictures when you taken delivery.
@lindalawson74002 жыл бұрын
@@ryanjohnson6843 I received it some time ago tried it I want to make sure that it worked it worked perfectly it was well wrapped and I’m very pleased with it and I can’t wait to put it up and put my decorations on it It’s a lovely tree and I’m going to put mine by the window in my living room
@lisafreebairn77362 жыл бұрын
I just got a Balsam Hill tree with the amazing twinkly lights. There is a twinkly light app that allows you to create literally thousands of lighting designs for it. We set it up for Halloween!!
@ryanjohnson68432 жыл бұрын
I keep looking at this tree with the twinkle lights. Would love to see it, post pictures or video when you have time. Happy Halloween 🎃
@truly37433 жыл бұрын
Tree is beautiful!! Can u now show how to put it away step by step! Thank u
@ryanjohnson68433 жыл бұрын
Not a bad shout, I will put a video together.
@kitswithkaren50033 жыл бұрын
Very nice review of a good looking 🌲 tree 👍🤗🐻
@ryanjohnson68433 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@nicholashillofficial3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan Thanks for the video. Do you know how to set and freeze the light sequence? Once I have found my preferred sequence it then changes after 10 seconds. Thanks.
@ryanjohnson68433 жыл бұрын
Hi Nicholas, there is a setting which runs through all the light sequence which I believe is the setting you currently have set, if you keep pressing the switch you should be able to find the sequence you want. I hope this helps.
@nicholashillofficial3 жыл бұрын
@@ryanjohnson6843 thanks Ryan. Merry early Christmas!
@ryanjohnson68433 жыл бұрын
And a Merry early Christmas 🎄 to you too
@francesstewart74073 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We’ve got one & it’s a great help
@ryanjohnson68433 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, pleased I was of some help.
@TikkaMasalaa13 жыл бұрын
Yup really good job. Was just thinking hope you didnt have along task of adding on the lights since the tree was all assembled and fluffed already. But next video i guess. Im sure with the cost of the Balsams you have enjoyed it for the past three years and during the pademic. Cheers!!!
@ryanjohnson68433 жыл бұрын
The tree has never disappointed. I close it up every year to put it in its storage bag and every year I open it back up with little fuss. Considering buying another Balsam Hill Tree (pre-lit). Am a fan for life.
@Mangeosaurus3 жыл бұрын
Lovely tree, but would say that's slim!
@ryanjohnson68433 жыл бұрын
Hi Ronnie, this is the slim version, they do a wider version on their website.
@claireamphlett-thomas70573 жыл бұрын
Great really informative
@lisacorker74374 жыл бұрын
Well done looks fantastic 👍 xx
@epona91664 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. I was looking at BH trees online but just couldn't pull the trigger bc of the prices. Ended up getting a 7.5' tree at Walmart for $89 with ZERO expectation that it would be really nice, but it is -- really nice! Not quite as realistic, but still really lovely. Seems like the technology is pretty sophisticated by now, and it's not hard to mfr a BH type tree for a fraction of the cost. Like yours, it takes a good while to fluff. I was glad to see it isn't just me.
@erika86273 жыл бұрын
Do you happen to know which model you purchased?
@tracyc.10052 жыл бұрын
I have a 7.5 ft tree from Walmart that was $88 when I got it several years ago. It's going in the trash after this year and I'm getting a high quality tree, probably Balsam. My Walmart tree sheds horribly and always has, putting in each branch is tedious and it looks cheap. It does dress up nicely but that's the ornaments doing there job. Every year I end up hating and cursing that tree. It served it's purpose when I was in a financial pinch. This year I'll be buying next year's Christmas tree when everything goes on sale.
@epona91662 жыл бұрын
@@tracyc.1005 Well I certainly get that. I think we were just lucky and maybe we got one of their better styles. It came in three sections but the branches are all permanently attached - the bottom two sections are on hinges and the branches fall down into place, and then you have to spread the smaller branches out. The funny thing is this year we totally forgot to spread the branches out and it looks fine that way too! Good luck!
@epona91662 жыл бұрын
@@erika8627 Sorry just saw this. This is what the box says: Dept 18/Modular Cat #0054 (T-25) Donner Fir
@minusgoldfish4 жыл бұрын
How wide is the tree ?
@ryanjohnson68434 жыл бұрын
This tree is 48inches wide.
@MessyBarley4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful looking tree! I just ordered the prelit version of this. Thank you so much for the thorough review! Also, where are your curtains from please? It’s lovely! :)
@ryanjohnson68434 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nessa for your lovely comment. I do believe you will be very happy with your choice of tree. Would love to see the Prelit version, Please post pictures. My curtain are sheer panels which I sewed together. If you search sheer curtains their are companies which make them to your measurements. I hope this helps :)
@priyamodhvadia17114 жыл бұрын
Hi there! I’m really interested in one of these trees, would you be able to let me know the width dimensions and if they’re true to what they read on the website please?
@tntjustice4 жыл бұрын
I just received my 6 1/2 Fraser Fir tree, and I believe it’s 55 inches wide. This is my first artificial tree, and it doesn’t look like the tree in the video yet. I have a lot more fluffing to do.
@christineharney45314 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I wanted to ask if your unlit tree still came with the "easy plug" and if so how you attached that to your own strands of Christmas lights? Thanks!
@ryanjohnson68434 жыл бұрын
Hi Christine, the unlit version doesn’t come with the easy plug system. I believe the easy plug system in the UK is a connector which is within the pole it’s self. If you wanted to add additional lights I can’t see it being a issue. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
@ryanjohnson68434 жыл бұрын
I do have a video which shows me putting lights on this tree.
@elsiegrace46164 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, honest review.. Thank you so much .. I received my Pre-lite BH Fraser Fir Christmas Tree yesterday.
@ryanjohnson68434 жыл бұрын
So pleased you like my review of the BH Fraser for Christmas tree. I would love to see what the pre-lit version turns out like. Please post pictures. Happy tree trimming.
@daleahanson4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I've been looking at this tree - I like the narrow size..... just didn't want it to be too skinny. From the look of yours it seems very Nice and full
@ryanjohnson68434 жыл бұрын
Hi Dale, it’s a fantastic tree and a great size. You will not be disappointed.
@conniearonson52075 жыл бұрын
Hi, it was my first time viewing your video and you did great. I just saw the reviews of Balsam Hill trees on its website and most of the reviews were not good. I think you made the right choice by buying the tree without lights because on some of the reviews the lights did not work. Your tree looks great though!
@ryanjohnson68435 жыл бұрын
Connie Aronson thank you so much for your kind review. It’s a lovely quality tree and would highly recommend to anyone looking to buy. Enjoy the rest of the festive season.
@reginanovy72255 жыл бұрын
How do you connect the lights ,I cannot get the top lights to connect to the middle
@ryanjohnson68435 жыл бұрын
This isn’t a pre-lit tree, I have put my own lights on. If your’s is a pre-lit tree and your struggling to connect the section, I would get in contact with Balsam hill. I hope this helps
@reginanovy72255 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for replying so quickly...I was finally able to get my lights connected. I enjoyed your video.Happy Holidays🎄🎅🎄🎅😊
@ryanjohnson68435 жыл бұрын
Happy holidays to you too. Hope you have a fabulous holiday
@starmei0075 жыл бұрын
Were do you buy the white and blue lights you are using
@ryanjohnson68435 жыл бұрын
starmei007 I purchased the lights from Amazon. The lights am using are bright white and warm white premier compact lights. If you require a link please let me know.
@starmei0075 жыл бұрын
@@ryanjohnson6843 hello could you Please provide the links to both so I make sure I get the right ones what did you do just plug them in together before you put them on the tree? Thanks so much
@ryanjohnson68435 жыл бұрын
starmei007 this is the link to the lights I bought www.amazon.co.uk/Premier-TreeBright-Christmas-Lights-White/dp/B01KMVD4TU/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=2000+premier+christmas+lights&pd_rd_i=B01KMVD4TU&pd_rd_r=559359a4-a752-401c-b639-5903b5a15c00&pd_rd_w=cvPPG&pd_rd_wg=1DvmK&pf_rd_p=c9566dce-64ef-4e15-9209-bbcc6788c268&pf_rd_r=6GYVVFVZQWZT2EZBZWJN&qid=1575388933&sprefix=2000+pr I used 2000 lights on my 7ft tree but you can get them in all different lengths. The lights are just one strand of lights, they come in bright white and warm white. I hope this helps
@Outlander_775 жыл бұрын
How somebody can be excited to have fake Christmas tree?! People are you simple too lazy to use vacuum cleaners after new years eve celebrations is over? And please once and forever stop talking about Christmas tree allergies, this is fake as your plastic tree. A person may be allergic to tree pollen or even tree sap, but a real tree produces pollen in the spring, not in the fall and winter when it is dormant. Studies show that of the 50,000 species of trees, less than 100 have been shown to cause allergies. Christmas trees can collect pollens, dust, mold or other allergens as they grow. Of course, so can the artificial tree stored in the attic or basement. Whether you use a fresh Christmas tree from a farm, or an artificial tree stored in a box, if you are sensitive to dust or molds, you can simply hose the tree with water and let it dry before bringing indoors. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
@Ddrhl5 жыл бұрын
How? No annual figuring out where to get one, why they're so overpriced, how to get it home, having to water it, hoping there's no bare spots, hoping no ornaments were accidentally thrown away with the tree, making sure it's properly disposed of...
@sammomapes32715 жыл бұрын
my family is looking at fake christmas trees from balsam hill because of allergy’s and more right now. (it’s also our first time with a fake tree) this just popped up in my recommended. i think it’s safe to say that this proves that fbi agents look at you through your phone camera😂
@ryanjohnson68435 жыл бұрын
Sammi Mapes 😂😂😂😂
@ErikVince5 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to shape the
@ryanjohnson68435 жыл бұрын
Hi Erik, the tree took me longer than normal due to making the video along side fluffing the tree. I would estimate 2 hours which give you the added time to stand back and examine the tree and amend any areas which need further attention.
@ErikVince5 жыл бұрын
@@ryanjohnson6843 thank you
@lovealwaysjasmine5 жыл бұрын
Do you have to wear gloves bc of chemicals on the tree?
@morganm53705 жыл бұрын
Love always Jasmine No they provide them because some people don’t like or are irritated by the branches
@ryanjohnson68435 жыл бұрын
Hi jasmine, sorry about the slow reply, busy trying to get Christmas organised. You don’t need to wear the gloves but they are useful as the trees can irritate when fluffing the tree. I Found them very useful and useful
@kimmiekoolbeans6 жыл бұрын
That is absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful idea! I love it! 💖
@kimmiekoolbeans6 жыл бұрын
Those are so pretty! I like your color choice. I totally learned something new about decorating. That looping is fantastic! What a great idea! It looks so much more beautiful like that. Well done! Your tree is gorgeous! 👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼😃
@kimmiekoolbeans6 жыл бұрын
I love those lights! Ya know.. the balsam hill we got didn’t blink.. Haha!
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kimmie, it’s so much easier to get a even lite tree this way too. I really need to get some more videos uploaded, I have a few pictures of putting the tree in the storage bag which was provided. I just don’t seem to find the time lol xx
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
Hi Kimmie, it’s a shame the pre-lite trees don’t come with functions, but I guess you can always add some lights within side the branches to add movement xx (just an idea)
@kimmiekoolbeans6 жыл бұрын
Ryan Johnson that is my issue too.. always time & trying to keep life straight too. I totally understand. Don’t pressure yourself.. You’ll burn out.. lol! I have before.. & plus.. with Christmas still a ways away the closer you get.... the more relevant it will be for search engines. 👍🏼👍🏼
@kimmiekoolbeans6 жыл бұрын
Ryan Johnson yes it was shocked it didn’t blink. Haha! But these beautiful lights you showed me in this video... I’m gonna get some of these next year. They’re gorgeous! 👍🏼👍🏼 oxox Hugs to you & your family from us & the Woobie’s.
@AbsoluteMdot6 жыл бұрын
I absolutely beautiful!
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
AbsoluteMdot thank you
@timparr2466 жыл бұрын
At least you're honest. Another video claims they fluff in 4 minutes. I knew she was full of it!
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim I agree lol. She might have fluffed in just 4 minutes, if she doesn’t mind having a toilet brush for a tree. 😂
@kimmiekoolbeans6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Great review Ryan! I found you because I am also posting a review this on a 7ft lit Balsam Hill. Mine is the lighted fat one though. Haha! You did a wonderful job on this video! I like your intro & your interview style better than mine. Haha! Gave ya a thumbs up & sub'd to ya to show ya some support. Nice to youtube meet you!
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
Hi Kimmie thank you for you lovely comment. Am very much a novice when it comes making videos for KZbin, this is a very lovely boost. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and wonderful new year.
@kimmiekoolbeans6 жыл бұрын
Ryan Johnson you did a fantastic job! Hahaha! I just realized our music is almost the same. You have good taste my friend! Haha! Merry Christmas to you too!
@tuckerlazzaratto93926 жыл бұрын
The bottom half of the tree took you an hour!? I can fluff an entire tree in an hour, maybe a little less
@kerryannmiller43876 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! Question for you...do your individual sections lock in place or can you pull a branch and move them? My sections just kind of settle into each other, no real lock. If I pull a branch sideways, my whole section spins! It doesn't appear that your tree does that.
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
Hi Kerry. At first the tree sections just pop together and you can spin each section separately. After fluffing, the the branches start to entwine with each other which stops the sections from moving individually, like you describe. The whole tree can still be rotated until the bolt on the stand has been screwed in tightly, which I found useful. I hope this answered your question.
@kerryannmiller43876 жыл бұрын
@@ryanjohnson6843 this was really helpful. I really appreciate it!
@constantineangelgutierrez18516 жыл бұрын
loving the accent
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
@sarahjon11176 жыл бұрын
Very useful informative I think you covered it all. Thank you I don't believe anyone on you tube has demonstrated tree lighting so intricately and believe me I have spent years looking. You really should do more videos of this quality for Christmas. God bless and Merry Christmas.
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sarah for you lovely comments. I have a up and coming video on a floating Christmas table display which I hope you will enjoy. If there is anything you would like me to vlog please leave me a suggestion. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas.
@toddmichael6476 жыл бұрын
I have a Balsam Hill tree. It is from the “most realistic” line. It was worth every penny.
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
Hi Todd, fully agree.
@nick46436 жыл бұрын
Looks nice man I get prelit only problem is with prelit trees is the lights aren't evenly distributed, example the top section has too many lights then the bottom. I also hate it when the tree is off and you can see the wire from the lights.. That's usually a problem when you string them yourself.. the wires look ugly.. yours look nice and well hidden. It's kinda hard finding unlit trees.
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick thank you for your message. I would recommend looking at the Balsam Hill trees. They have a full range of unlit trees and I have a video showing there Fraser Fir Narrow unlit. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYC0hICBnMaAiZY
@jackvlogs83566 жыл бұрын
Great video, I am going to try this method it looks amazing! 😁
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your message, I hope you have found it useful. If there is anything I have missed or you need please don't hesitate to contact me.
@carlyonbay456 жыл бұрын
its pronounced "Ball - sam" ....not bowel-some lol
@stevenrooney65256 жыл бұрын
Fantastic I got so excited when I seen this video. I've always wanted a balsam hill tree and have spent years looking at them. I just got mine this year in the July saving event they had. One thing I did do was Order the branch sample box which was very worthwhile. When lusting after the royal blue spruce when I got the sample kit when I got it my favourite was the nordmann fir. (7ft unlit) So that's what I ordered and I can't wait to get it out of the loft I know I will love it. I have friends and family who have these trees I think they are worth the expense.
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I do agree the quality is worth paying for and the only issues are knowing which style of tree to choose and weather to go pre-lit or not. I will say I have no regrets and I'm sure you won't either. I would love to see photos of your finished tree. :)
@stevenrooney65256 жыл бұрын
Yes it took me a long time deside on tree. I really like the idea of pre-lit but was worried about them eventually failing.
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
I had a similar fear and also wasn't sure if I would be able to fluff the tree due to restriction with the wires.
@truly37433 жыл бұрын
Oh do get the prelit it’s so worth it and easy and if u can the flip tree as well so easy!! They last forever
@salttothesea6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! Just about to invest in the BH Noble Fir and I feel slightly less nervous about it now. Looking forward to your next videos!
@ryanjohnson68436 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. Like me I'm sure you've seen some not so great looking videos of BH trees, which was putting me off due to the premium price. The key I think is all in the fluffing of the branches. The more time... the better the look. I'm thrilled with mine so I think you will be with yours. Post some pictures below when you've got it decorated. Would love to see what the Noble Fir looks like. My next video on putting lights on the BH will be up in the next few days. Thank you once again :)