How to Set Up a Real Christmas Tree - Ace Hardware

[@katwebster1986]

Thanks! Someone just gave us a free tree, never had a real tree before, and now I know 😊

[@linranyu9293]

Thank you. This is helpful to me. can't wait to set up my first Christmas tree.

[@AceHardware]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KaylanBAdams]

I got everything all squared away thanks to this vid!

[@geniusphil1]

Very helpful video. I was looking for a good video to show how to cut the tree trunk before putting it into the holder. This showed it perfectly.

[@Canerican.]

There’s nothing like a real a real Christmas tree 🎄

[@mixedworld5274]

Awesome 👍

[@heatherchancellor4772]

Where do you buy those lights? They remind me of my childhood.

[@crispytaughtme]

Excellent advise...thank you!

[@galehess6676]

Drill a couple holes up from the bottom to help keep tree sucking water/fresh. Place it away from heating sources or blowing air (cold windows are great spots if they are not southern exposure where more sun radiates heat onto the tree, drying it out). Tradition says: After you're done, prop it up in your landscaping and scatter bird seed around it. After that, throw it on a bonfire :) Got my 7', $10 Scotch Pine today ( Monday before xmas). Surprised to find this deal, but now I know where I am getting my tree every year.

[@MelliaBoomBot]

Blimey, I feel like Ive just watched Avatar for the first time. There are things in this I never even knew existed! *mind blown* lol

[@franciscadominga2905]

Supongo que los cuatro depósitos que ah mostrado en el video están bien y cumplen la función para la que están hechos. Pero ah mí me gustaría encontrar en el mercado el tipo plato que está pintado en rojo con las patas oh bases en verde. Creo que se conseguían en diferentes tamaños oh son estándar. No lo recuerdo. Yo necesitaría un termino medio, para un arbol 🎄 entre metro y medio oh algo más. Pero me eh alegrado de ver que está en el mercado. Gracias por mostrar.

[@pennywiser9607]

Cold water or warm water?

[@AceHardware]

Hi Penny, Cold water works! Just make sure you check it twice a day. You will always want water in there to avoid the tree drying out.

[@superkidsnd2458]

good advice thanks

[@Laura-tb7nm]

Mostly had real trees during my childhood but we never watered it and it was FINE! I would be terrified of having anything electric near a bowl of water! Besides, if you put up the tree when you are supposed to (in my family the Friday before Christmas day until Jan 6th) and not one day after Halloween, there will be no problem with the tree getting too dry. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@noahmeme2]

I cut a noble fir and put it in water within a few hours. It hasn't soaked up that much water. It was raining a lot before I cut it. Is this normal? I didn't cut it again at home. I'm using Miracle grow tree additive.

[@AceHardware]

Hi Noah, Did you give the tree a clean cut before going in the holder? Sometimes if the cut is not clean and straight on the stump, one side is taking in more water then the other. Just keep track of it, it should start pulling water soon.

[@bbyjcky1]

About how long will a fraser fir last? I want to buy mid november, will it last till christmas?

[@AceHardware]

Hello There- When cared for correctly, a Fraser Fir can last about five weeks. Hope this helps!

[@Rebecca-zr3lu]

God, thank you for Thanksgiving and Christmas wishes. I pray all know that they are loved in Jesus mighty name. Amen 🙏 🤍

[@josephSG8742singapore]

💚👍❤

[@jocelynvalenzuela2355]

Damn I really want a real Christmas tree this year for the main reason that they smell good, but I’m scared I won’t know how to take care of it.. and it’d dry on me😔😒 idk what should I do???

[@nvclxud]

take care of it?

[@nick40320]

Check the water 4 times a day minimum. My family got a 7 foot tree (probably 5 inches in diameter and cut down by ourselves) and we have forgotten to check the water at times (8+ hours without checking). There have been times where we completely fill the stand and come back 5 hours later and the water is gone. I swear this tree has been uptaking a couple gallons a day easily, probably 3 or more. I have the first stand they show at 1:45

[@ChuckD59]

++ for keeping on top of the water. These drink ALOT the first week or so. Promise you'll be surprised. It's worth looking at how big the reservoir of the tree stand is. Bigger is definitely better.

[@galehess6676]

@@nick40320 turn down the heat, put the tree near a cold window, or cold area of house if possible. did not know need to water multiple x daily, the last one a few years back was not so thirsty

[@nomad1517]

I had no idea this was even possible.

[@jaydenbrumous2582]

Stodoys Blueprints has some very useful blueprints with all the details you need.

[@joesilvas4299]

If you don't water it, it'll burst into flames definitely.

[@billlam7756]

now try it with a 9ft tree lol

[@greenstacks6160]

Why a day before Halloween? (Helpful though)

[@galinatokova9065]

use a tree stand (at the bottom) that does NOT prick the bottom of tree with sharp metal.

[@johnson42069]

Why?

[@haameti]

teknowafel sam Ye Why?

[@ChuckD59]

Disagree, unless you've got a good reason. We've only had live trees for generations in my family, and penetrating the stump allows more water to be absorbed.

[@galehess6676]

@@ChuckD59 lol yup I think some people drill holes in the bottom, for that reason.

[@nickkenmill8364]

I wanted to try this, but NOPE too much work!!

[@MetalLunar]

This makes me want to get a fake Christmas tree again instead, lol

[@JohnE-tb1wn]

Why, it’s not hard

[@l2kxboost]

We get it, you need help. It's ok bud! Real is the only way 2 go... Smells great!!! No more sock smell!

[@kgeo753]

The watering spout, water alarm, and the additives are just crap ACE Hardware is trying to sell. Just water your tree.

[@Macaronimama]

Oh hell no this to much work glad i seen this before i wasted my money

[@alec4672]

What?? 😂 All you gotta do is put it in the stand and water it. A good Christmas tree seller will put a fresh cut on it for you and get it ready for the base.

[@thearizonian9500]

How??

[@realtorchic]

I think I’ll stay with my usual…per usual..sorry kiddo mom isn’t with this

[@alivechristmastree]

What

[@angelacasein7059]

Or you could just not buy a real one and be a nice person

[@theplumpert4852]

What's wrong with cutting a real treee for christmas, no judging from me just purely curious

[@TraceurRyuk]

Buying a real Christmas tree is infinitely more sustainable and eco friendly than buying a fake plastic one