Things You'll Need:
- Christmas Tree
- Drill
- Tree stand
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Step 1
Pick the freshest tree- pick off a needle and smell it to see how fresh the tree is. If the smell is pungent the tree is in good shape.
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Step 2
Purchase the tree and ask for a fresh cut. Make sure they take off a good two inches off the bottom of the trunk.
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Step 3
Once the tree is home immediately take a hand drill and drill four holes up the bottom of the trunk.
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Step 4
Place tree outside in the tree stand with water.
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Step 5
Hose off the tree with fresh water to allow the tree to take in more water.
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Step 6
Check the water every 2 to 3 hours the first day your bring the tree home. The tree with rapidly consume water in the first two days.
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Step 7
Leave the tree outside for 2 days after bringing home, always check the water level.
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Step 8
Bring the tree in to decorate, and continue to check the water once a day for the remainder of the time you have the tree in the house.












Comments
turing83 said
on 12/20/2006 your introduction is very useful