How to Make Your Own Christmas Tree Stand

Whether you want to have an old-fashioned Christmas decor or you just like to do-it-yourself, a homemade Christmas stand can add just the touch you are looking for. Aside from the ease and homemade charm, making your own Christmas tree stand is a great way to save money during the Christmas season. If you are concerned about the aesthetics, you can paint or stain your stand. A Christmas tree skirt can hide a multitude of sins, so don't be afraid to get creative.

Things You'll Need

• Lumber
• Drill
• Hole saw or large drill bit
• 4 eye bolts, 6-inch or larger
• Screws or nails
• Old pot or bowl

Instructions

1. Cut four boards equal lengths (approximately 14 to 18 inches long). Nail or screw these together to make a square frame, with the boards standing on their sides. For larger trees, you may need to repeat this step and make a double frame.

2. Cut four legs and attach to the corners of the square stand. The legs should be tall enough to accommodate the bowl or pot that you will be using to water the tree. Paint or varnish the frame to your taste.

3. Drill a hole in each side of the square frame and screw in an eye bolt. The eye bolts will be used to secure the tree.

4. Depending on the pot or bowl you choose, you can either attach it to the stand using screws or you can leave it sitting freely under the stand, placing the trunk of the tree deep enough into the pot to reach the bottom.

5. Place the pot or bowl where you want the tree, then place the tree trunk into the pot or bowl. Place the tree into the tree stand and tighten the eye bolts to secure the tree. This should center the pot/bowl underneath the tree stand and hold your tree securely in place.

Tips & Warnings

• Have a second person hold the tree while you fasten the bolts on the stand.

• Before placing your tree in the stand, be sure the frame is sturdy!

• Water freshly cut Christmas trees regularly to avoid drying out the tree, causing a fire hazard.