Comments on How to Put Lights on a Christmas Tree

Before I set my tree up on my expensive bare floors, I put a thick bathmat or bath towel folded in half under the tree stand. I then set my tree up in the middle of my room on the bathmat. I add the lights before sliding the tree into place, whether it's in the corner or in front of the window. The towel or mat makes it so easy to slide the tree in place and protects my flooring from scratches.

I've found the quickest method to getting lights on a tree is to first unstring a set of lights. Then, holding the end with the plug, loop the string in your hand (you should end up with the lights in a circle about 1 foot long). Starting at the top of the tree, begin spiraling the lights around and at the same time, weave them over and under the branches near the edge of the tree. Attach new strings and repeat as necessary.

When you have put the lights up, take a few steps back from the tree and squint your eyes. Now it's easy to see if the lights are evenly spread across the tree. Adjust the lights and take another look until you are satisfied.

Christmas tree extension cords are sold everywhere during the holidays, usually green and about 6' in length with multiple outlets. Lets one add multiple light sets, tree toppers, etc. safely, easily and virtually hassle-free. A real time saver.

Before you put the tree in its place, put your lights and garland on it. This way you can walk around the tree and not have to throw and catch the lights when the tree is up against a window or wall. Then position the tree and decorate.

I have a Christmas tree extension cord (the one with multiple outlets on the cord). I took it and attached it to the trunk of our artificial tree with zip ties (green, of course). Our tree came with extra twigs to cover up the metal pole (trunk). Just wrap some of these around to cover it up. I keep it on the trunk when we put it away and it's there for next year!

I've found the quickest method to getting lights on a tree is to first unstring a set of lights. Then, holding the end with the plug, loop the string in your hand (you should end up with the lights in a circle about 1 foot long). Starting at the top of the tree, begin spiraling the lights around and at the same time, weave them over and under the branches near the edge of the tree. Attach new strings and repeat as necessary.

I have a Christmas tree extension cord (the one with multiple outlets on the cord). I took it and attached it to the trunk of our artificial tree with zip ties (green, of course). Our tree came with extra twigs to cover up the metal pole (trunk). Just wrap some of these around to cover it up. I keep it on the trunk when we put it away and it's there for next year!

Be sure to get many lights deep inside, near the trunk. This gives more dimension to the view. Also, be sure to include ornaments deep inside (especially in the sparse branch areas). The inside lights will reflect nicely on the inside ornaments. Before putting on the ornaments, turn off all the room lights, step back about 10 feet, and squint. This will give you an idea of the evenness of color distribution, etc.

Before I set my tree up on my expensive bare floors, I put a thick bathmat or bath towel folded in half under the tree stand. I then set my tree up in the middle of my room on the bathmat. I add the lights before sliding the tree into place, whether it's in the corner or in front of the window. The towel or mat makes it so easy to slide the tree in place and protects my flooring from scratches.