95548 270 Crafts & Hobbies Holiday & Seasonal Crafts Christmas Crafts true Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:15:46 -0800 /system/videos/5/48/55/09/95548.flv xmas, putting, setting, decorations, decorating, seasonal, holidays, crafts, safety How To Safely Put Up a Real, Live Christmas Tree http://www.howcast.com/videos/95548-How-To-Safely-Put-Up-a-Real-Live-Christmas-Tree http://www.howcast.com/videos/95548-How-To-Safely-Put-Up-a-Real-Live-Christmas-Tree/edit approved 140 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=95548"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=95548" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 7 carlo_scialla http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95548/string_xmas_lights_hd_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 5124 false false false 51394 1 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95548/25.jpg Choose a fresh tree Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that don’t easily fall off when you shake the trunk or run your fingers over a branch. The drier the tree, the bigger the fire hazard.

]]> 51395 2 36 Tip Needles should bend but not break, and the trunk should feel sticky with sap.

]]> 51396 3 41 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95548/41.jpg Cut the bottom Ask the tree vendor to cut two or three inches off the bottom so your tree will better absorb water from its stand.

]]> 51397 4 49 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95548/49.jpg Choose a safe location Choose a spot for the tree at least three feet from a radiator, fireplace, heating vent, or other heat source, and don’t block any exits with it. Never light candles near the tree.

]]> 51398 5 61 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95548/61.jpg Get it into water Put the tree into a tree stand filled with fresh water as soon as you bring it home, and keep it watered. Don’t skimp on the tree stand: Use a sturdy one that will keep your tree straight.

]]> 51399 6 73 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95548/73.jpg Secure to ceiling With a piece of wire, attach the top of the tree to a hook in the ceiling so it can’t tip over.

]]> 51400 7 80 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95548/80.jpg Use the right lights Use tree lights made for indoor use. Check for damaged sockets, missing bulbs, and frayed wires before hanging them on the tree.

]]> 51401 8 89 Tip Consider upgrading to LED lights, available where other tree lights are sold. You’ll spend a bit more, but they’re safer because they don’t generate heat.

]]> 51402 9 98 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95548/98.jpg Use cord caution Tape down any loose cords so people don’t trip over them. Use blue masking tape to prevent paint damage. Never run cords under rugs (it’s a fire hazard), and don’t attach more than three light strands to an extension cord.

]]> 51403 10 111 Tip Use heavy-gauge extension cords; they stay cool and don’t fray easily.

]]> 51404 11 116 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95548/116.jpg Protect kids and pets If you have young children or pets, keep breakable ornaments out of their reach.

]]> 51405 12 122 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95548/122.jpg Get rid of a dry tree When the tree starts losing needles, take it to a recycling center. Dried-out trees account for hundreds of fires each year during the holidays.

]]> 51406 13 131 Fact Benjamin Harrison was the first president to display an official White House Christmas tree.

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