Christmas Tree Stand Buyers Guide

One of the most important parts of the Christmas Tree is the tree stand. Without the stand the tree could lean, be lopsided or even fall over. When we purchase a Christmas Tree from a lot, some provide stands and others don’t. Since you are paying good money for the experience of a real Christmas Tree why not get a strong and durable stand that will keep your tree upright for as long as you have the tree up. There are stands for trees as small as 3 foot to trees as tall as 8 feet tall.

Without a good durable stand, the tree will not look right. If you have pets or small kids a simple bump into the tree could cause a Christmas Tree to fall right over or become out of line. When we put up our Christmas Trees we want perfection. We want all of our lights in place and all of our ornaments to look as beautiful as they can. Something as simple as the wrong tree stand could upset your whole Christmas experience. Let’s take a look at three great Christmas Tree Stands one is the Home Logic 7-1/2′ Artificial Christmas Tree Stand the second is from an 8′ Steel Christmas Tree Stand from Lowe’s and the third one is E.Z Rotating Christmas Tree Stand from Walmart.

The Home Logic 7-1/2′ Artificial Christmas Tree Stand can be used as an upgrade or as an upgrade for all artificial Christmas Trees. The tree stand can hold the weight of a tree up to 7-1/2 feet but the center pole of the Christmas Tree has to be about 1-1/4″ either in a common and standard pole. There is a cord channel that will hide the power cords. This stand can only be used on artificial trees since there is no room for water capacity. The base width on this stand is 19.25 inches. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on a Christmas Tree or the Christmas Tree Stand either; you can get this high quality stand for $12.00. This stand is Model Number 119-6 and it is available in Lowe’s. In addition to this Christmas Tree stand you can find the perfect artificial Christmas Trees and some great decorations at your local Lowe’s Store. To check stock on this stand and more, log onto the Lowe’s website and check the product availability, enter in your zip code to the nearest Lowe’s near you.

With the Home Logic 7-1/2′ Artificial Christmas Tree Stand you can have a great Christmas Season without having to worry if your tree will fall over. This stand is made from a durable plastic that will last you many great Christmases to come. Check out the other great Christmas items from Lowe’s and make this a Christmas to remember. This 8′ Steel Christmas Tree Stand unlike the Home Logic 7-1/2′ Artificial Christmas Tree Stand is stronger since it is made of steel rather than plastic. Steel tree stands are used for real Christmas Trees. Buying a real tree comes with different issues than artificial trees. For example, since live trees are not trimmed before you purchase them they will not be proportionate, you will have to trim the tree yourself. This Christmas Tree Stand can hold 8′ of Christmas Tree, this allows for a lot of weight.

The steel stand will hold the tree better and steadier than a plastic stand. Plus with a real tree you have to allot for water capacity. This 8′ Steel Christmas Tree Stand is made with a corrosion resistant zinc dichromate hardware making this stand high quality and high performance. There are spikes for extra strength and there are 4 eyebolts for a better hold on the tree. The tree stand is made from a metal construction and has a water capacity of 4.8 quarts. The base width of 28 inches makes for a great way to keep your tree in place and even with pets and kids, your tree will remain in tact. You can try using a plastic stand but with the real tree you have to remember that you are using water to help keep your tree alive. So if you are having an artificial Christmas Tree using a plastic stand would work best and if you are using a real tree then you will want to use a steel stand. This tree stand is available in Lowe’s is it model 5180-C and it costs $15.00.

We have shown you a plastic Christmas Tree Stand and a Steel Christmas Tree Stand. These are great Christmas Tree Stands but have you ever set your Christmas up in one area and find that you are having trouble getting behind the tree to decorate. Walmart, your one stop shopping place for all of your Christmas needs has the answer. They sell the E.Z Rotating Christmas Tree Stand, this stand can hold your Christmas Tree place and it will turn your tree without knocking it over. This stand can rotate 360 degrees and can hold an artificial tree up to 8.5′ tall and a weight of 150 pounds. This stand has a patented collar construction that can center the tree for a perfectly aligned tree. The base of the stand is 22.25″ for additional stability. Plus the tree can be rotated in either direction; it has a bi-directional clutch if the tree is forced to move forward or backwards the motor will be protected.

As tree rotates 360 degrees there will be a warning sound if there is any obstruction to the tree. There are 2 electrical receptacles that turn and the best part is that the lights will not tangle as the tree turns. The stand is easy and safe to use and can be used with 2,000 mini lights. For a different type of Christmas Tree Setting, the E.Z Rotating Christmas Tree Stand would be a creative way to kick off the holiday season. The stand is available in your local Walmart location and costs $75.00. Christmas Trees set the tone for our holiday season and with a lopsided tree, you will spend more time fixing up your tree than enjoying it. Whether you choose the Home Logic 7-1/2′ Artificial Christmas Tree Stand, the 8′ Steel Christmas Tree Stand or the E.Z Rotating Christmas Tree Stand you will be getting a reliable and stable Christmas Tree Stand. When you purchase any one of these stands from Lowe’s or Walmart you know you are getting a high quality product.

More and more people are trying to save money on Christmas this year due to the recession but with products as high quality and as inexpensive as these are, you can spend your money on other things. Decorations make for a more festive holiday and when your tree is not perfect you won’t be happy. So why not start off with the best and start your holiday off right. If you are looking to put up your Christmas Tree right after the Thanksgiving Holiday then visit your local Lowe’s and Walmart locations to get the products you need to start off the holiday season right. The best part about these Christmas Tree Stands is that they are affordable and will last you many great Christmases to come. Now you don’t have to go from store to store to find everything you need, you can get everything you need and more at your local Walmart and Lowe’s stores. Avoid the crowds and start the holiday season today.