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Chopping down your own tree ensures you have the freshest cut possible, assuming you don’t live more than a couple hours away.
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As soon as you bring your tree indoors, set it up in a sturdy tree stand with a generous water reservoir that holds at least a gallon of water.
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Keep at least 2 inches of the trunk submerged in plain, clean water at all times to prevent sap from forming over the base.
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Heat sources like fireplaces, wood stoves, space heaters, and radiators often dry out a tree much faster than you can water it, so it’s best to locate your tree away from heating apparatuses and heating vents, and out of direct sunlight.
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The new school of LED holiday lights emit very little heat, which keeps your tree from drying out too quickly and also reduces the risk of fire.