Category: Artificial Trees

When it comes to holiday decorating, lighting is a big part of the fun. But with so many options available, it can be hard to know what’s safe, what’s not and how much light you need.

Here are some tips to help you stay safe and enjoy your decorations this holiday season:

Use the right lights

Only use lights that are approved by a recognized testing laboratory such as UL or ETL. In addition, use outdoor-rated extension cords and light strings. These cords are designed to withstand outdoor use, so they won’t overheat when in use for extended periods of time.

Check cords before using them

Check all cords for damage or wear before plugging them in and turning them on. Replace damaged cords immediately to reduce the risk of electrical shock.

Follow instructions carefully when installing lights on trees

Use heavy duty staples or nails to fasten light strings securely onto tree branches so they can’t be pulled down by small children or pets who might climb them (or run into them).

Choose bulbs carefully

Light bulbs can get extremely hot while they’re turned on — especially incandescent bulbs which generate more heat than LED bulbs do — so be sure not to touch them while they’re lit up.

Don’t overload circuits

Many homes have fewer electrical outlets than needed for all their holiday lights. If you need more outlets, talk to an electrician about installing more.

Use GFCI outlets and extension cords with surge protectors

A GFCI outlet will shut off power if it detects water on its contacts or if there’s a short circuit within the outlet itself. Extension cords should be plugged into GFCI outlets whenever possible because they have built-in safety features that help protect your home from electrical fires caused by faulty wiring or damaged extension cords. If there are no GFCI outlets nearby, buy a surge protector for each extension cord and plug only one string of lights into each surge protector.

Make sure that all electrical cords are in good condition

If they appear frayed or worn out, replace them before using them with holiday lights.

Keep all wires away from heat sources like radiators or furnaces

This includes extension cords as well as wires inside walls or power strips where they can be exposed to heat sources such as ovens or fireplaces.

Never let children play with extension cords or Christmas tree lights while they’re plugged in. It’s easy for kids to get hurt by touching exposed wires and getting shocked by electricity if they’re playing with something live.

Never leave holiday lights on

It’s not worth taking the chance that someone will trip over one of the cords and get hurt by tripping over it or by falling onto something sharp like broken glass.

Test your electrical connections

Make sure that power cords are in good condition and securely connected before plugging them into an outlet.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it also means buying a new Christmas tree and some ornaments. If you’re looking to save money this holiday season, consider flocking your pre-lit Christmas tree instead.

The good news is that flocking a pre-lit tree will only cost you about $20 and three hours of time. The bad news? You’ll have to wait at least two weeks before hanging ornaments on your new tree.

What is flocking?

Flocking is a process in which tiny fibers are applied to the surface of something to create a velvety texture. It’s used in many places such as carpets, upholstery and even fabric paint. But when it comes to Christmas trees, it’s used as an alternative to traditional lights or tinsel strands.

A pre-lit Christmas tree is one of the easiest ways to decorate your home in a festive way. But, if you’re looking for a way to save money and still have a beautiful tree, flock your pre-lit Christmas tree. Flocking a Christmas tree is an easy alternative to flocking a natural Christmas tree and will add a touch of class to your holiday decorating.

Flocking a pre-lit Christmas tree involves applying flocking material, also known as “flock”, to the entire surface of the artificial tree. The flocking material gives the appearance of snow on the branches of the artificial trees and gives them a more realistic look than they would otherwise have.

Flocking Materials

There are many different types of flock materials available on the market today and all will give you different effects when applied to your fake Christmas trees. The most popular is Polyester: This type of flocking is often referred to as “faux snow” because it looks like real snow when applied over an artificial surface. It comes in a variety of colors including white, blue and pink, so you can choose whichever color suits your needs best. Polyester flocking can be applied by hand or with an airless sprayer, depending on how

If you’re like me and love the look of a pre-lit Christmas tree, but don’t want to spend a ton of money on it, here are some tips for getting the same look for less:

The first thing you’ll notice about pre-lit trees is that they can be pretty expensive. But there are ways around that. One option is to buy a fake Christmas tree and then add lights yourself. To do this, all you need are lights (I used LED rope lights from Amazon), a strand of lights with a plug and socket (I used these from Amazon), and some zip ties or string to hold the lights onto your tree. The trickiest part is figuring out what kind of lights will work best for your needs (color, brightness level, etc.)

Once you have all your supplies ready, attach your strand of lights to each branch with zip ties or string in whatever pattern works best for your room’s decor. You might even want to add some decorations like garland between each branch so they’re not all just hanging there by themselves! This can be really fun if you have kids who want to help out — they can make their own unique designs!

When it comes time to decorate your 9 foot artificial Christmas trees, it is a time that the entire family can get in on. And if you do involve the entire family, you are going to find to keep people’s interest, you may need some reinforcements. For many families, they have the family tradition that certain cookies are made during the holiday season so that they can have these while they are decorating their trees, opening presents, etc. It is a sweet tradition (literally) that is easy for people to continue with for many years to come.

With this being said, what cookies should you be serving while decorating your 9 foot artificial Christmas trees? This is really going to be a personal decision. We suggest you serve a few different options so that everyone can have their favorite. And you may find it best to serve a cookie that you only bake during the holiday season, to make this even more special. However, if you are still curious as to what your options are to serve while decorating your 9 foot artificial Christmas trees, we have the top 10 Christmas cookies that people are serving during the holidays!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

While these are not holiday specific, they are the most popular cookie out there for a reason…you can’t go wrong with serving some big, fat, gooey Chocolate Chip cookies during the holidays.

Rolled Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies can easily be decorated in holiday colors, which is what makes them a great option for Christmas, and something that you can have the kids help with to make this even more memorable.

Snickerdoodles

With the cinnamon in these cookies, for many people, they are something that makes them think of Christmas. And they are going to make your house smell amazing while you are decorating your 9 foot artificial Christmas trees!

Ginger Cookies

These are strong cookies that many people only want during the holidays. The ginger in these can be a bit spicy for some people, but these are cookies that definitely scream “Christmas”.

Oatmeal Raisin

While these are a cookie that many people make throughout the year, these are still some of the most popular cookies during the Christmas season. They are easy to make and they do have that cinnamon taste to them that makes them even more Christmas.

Gingerbread Men

This is probably the cookie that is the most “Christmas” since Gingerbread Men is a theme that many people use on their trees to decorate.

Rum Balls

While not a cookie really, these are the adult cookies that many adults look forward to. With rum in these, they can pack a punch, depending upon how much your recipe calls for.

For those who are decorating their 9 foot artificial Christmas trees, these 7 different cookies are going to be a great option to have on hand when you are decorating!