Millions of Americans display live Christmas trees in their homes each year, and many families never give a second thought to the tree stand they use. They simply pick out a stand at their local tree farm or hardware store, often choosing the least expensive option, and simply assume it will hold the tree without a problem. But the truth is, falling trees cause many fires, personal injuries, and property damage claims every year. Not only do your valuable ornaments break, but woodwork, walls, and flooring are often scratched, and floors and carpets are damaged from water that spills out of the tree's reservoir. Furthermore, if the tree falls on a pet or child, tragedy can occur. In any case, it's always a good idea to make sure that you have an appropriately sized tree stand for the Christmas tree you are displaying.
The first consideration when choosing a tree stand is always the height of your tree. Many families are …show more content…
How many gallons of water does it hold? Remember that larger trees will drink more water each day, so having a tree stand with a big reservoir is advantageous, because you won't have to refill it as often. If you already have a tree stand and its reservoir isn't as big as you'd like it to be, one option is to purchase an automatic Christmas tree waterer. These devices are like an additional, external reservoir that sits beside the stand and funnels water into the tree stand reservoir as needed. The advantage of an automatic watering system is that it can cut back significantly on the frequency of watering the