How to Secure the Christmas Tree

Whether it is securing a tabletop Christmas tree, or a full height Christmas tree, no one wants the Christmas tree to tumble. Aside from the obvious mess and potentially broken ornaments, the Christmas tree itself might be damaged. Preventing a disasterous spill is as easy as a little common sense and moderate effort. Securing your Christmas tree will secure a cheerful holiday.

First, a little bit of physics, and there will be a quiz afterwards. Artifical trees are somewhat more stable as they are designed to be balanced, however even artificial trees can become unbalanced once ornaments are hung. Natural trees were once planted into the ground, so trying to get the same stability when placing it into a small tree stand will take a little bit or work.

Tip #1 for Securing Your Christmas Tree

Give it a secure base. That's obviously most often achieved by having a secure Christmas tree stand. The best stand is one that is as wide as possible or as heavy as possible. Large plastic stands sometimes provide more stability than the traditional metal stands. Mounting a Christmas tree stand on a board can provide even more stability. The bigger the stand the harder it is to store, but with a board mounted, you can drill a hole into the board allowing for it to be hung for easier storage. Cut the board to a size that fits under the tree skirt and you have what you need to be worry free.

A wide base provides a resisting force by pushing back against the floor anytime a force pushes the tree sideways. The wider the base, the bigger the opposing force. A heavier base provides the same kind of opposing force, just by a different means. It's hard to push a heavy object over when it's close to the ground.

But that base can only produce a stable tree if the tree is well secured to it. That may involve pushing the screws far into the tree. Or, it may require that you fill the base with material that keeps the tree from tipping. In every case, ensure that the bottom of the tree is perfectly flat and snug on the bottom of the base. This is easiest to do by first holding up the tree straight and marking the cut line on the trunk so that the base can be cut flat with the best looking stance for the tree.

Tip #2 for Securing Your Christmas Tree

Once you have secured the base of your Christmas tree, you might also need to secure the top. If you secure the top of the tree, it is even more effective in preventing accidental tipping. If your tree is tall, or likely to be subject to accidental shoves, this may be absolutely necessary. Regardless, it is a good practice if able.

Screw a small hook into the wall behind the tree ot in the ceiling directly above. Thread a thin, transparent length of fishing line around the upper branches of the tree and loop the other end over the hook. Tighten until the line is taught, then slacken slightly. Now your Christmas tree is still mildly flexible, but strong and secure. And securing the Christmas tree is practically invisible.

Kids, dogs or cats who like to climb the tree can all produce a Christmas tree catastrophe. You can stand watch 24/7 or do these simple measures to give peace of mind. Securing the top of the tree with a thin, invisible line and inserting the trunk into a secure base is a simple, low cost solution. Have a safe holiday!

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