What would be a good storage container for an artificial Christmas tree? Our tree is 6.5' tall and separates into 3 parts. The first tree we had came in a sturdy cardboard box which lasted for years.
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Last year we upgraded to a nicer tree, but the box it came in is now in shreds. There are zipper totes available at the stores, but they are pricey and don't look very sturdy. Any ideas?
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coville123 Silver Post Medal for All Time! 433 Posts
January 18, 20180 found this helpful
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My aunt leaves the tree up. Un-decorate it for sure. Put it into a closet with a sheet over it or in the basement. That way it doesn't get all squished.
15mhhm15 Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,298 Posts
January 18, 20180 found this helpful
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They sell a holiday tree storage bag for $15 at Bed Bath & Beyond. High reviews and in the questions section people claim this bag is spacious and can easily handle a 9 ft tree even!
There are other options too. And with BB&B they have a good return policy no questions asked if it doesn't work out for you.
Another option, would be to use plastic totes. I went to Target yesterday and some were 25% off (holiday ones).
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January 21, 20180 found this helpful
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You can go to an appliance store and ask them to save you a box. After they deliver and install an appliance they take the box back to the store to recycle. If you get a box from a refrigerator you can cut it down to size and make a top out of the excess.
cybergrannie Gold Feedback Medal for All Time! 949 Feedbacks
January 25, 20180 found this helpful
If you have a storage area such as a garage or basement, your tree would probably fare better than taking it apart and storing in a box or bag.
In any case, it would be better to wrap it in old sheets as other types of material may catch on the limbs or parts of the tree.
A lot of the big box stores have the bags and containers and most will be marking the price down soon if not already.
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some stores are more pricey than others so you may have to check some of the stores before making a trip. A phone call to see if any are available may save a trip also.
I have found that extra large boxes are difficult to cut down but some large florist shops have large boxes if you have a shop near you.
Walmart and Amazon both have a good selection so you might want to check out what is available (many items can be ordered and picked up at your local Walmart store with free shipping).
Break down a large box cut to the size you need and tape it back up. If the tree came in three peices use 3 boxes if you have to. Or reglar $5 totes from walmart.
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On sale for 3 sometimes would probably work. Check local thrift stores for storage items alot of times those things just need to be wiped down.