Discounted Trees: Visit YZ's Outlet

What better way to stretch a dollar than to purchase brand new trees in perfect condition that were simply a style from a previous year? YZ opened an online outlet for those looking to find a deal. Check out the sales on these artificial Christmas Trees here: http://stores.ebay.com/YardZooks-Home-Garden.

Weekly Tips for Preparation: Week 3

Tip #3: The art of Christmas Tree "fluffing": unfolding branches during tree set up giving the tree its fullest appearance. Quality trees will have at least four branches. For best results, in relation to a compass, fold branches in each of the four major directs: North, East, South, and West. Start on the bottom layer and work your way up.

Tip #2: When setting up your new artificial Christmas Tree, set up the tree according to the instructions with the lights turned on. Taller trees might have two plugs extending from the tree, and setting them up incorrectly could blow a fuse.

Tip #1: Take the time to pull out your Holiday lights and pre-lit decorations a few days before you plan to set them up. Addressing tangles, snares, and non-working lights prior to installation will save you time in the long run.

Weekly Tips for Preparation: Week 2

Tip #2: When setting up your new artificial Christmas Tree, set up the tree according to the instructions with the lights turned on. Taller trees might have two plugs extending from the tree, and setting them up incorrectly could blow a fuse.

Tip #1: Take the time to pull out your Holiday lights and pre-lit decorations a few days before you plan to set them up. Addressing tangles, snares, and non-working lights prior to installation will save you time in the long run.

Fall Will Pass Quickly: Weekly Tips for Preparation: Week 1

Fall has just begun but don't forget, the Holidays are approaching quickly. In the hustle and bustle, do not forget to prepare your Christmas Decor for one of those quickly passing weekends in November/December.

What happens to the time: children are back in school (parental taxi service begins again), cooler temperatures are starting to tease us at night, leaves are starting to accumulate on the lawn more rapidly, and let's not forget football season and tailgating preparations.

We've prepared a weekly checklist/tip sheet to make sure you're taking the right steps.

Tip #1: Take the time to pull out your Holiday lights and pre-lit decorations a few days before you plan to set them up. Addressing tangles, snares, and non-working lights prior to installation will save you time in the long run.

Let's Talk About Artificial Christmas Trees

The Holidays are approaching and the push to find the perfect Christmas Tree has begun (or will begin soon). As the Baby Boomer Generation matures, more and more consumers are opting for the convenience and reliability of Arificial Prelit Christmas Trees. Should you make the move? What distinguishes a quality tree? Where do you begin?

We'll take a quick look at what makes Artificial Christmas Trees advantageous, what comprises quality trees, and how to maximize the life of your tree/investment. Off we go!

Artificial Christmas Tree Advantages:

• Appearance: As technology has advanced artificial trees are almost indistinguishable for real trees, and the symmetry is almost always better.
• Cleanliness: No sweeping/vacuuming of needles or watering necessary.
• Convenience: Use the same tree for many years - just pack away at the end of the season.

Artificial Christmas Tree Qualities:

• Structure: Make sure the tree has a solid base and quality metal frame.
• Tip Count: Each tree box should list the amount of tips (artificial needles) on each tree - the fuller the better.
• Light Count: Purely stringing as many lights on a tree as possible does not improve the appearance - make sure the tree has a balanced appearance.
• Weight: Why does this matter? Simply put, "The more weight, the more material, the better the quality."

Artificial Christmas Tree Maintenance:

• Space/Volume: Make sure you pick a tree that properly fills your designated space.
• Fluffing: Make sure to "fluff" your tree when you set it up to give it the fullest look possible.
• Light Maintenance: Change the lights when they go out! Burnt out lights increase the wattage on the strand shortening the life of the other lights.
• Necessary Tools: Light Keeper Pro and similar tools help you find problemed lights and track electric current. Do not replace the entire strand - find the problem.

Do you have any questions, thoughts, or comments you would like to share? Please feel free to comment below!

The Asheville Frasier Fir

The Asheville Frasier Fir is one of the most realistic and elegant artificial Christmas Trees on the market.

The Asheville Fraiser Fir offers the layered look of a unsheered Christmas Tree. It's natural, down-swept drape and conical shape appear to be cut freshly from the forest, although much more symmetrical.

The authentic feel of the tree is credited to the branch/tip shape produced from a mold of a natural Frasier Fir branch. The mixture of polyethylene (PE) and PVC tips give the tree a true, lasting color and lifelike flex to the touch.

The four-footed steel base and metal structure give the Asheville Frasier Fir a sturdy skeleton and foundation for decorations.

The Asheville Frasier Fir offers an 16 inch clearance from the floor to the base branch. Why? This allows room for stacking gifts! Listen to the children cheer!

Sizes: Subject to Availibility (click model link)
Model		Height	Dia.	Lights	Tips	Weight (lbs)
Full		6.5'	54"	700	2099	47
Full		7.5'	56"	1000	3123	69
Full		9.5'	66"	1650	5139	120
Full		12'	78"	2350	7695	175
Slim		4.5'	30"	150	644	13
Slim		6.5'	40"	350	1382	32
Slim		7.5'	46"	450	1844	42
Slim		8.5'	50"	550	2414	54
Slim		9.5'	54"	700	3032	73
Wreath		24"	24"	35	n/a	3
Wreath		30"	30"	50	n/a	4
Wreath		36"	36"	100	n/a	10
Wreath		48"	48"	150	n/a	16
Garland		9'	10"	100	n/a	5