Christmas buying guides
Short guides to the questions that come up before an order: which tree height fits a ceiling, whether to buy pre-lit, how many LEDs a tree needs, what IP44 means, how to hang icicle lights on a gutter, and how to put a tree away so it lasts. Each one is written from the makers’ specifications and the figures we list on every product, and each links to the ranges it describes.
- Christmas tree size guide: which height fits your room Measure the ceiling, take off room for the topper, check the width, then compare tip counts. The four numbers that decide whether a tree fits. Read the guide
- How many lights for a Christmas tree 100 LEDs per foot for medium coverage, half for sparse, half again for dense. The table by tree height, and why lit length matters as much. Read the guide
- Outdoor Christmas lights: ratings, power and safety IP44 is the minimum for outside, the transformer stays dry, and low voltage is what makes a garden set safe. The ratings, marks and running costs. Read the guide
- Pre-lit or unlit: how to choose a Christmas tree Pre-lit trees save an hour each year and space the lights evenly; unlit trees cost less and let you choose the colour. The differences that matter,. Read the guide
- How to hang Christmas lights outside: gutters, windows and trees Measure the run, pick the clip for the surface, hang from one end with the transformer already in its dry home. The method for gutters, windows,. Read the guide
- How to store an artificial Christmas tree Fold the branches in the right order, keep the tree dry and out of sunlight, and use a breathable bag. The habits that make a tree. Read the guide