When you pull your new artificial Christmas tree out of the box, it's not unusual for it to look flat and phony. You might be tempted to moan to the manufacturer, but it usually just needs a good ...

When you take your artificial Christmas tree out of the box, you'll probably notice the branches are pretty compressed and not exactly flattering. While it's pretty obvious you'll need to spend some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images / Nicky Lloyd Artificial Christmas trees can last year after year, making them a great pick for families who don't ...

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Fluff your tree from bottom to top, spreading branches and ruffling from the inside out. Bend branch tips in varied directions and use decorations to cover sparse spots. Cover any dire spots with ...

Artificial Christmas trees can last year after year, making them a great pick for families who don't want to trek out to the tree farm each holiday season (or clean up Christmas tree needles!). But ...