Where you place your tree within your home is paramount. Each year, around 30 million homes opt for live trees, according to the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA). Three to four weeks is about the limit for a live tree, even one that is extremely fresh at purchase and well watered and maintained inside the home.

Look for a tree with green needles and very few brown needles. Many trees are sprayed to retain their green color longer, so go one step further by feeling the needles themselves.

A better option would be in a garage where it will be out of both light and the wind, both of which will dry it out more quickly. When purchasing a pre-cut tree from a vendor, ask the sales associate when the tree was cut and where it came from. This will allow your tree to "drink" from its base more readily. They should be moist and pliable.If you've ever had a real tree in your home for the holidays, you know there's nothing quite like it.

Another common Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers-FHC030 make with live trees is buying and erecting them too early. Namely, a poorly maintained live tree quickly becomes a fire hazard within the home.