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. 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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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.
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.
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!
www.bedbathandbeyond.com/
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).
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.
I myself use a huge long plastic storage bin for my Artificial Christmas Tree. Have for over 20 years.
Wrap in old sheets, curtains or blankets
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.
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