The Best Christmas Tree Stands for 2014

Are you looking around for the best Christmas tree stands to buy this year? Perhaps this guide can be of assistance.

While there are people who take pride in making their own Christmas tree holders, that's not really the most practical option for many of us.

Besides, a quick scoot over to Amazon and you can find some of the best Christmas tree stands available in 2014.

photo credits: Emerald Innovations XTS3 Swivel Straight Tree Stand 10" - Available now at Amazon.com.

I've put together a few of the stands that particularly caught my eye, with the hope that you will gather some inspiration for when it comes to choosing your very own Christmas tree stand.

I haven't quite decided whether I'm going to stick with my fake Christmas tree or whether I'll go for a real one this year.

Either way, I know I need a new stand so let's go see what's out there.

2014 Swivel straight Christmas tree stands

Let's say that you've bought a tree, got it home, but you notice that it's a little, how do we say... wonky... A crooked tree is a big no-no. So what to do?

Well you simply must check out these Swivel Christmas tree stands.

They have a built in mechanism that straightens your tree once it's securely placed in the stand. These stands also provide a water reservoir to allow your tree to be watered on auto-pilot.

As all Swivel tree stands are made from an impact-grade polymer, they will be highly resistant cracking and/or rusting. You can rely on these sturdy stands to be around for several years to come.

Swivel Straight Tree Stand

2014 Cinco Plastics Christmas tree stands

If you intend to see your Christmas tree survive throughout the holiday season, then you will need to keep it constantly hydrated, in the same way you would water flowers or other household plants.

These Christmas tree stands by Cinco are great for that. They are fairly wide, so can accommodate enough water to keep your tree well watered at all times.

People who have bought these stands really welcomed the fact that they could just set their tree watering duties to auto-pilot; leaving them to get on with other activities.

Cast Iron Christmas tree stands

Are you looking for a Christmas tree stand that is heavy duty and elegant at the same time? Then you'll want to consider taking a look at one of the cast iron stands.

I particularly like the detailing on these stands.

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OK, so you're dead set on making your own Christmas tree stand - you've certainly got more patience than I have.

Here's a video that will get you started with the 'how'. Note that this is only part 1 of a 4 part video.

Best Christmas Tree Holders

Perhaps, like me you're planning on sticking with or buying a fake Christmas tree They are, in my humble opinion, easier to maintain.

It's always good to know that should anything go wrong with your fake Christmas tree stand, you can always buy a replacement.