Some useful tips and techniques to help you plan and build your own mega tree.

Video Chapters:

0:00 introduction and overview
0:57 stability matters - choose quality materials
2:00 holiday light show mega tree kit
2:48 tree base and installing the center rail
4:40 candy cane light effect
5:10 video example of what my 2020 mega tree looked like
5:50 selecting the size and look you want
8:22 double stranding your lights for a fuller looking tree
9:26 adding in multi colored lights for a unique effect
10:28 tips on getting your lights to the top of your tree
11:05 using washers to attach your lights to the top of your tree
13:10 using a trash pickup claw to attach lights (2020)
13:50 tips for ladder safety
15: 28 using a Christmas light extension pole to attach lights (2021)
16:49 selecting ground anchors for your display
17:54 creating a wooden base for your mega tree
20:11 connecting your base and painting
20:49 tips from 2021s tree build
21:50 Connecting your lights to the tree base
23:10 closing statement

Mega tree kit used in video:
https://christmaslightshow.com/collec...

Ground anchors used in video: https://amzn.to/3sdZdz3

Central Tree core: ( 2 pieces- 10 feet sections of 1 1/4 inch black pipe)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/LDR-1-1-4-in...

16 Foot Light Pole Hanger used in video: https://amzn.to/3z2Ttfh