Get expert tips for choosing the perfect Christmas tree this season, from measuring your space to testing for freshness.

Forestry England says you should measure your ceiling height and subtract at least 12 inches for a Christmas topper. Plus, they say, think about the tree's diameter, as your Christmas centrepiece ...

A person can measure their height at home by using an object, such as a pencil, to mark a wall and measure the distance. However, it is often easier to measure height with help from another person.

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