ELEVATE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE FOR UNDER $20 ✦ This simple DIY tree stand instantly makes your holiday decor look more designer — sturdy, clean, and so easy to recreate. Here’s everything you need to build it: • 5-gallon bucket* • 15” PVC pipe* (1 1/2” fits most tree bases) • Zots or hot glue • Bag of concrete* *Available at your local home-improvement store. DIY STEPS: 1️⃣ Cut the PVC pipe to your desired tree height. 2️⃣ Attach it to the bottom of the bucket using Zots or hot glue. 3️⃣ Fill the bucket with concrete to secure it. 4️⃣ Pour concrete inside the PVC pipe to the height you need. 5️⃣ Wipe away any splatter. 6️⃣ Let it cure overnight. Then place it inside a pretty planter for that elevated, designer look — without the designer price tag. TIP: Make sure your planter fits a 5-gallon bucket. Smaller planters? A 2–3 gallon version works perfectly. Follow me on LTK for more tips and tricks ✦ LTKFindsUnder50 LTKHoliday LTKSeasonal