My current outdoor project
By rebelann1949
@rebelann (117716)
El Paso, Texas
April 22, 2026 10:21pm CST
Last year, I forget when exactly, I had to have my favorite pine tree cut down due to it becoming a danger to my home. I blame the stupid village Iive in, instead of simply asking that we hook up to El Paso water system they also required us to hook up to the El Paso sewer system which meant they had to remove my septic which was what kept my beautiful pine alive.
This was the last christmas tree that my mom put up back in 2001 and I was lucky enough to have this lot at the time so that I could have this tree planted after the festivities were over. I was so proud of how grew from a 4' living christmas tree to the tree you now see as a dead wood pile. 
So now I'm on a mission to try to create something that will put this tree to good use, so far I've only cut a few branches off of it and today I took a before and after shot to show you what I was able to do. Mind you that I am 76 and no longer as strong as I used to be so I'm just glad I could cut off 2 today, tomorrow I'll do more weather permitting.
I would also like to ask if any of you have any ideas of simple ways to utilize the branches, which is shown on the bottom, into something interesting.
I don't want to simply throw all that away.
So now I'm on a mission to try to create something that will put this tree to good use, so far I've only cut a few branches off of it and today I took a before and after shot to show you what I was able to do. Mind you that I am 76 and no longer as strong as I used to be so I'm just glad I could cut off 2 today, tomorrow I'll do more weather permitting.
I would also like to ask if any of you have any ideas of simple ways to utilize the branches, which is shown on the bottom, into something interesting.
I don't want to simply throw all that away.11 people like this
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@sathviksouvik (23477)
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23 Apr
you can convert parts of the wooden branches into a wooden frame and fix a memorable photo with them
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@rebelann (117716)
• El Paso, Texas
23 Apr
I don't know if sawing off limbs from a fallen tree is considered handy but at least so far I'm getting 2 of those big branches sawed off at any one time @sallypup I usually have to rest after the second one 
That is probably a really good idea, I could arrange those limbs in a square and plant sunflowers and stuff inside. Those branches might provide enough shade to protect them from the extreme dry heat we get here.
That is probably a really good idea, I could arrange those limbs in a square and plant sunflowers and stuff inside. Those branches might provide enough shade to protect them from the extreme dry heat we get here.1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (175973)
• United States
23 Apr
If it is done weeping sap, you can cut chunks off the branches and use them around your house for the pine scent.
You can wire four small branches together and use them as a frame around a picture of your mother. I'm sure she would like that.
If you know somebody who is good at wood carving, you can ask them to make a dog and cat snuggling up together.
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@DaddyEvil (175973)
• United States
23 Apr
@rebelann You're very welcome.
I'm sorry. Pine is one of the nicest natural scents you can smell.
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@Deepizzaguy (123432)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 Apr
I do not blame you at all that you want to use the tree for good use.
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@Deepizzaguy (123432)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 Apr
@rebelann You are welcome.
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@luisadannointed (11962)
• Philippines
23 Apr
I hope you can do some creative things with it.
The photo looks so sad.
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@LindaOHio (223765)
• United States
25 Apr
Too bad you don't have a fireplace. Could someone else use the wood?
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@rebelann (117716)
• El Paso, Texas
25 Apr
Everyone wants freebees and I'm tired of giving all the time so this time I am using this tree to create small areas where I can grow plants that need some shade, the limbs I've cut off that tree are mostly between 6 & 10 ft long so that will help
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