Use a step ladder to safely hang the curtain rod and brackets. Step ladders are designed to be self-supporting, making it easier and safer to install curtains on your own. Finish them off with finials if desired. When to hire a handyperson Hiring a professional can be helpful when hangin...
In addition to vinegar and baking soda,bleachcan be an effective cleaner for moldy shower curtains. Make a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water in a bucket or tub. Soak the shower curtain for a few minutes, then scrub the moldy areas with a soft brush. Rinse the shower curtain ...
Step 4: Hang Rod & Curtains Hang your new DIY curtain rod and curtains by sliding the pipe through the eye hooks. If you are installing an extra long curtain rod like me, you will need support brackets (I used a screw eye hook) in the middle to prevent the rod from sagging. Anothe...
A well-made shower curtain needs a bit of weight at the bottom to hang nicely and stay in place. I added a 4-inch double-folded hem at the bottom to achieve this effect. Iron the Hem: Fold the bottom of the fabric up by 4 inches and iron it flat. Fold it up another 4 inches ...
Learn to hang a beautiful Christmas window garland around your window that matches your tree’s style. It will turn your window into a beautiful focal point for your holiday decor. This year I decided to try something different with my Christmas decorations. ...
Constructed from lightweight metal poles that nest one inside the other, all you need to do is simply telescope the curtain rod out to the length you require.Recess Fit Allowance: In order for your recessed blinds to correctly fit inside your window and operate smoothly, additional allowances ...
Any time I see “decorating tips” articles telling me to hang art and stay away from displaying family photos, I think, “You have lost your dang mind. People live here, not robots.” But back when I filled up entire console tables with picture frames of family, I realized it was cra...
I must admit, these pictures don’t do this project justice. Every single person who comes into our home stops when they see the curtain rod and asks where we bought it and how much it cost. I mean, who stops to ask about a curtain rod? The project takes about 2 hours to put toge...
Choose the type and length of curtain rod to use for the tie-up window panels. If you intend to hang the panels flat, leave enough room between the curtain rod mounting hardware so that your panels are not bunched at the top. Video of the Day ...
9. Hang Your Window Treatments Reattach yourdrapes or curtainsusing the drapery pins or hangers. Stand back to make sure the window treatments hang correctly and the traverse rod looks level. Open and close the drapes to ensure the traverse rod carriers move smoothly. Make any adjustments as ne...