There are no rules to this, and measurements are totally up to you. You can even hang the rod directly onto the window frame if desired. But here are a few guidelines that might help you: For wall-mounted rods, allow at least 2 to 8 centimetres of space on each side of the window ...
Based on these prices, the cost for one curtain rod (up to 10 feet long!) comes to $18. That is much cheaper than most extra long curtain rods. But the real savings comes in when you make multiple curtain rods – you could make four regular five foot long curtain rods for only $31...
positions. You can suction them anywhere on your shower wall so you can hike up one leg and have something to put your foot on. In that case, handrails would offer even more support, letting you grab onto something that’s not a slippery shower wall or a less-than-sturdy curtain rod....
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...
If the window is wide, you may need to mount a third bracket in the center over the window. Use a level to make sure the brackets are even. Put the curtain panels on the rod. How you do this will depend on the type of – grommet holes, a pocket, or clip-on rings are some com...
5. Curtain Size Surfing the web for hours in pursuit of that perfect window treatment can be an arduous task. You don’t want to put in all that effort and come to find out that your coveted drapes don’t even fit your window. The secret to success is knowinghow to measure for curt...
Today I am sharing my DIY outdoor curtain rod and how to make one for under $20! If you have ever priced heavy duty outdoor patio curtain rods, you know they are very expensive so we decided to make a curtain rod out of galvanized pipe. I saved myself over $180 by making my own...
5. Put up the rod and hang the curtains If your curtains are coming straight out of a new package, iron or steam the creases and wrinkles out. Remove the finials from the curtain rod and thread the curtain onto the rod. Depending on the type of bracket, you may need to place the ...
Another cheaper option is to head to the fabric store and pick up some fabric that matches the room and sew a sink skirt. I'd recommend installing a curtain rod in front of the sink if possible to attach the skirt to, but you can get creative with suction cups or anything else you ...
Next, fill the bucket with warm water and add a small amount of detergent or cleaning solution. Mix well until the water is soapy. Put on your rubber gloves and use the scrub brush to gently scrub the rubber bath mat with the soapy water. Pay special attention to any areas that have ...