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Susan asks…
DIY swing-arm curtain rod?
Is there an easy way to make your own swing-arm curtain rods? Or maybe a way to modify a similar set-up, like a plant holder that has a swing-arm?
Aaron answers:
Sure why not? Anything that will hold up the curtain and will be the width you want. I didn’t want to put up curtain rods on my small little laundry room window, but I had some pretty blue/white flowered curtains I wanted to hang there. (Actually I made the curtains out of a sheet.) Anyway, I used ribbon as a curtain rod, just threaded it thru the top hem, tied in a knot on both ends, then nailed the knots (inconspicuously) to the wall. Looks great. I used light blue rope material as tiebacks (a take off on the clothesline theme). I don’t let my Hubby into my pretty laundry room cuz he would make a Plant Shed out of it and mess up all my matchy-matchy stuff. Sometimes laundry gets done in there!
Carol asks…
can a two-way traverse curtain rod be changed to work one-way?
Aaron answers:
It is possible to do this, but considering how much work would be involved it would seem easier to just replace it with a one-way rod.
Laura asks…
curtain rod or wire for drapes?
I wanted to see where can i get wires to substitute for curtain rod for drapes.
Aaron answers:
You could buy wire at Home Depot, Lowes, and most hardware stores, but the wire wouldn’t work as well as a curtian rod. It would sag.
John asks…
I am trying to drill into my ceiling for a ceiling-mount curtain rod but can’t break through it. Suggestions?
Aaron answers:
If there is concrete up there (which seems pretty far-fetched) then the answers you’ve already received are good ones. But, you MIGHT be trying to drill into a hidden nail or screw; the way to tell is to drill an inch or so away from where you really need to be. If you get through OK, then its almost a sure bet you’ve hit a screw or nail. Remove it and you’re good to go. Otherwise, move the rod a bit more toward the room and drill in a place that lets you get through.
Good luck!
Lizzie asks…
Does anyone know how to wrap a curtain scarves around a rod??
I know this sounds simple enough, but..I just want that wrapped look..are there any tips?? Do I pull it out to fluff..maybe Im just chicken to try this myself. Any tips or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
that sounds great. Im thinking of using white sheer..or if i can find some gold sheer..or print paisley or something..i like your idea with the grocery bags..
OMG thanks!! I will check out both of those stores..they are close by..I just painted my walls yellow..do think gold will be too much??
Aaron answers:
Start in both the middle of the rod and the middle of the fabric. Wrap one half of the fabric in front of the rod and half behind. If you want to, you can make a loose knot in the middle to have both swags in the front. If not, continue to use the rod to drape the fabric in front and behind, loosening the fabric from bottom to top of each swag you drape. The bottom will always require releasing more fabric than the top to maintain the swag. If you want the swag tighter, simply pull the fabric over the rod tighter. You can stuff the wraps with those plastic grocery bags if you want a tightly wrapped rod. But no matter how you do the wraps or swags, make certain that when you get to the end of the rod, you either have used up all of the fabric (if you want the valance look) or you have equal amounts of fabric on both sides if you want a drapery look.
PS I just saw a beautiful gold sheer at Linens N Things (Design Expo Home Depots design store has the same thing for twice the price). Check out the close outs at both Linen N Things and Bed Bath and Beyond, they discontinue some beautiful sheers at really reasonable prices.
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