Pound a nail in the just a little bit. That gets the process started. This makes it a little easier to start get the screw started. It's still going to take some elbow grease. That's why I don't put curtain rods up. If need be I use spring loaded cur...
Matching poles are a very good idea. As for the fabric, you can buy what are called window scarves almost anywhere. WalMart, Target, Linens and Things, etc. They are usually sheer material and they drape great! I think they are usually 200" long. You...
Rod pocket curtain: your choice of rods at top and bottom of window or at top only, projecting a couple of inches out. To make your own curtain, measure the length between the two rods and add generous allowance for pockets: this is the length of fab...