An attractively mounted curtain rod adds a subtle layer of embellishment to an entire room. Beyond completing a room's decor, however, a curtain rod possesses yet another secret power: the ability to ...

Cut the top caps (A) and back legs (B) for your curtain rods and nail them together using wood glue and brad nails, forming an “L bracket.” Orient the top cap (A) on top of the back leg (B). If your ...

Pleated cafe curtains on brass rods and rings. - Gerenme/Getty Images Like most designers and homeowners out there, you've probably succumbed to the quaint charms of the French-style cafe curtains.