00:00Here are 17 ways a tension rod can make your home more beautiful and functional.
00:05We swapped out our kitchen sink and now our cabinet doors won't fit anymore,
00:09but here's a super simple fix to hide all that under-sink clutter.
00:13First, measure the width and height of your cabinet opening.
00:16Grab some pine-trim pieces and flat decorative corbels
00:20and give them two nice coats of paint to match your existing cabinets.
00:23While those are drying, cut and sew some simple fabric curtain panels with a top casing.
00:29Slide a tension rod right through that curtain casing
00:32and push the rod right into place under the sink opening.
00:35To give it a polished look, take your air nailer and secure that painted flat trim piece across the top,
00:41then attach the decorative corbels on the sides.
00:43It gives you that rustic farmhouse look while keeping your under-sink supplies completely hidden out of sight.
00:49Are you struggling with awkward wasted space around the house?
00:52Here are some clever tension rod hacks that will solve your storage headaches.
00:55Place two parallel tension rods above a door frame up near the ceiling.
01:00Set those bulk paper towel rolls horizontally right across the rods
01:04and they're completely out of the way but so easy to grab when you need them.
01:08Are your wrapping paper rolls always falling over and getting crushed in the closet?
01:12Just install two tension rods along a sidewall inside your closet.
01:16Slide your rolls right behind the rods
01:18and look at that, they stand neatly against the wall.
01:21There is nothing worse than digging through messy cleaning bottles under the kitchen sink.
01:25Mount a single tension rod horizontally under there
01:28and you can hold a roll of paper towels, hang your spray bottles right by their triggers,
01:33or hang up your scrub brushes.
01:35It keeps everything off the cabinet floor and so easy to reach.
01:38Do you want to add some seasonal decor to your kitchen without drilling holes or damaging your cabinets?
01:43Grab a one inch diameter tension rod, a pool noodle, and a mixture of fall florals and ribbon.
01:49Take a pair of scissors and slice that pool noodle open all the way down its length.
01:53Then just slip your tension rod right inside the center cavity.
01:56Trim your faux flower stems down to about an inch.
02:00Poke the larger focal flowers straight into the foam pool noodle, no glue needed.
02:04Then fill in all those remaining open spaces with your smaller blooms and leaves.
02:09To lock in the details, use a bit of floral wire to secure mini pumpkins and loops of ribbon right
02:15onto the noodle.
02:16Adjust that tension rod to fit right between your upper kitchen cabinets above the sink.
02:20And look at that!
02:21A gorgeous holiday garland hanging right in your kitchen.
02:25Would you love to create a large gallery wall display
02:27without hammering dozens of nails or fighting to make every frame level?
02:31Grab a gold curtain rod, thrifted frames, wire, and gold chains.
02:36Take a pair of pliers and bend your wire into custom S-hooks.
02:40Next, mount your curtain rod onto the wall, making sure it's level.
02:44Hang lengths of gold chain from the rod using those S-hooks you made,
02:47and then secure your picture frames at varying heights along the chains using hot glue.
02:52It creates a chic, floating gallery wall that adds so much character to your space.
02:57Is an open closet turning into an eyesore in your room?
03:00Place a tension rod up near the top of the open closet cutout.
03:04Thread a sheer curtain right onto the rod and string some fairy lights behind or around the fabric.
03:09Pop that rod securely into place.
03:11To create some depth, install a second tension rod lower and further back inside the alcove
03:17so you can gather and drape the fabric.
03:19And look at that!
03:20You've turned an awkward closet into a warm bookshelf nook.
03:23Are you tired of losing things in that annoying gap between your washing machine and the wall?
03:27Install two parallel tension rods horizontally in that narrow gap, making sure both of them are level.
03:34Cut a scrap piece of wood to fit flat across the top of those rods,
03:38and attach a small front overhang strip using a brad nailer to give it a clean, custom edge.
03:43To finish it off, wrap the whole wood board in a woodgrain peel-and-stick shelf liner.
03:47It looks just like a thick, custom floating shelf, giving you instant, functional storage right where you need it.
03:54Are you looking to hang party decorations without damaging your walls?
03:58Take a tension rod and secure it across an open doorway.
04:01Cut up a bunch of colorful crepe paper streamers.
04:04Fold each piece in half, wrap that folded loop right over the rod,
04:08and pull the ends through the loop to lock them onto the rod.
04:11To dress it up even more, decorate with some paper fans, tissue pom-poms, or gift bows.
04:17Now you've got a colorful, festive archway for your event.
04:20And when the party's over, it comes down in seconds, with zero damage to your walls.
04:25RVs are great, but the limited space and items shifting around can be a struggle.
04:29Try these tricks.
04:31First, place a small tension rod across the inside of your RV kitchen sink
04:35to hang wet dishcloths so they can drip dry out of the way.
04:38Next, mount a tension rod right above your existing coat hooks
04:42to give you an extra spot for hanging dog leashes, harnesses, and hats.
04:46Next, install a tension rod near the top of your RV shower stall.
04:50Now you have an instant drying line for hand-washed clothes, wet towels, or swimsuits.
04:55Set a tension rod underneath your upper kitchen cabinets
04:58and add a few S-hooks to hold your oven mitts and cooking utensils.
05:01They're easy to get to, it saves space, and keeps everything secure while you travel.
05:06Organizing under a staircase can be challenging with those sloped ceilings.
05:10Here's a brilliant trick.
05:11Install a tension rod horizontally across the width of the closet.
05:15If one of your tension rods is slightly too short,
05:17take a tennis ball, slice a little opening into it,
05:21and fit it right onto the end of your tension rod.
05:23The ball adds length and gives you extra grip against the walls.
05:26Slide your wrapping paper rolls right on top,
05:29and look at that, an elevated rack that holds all your paper flat,
05:33organized, and completely off the floor.
05:35Want to create a gorgeous holiday archway without straining your arms
05:39or standing on a ladder for hours?
05:41First, install an expandable shower rod at chest level across a doorway
05:45so it's comfortable to work on.
05:46Wrap a green garland all around the rod, securing the ends.
05:50Then wrap a second garland right over top to give it volume.
05:54Next, string some fairy lights through the greenery,
05:57and follow that up with some berry garlands.
05:59Twist pipe cleaners around clusters of black, gold, and red ornaments,
06:03and tie them right onto the rod.
06:05Clip on a few faux poinsettias and attach a big decorative bow right in the center.
06:10Loosen the rod and slide the fully decorated assembly to the top of your doorway.
06:14Tighten it into place, and look at that!
06:17A breathtaking, professional-looking holiday entrance with no hassle.
06:21Do you hate looking at ugly power outlets and drain hoses behind your appliances?
06:26Shop your house for a couple of simple rectangular placemats.
06:29Grab some circular curtain rings with clips.
06:32And clip a couple of those rings right onto the long edge of each placemat.
06:36Next, take a basic tension rod and thread all those curtain rings and placemats right onto it.
06:41To finish, secure that tension rod directly behind your washer and dryer.
06:45Look at that!
06:47Everything unsightly is completely hidden out of sight,
06:49and the space behind your machines looks so pretty.
06:52Are you constantly struggling with an overflowing linen cabinet?
06:55Give this organization hack a try.
06:57Take a tension rod and wedge it vertically between the top and bottom shelves.
07:02That's it!
07:03It creates an instant barrier that holds those heavy blankets firmly in place so they won't fall out,
07:08keeping your whole cabinet neat and secure.
07:10Are you struggling with a tiny laundry room?
07:13Put a tension rod inside your laundry room doorway.
07:15In seconds, it creates a perfect hanging station that keeps your shirts from getting wrinkled.
07:21Are you tired of soggy swimsuits and wet clothes dripping all over your clean tile or carpet floors?
07:25Just take a tension rod and pop it up near the top of the shower between the two walls,
07:30or mount it right on the tiles themselves.
07:32Now you can hang up wet clothes, swimsuits, or any towels to dry.
07:37Look at that!
07:37Everything drips safely onto the shower floor and down the drain,
07:41which is so much better than ruining your flooring.
07:43Whether it's Christmas or birthdays, do you ever get lost in all those tumbling rolls of wrapping paper?
07:49Here is a brilliant hack for your desk.
07:51Take a tension rod and slide it right through the center of your wrapping paper rolls.
07:55Then, tighten that tension rod between the sides of your desk or under your cabinets.
08:00Once that rod's securely fastened, just pull the wrapping paper as you need it.
08:05You can wrap as many gifts as you want, while handling paper is much easier and cleaning up your workspace
08:10is effortless.
08:11We can do the exact same thing for your craft supplies.
08:14Grab a tension rod.
08:15I'm using a black one here so it matches the inside of the cabinet and tighten it right between your
08:20upper cabinets.
08:21Next, hang up a small s-hook to hold your scissors and slide your rolls of tape directly onto the
08:27rod.
08:28Do you have a curious toddler running around the house who loves to pull things off of your bookshelves?
08:32Place a little tension rod horizontally across the front of your books on the lower shelf.
08:37That's it!
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