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.

Tension rods do more than keep your curtains in place. From the kitchen to the laundry room, learn how to organize and decorate with these multitaskers.

Experts share their tips for buying and hanging window treatments, including how to hang curtain rods—and getting it right the first time. We’ve all been there: You spend all day figuring out how to ...

The key is to take the time to figure out where you want the drill holes…before you drill… and make a template as a guide. You can use a piece of raw chipboard, carboard or even stiff card stock.