Heavy-duty and strong metals like steel or iron are the most common, and many curtains have a decorative outer finish, like wood veneer or brass. Finials are the hardware that caps the ends of the ...

Cut the top caps (A) and back legs (B) for your curtain rods and nail them together using wood glue and brad nails, forming ...

Beyond completing a room’s decor, however, a curtain rod possesses yet another secret power: the ability to disguise design defects. If your ceilings are too low, hang your rods higher.