Reddit mentions: The best single window rods

I love the left side of the room. The right side all looks like it came from grandmas guest room. Which it potentially all did... as did my entire first college bedroom, but it's be easy to liven that up and make it yours. You have a pretty cool minimalist, tech vibe going with that desk, lamp and chair. Keeping the other side of the room more simple will let more exciting things be the center of attention.

With the bedspread, a solid light gray is always safe- you could throw that cool blanket on top in the winter too. It lets you get some bright pillows to add color if you want. With the lamp, a cheap way to go would just to get a more simple lamp shade. Something Light gray or white with some texture would be a start.

After that, some blackout curtains and a long curtain rod would be awesome. I imagine it really opening up the feel of the room.

Now plants, it's crazy how much it really livens up a room. If light is low, give this article a read. You'll find something at Home Depot or Lowes that you can take care of. Put some smaller ones on one or two cheap shelves with what ever other cool nicknacks you start gathering at school and it'll feel like a castle man.

I see a lot of stuff about wall decor on here. Get a poster or two if you want, maybe a mirror. Old maps are cool too. Find an old map of whatever town you're in or from. Maybe a cool (quite) wall clock, but don't go crazy; college dorms can start feeling like dungeons when the walls get too crowded.

Hang your Fleur on the brick. Either drill and put in a screw or get some brick clips.

I'd borrow a hammer drill and get a permanent screw mounted dead center above the mantle. Even if you move, someone will always use it to hang something.

Other than that, lets start with the basics.

1. the curtain rod needs to be replaced. You want something strong and sturdy over wide windows. Check out the Amazon basics 1" rod. Im also a fan of the pipe style curtain rods. I have these in my house
   
   
2. Remove the mini blinds from the door and go with 2" faux wood to match the other window. French door blinds like these come with mounts so the very bottom rung attached to the door, making it so they don't flap around when you use the door. Since you have a pupper, You might want to consider using those mounts up higher and leaving some open window space at the bottom for little eyeballs to see outside. It will keep them from tearing up the blinds.
   
   As for the curtain panels for the other window, maybe something like this that matches the carpet style. Since you have window blinds already, you don't really need full on blackout curtains..so some nice semi sheer curtains would look nice. Just push them off to the sides of the window to create the look of curtains...or open the blinds and close them to have privacy but let in light
   
   
3. Get some table lamps for your end tables. And do yourself a favor and get plug in slide dimmers and use dimming LED bulbs or incandescent. I prefer incandescent in my den lamps because they dim really softly and its really homey feeling. Simple table lamps
   
   
   
4. Paint. I feel like something in a sage green would go nicely in this space.
   
   And if you white wash the brick and stain the mantle a nice dark walnut color...I think the sage green would go nicely.
   
   
5. Lastly, at some point, change out the ceiling fan to something in bronze. [Maybe something like this]
   (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-Copley-52-in-Indoor-Outdoor-Oil-Rubbed-Bronze-Ceiling-Fan-51504/206648583) Brass dates a house so any time you can get rid of it, you should.

That looks like an ok system, the brush looks like it’s meant to spin from a drill. Typically i would use something like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Rutland-Products-16906-Chimney-Cleaning/dp/B000FKDMLO

As for the rods you can get button lock or ones that screw together, both work fine. Make sure the rods will fit the brush, if they’re screw- together rods they are typically two sizes, 3/8” and 1/2”, just make sure the brush head is the same size threads. Example of type of rods I use below.

https://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Hearth-Fiberglass-Chimney-18-Foot/dp/B0778XH959/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540224460&sr=8-1-fkmr1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=chimney+rods+1%2F2%E2%80%9D

As far as cleaning the chimney yourself that’s fine. Many people do it themselves. As long as you have a basic understanding of how things are set up and what is safe (or unsafe) you should be ok. Like if I come to clean your chimney I’m looking everything over to make sure it’s all still connected properly, nothing has decayed or been damaged and everything is installed to code. I look for the type of soot that I’m getting out of it, is it creosote or powdery? As this will tell me about your wood quality and burning habits. So IMO you should have it swept professionally at least every couple of years if you are not sure. But if a sweep has already inspected the chimney and no issues were found you are probably fine to clean your own chimney. Really up to you and how comfortable you are with the venting system.

I would get very simple curtain rods (like [these](Umbra Cappa 1-1/4-Inch Drapery Rod for Window, 36 to 72-Inch, Nickel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB6MG4Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pboNxbTESM3WQ) maybe) with silver rings, and solid white curtain panels. Hang all the rods at the same distance away from the ceiling, which will be close, but it will draw the eyes upwards and make your room appear bigger with higher ceilings. Then, just get different lengths of curtains depending on where they're hung so they all end up touching the floor. In your living room you might need a longer panel than by the tv for example. If it isn't custom to the size you need, you can always pin it up a little on the bottom to make it fit.

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length of curtain help I like the kiss style, the puddle is too formal for my house :)

Best of luck!!

Edit: for the one by the soffet, you might also consider doing a blind rod, where it just attaches to the wall and doesn't show the rod. Like these cheap ones

Holy cow, me too! Hopefully Memorial Day Weekend! Congratulations, hope you're as excited as I am!!!

I reallllly need curtain rods! Still using thumb tacks and push pins. :)

This curtain rod would be my first choice.

STOCK MY HOUSE

As for you: Do you have garbage pails, broom, vacuum, mop, plunger, toilet bowl cleaner and so much more!

I have no idea how to clean hardwood floors, but the house I'm moving into has them and I have 2 dogs and 4 cats...so if you know anything about that...I'd love to hear!

I usually bend out a long drapery hook like these. Can easily clean it off by heating them up with a lighter and then just wiping it off.

Looks like this. Usually use hook end to scoop and pin end to do an intial cleaning of my bubbler or just clear the downstem.

http://i.imgur.com/UtNl1dB.jpg

This was my solution from ages ago. Literally just an old closet rod, some shim wedges for angle, and a clamp. Conveniently I have a very tall shelf on my computer desk so this is hardly a universal solution. I later added a cheap curtain track that came with alligator clips. I strung elastic thread between the clips and the track. This makes adjustment between a sit down and stand up position much easier. And the elastic keeps the wire up while allowing quite a bit of play.

I'm planning on purchasing a mic/camera/light boom for when the Omni arrives.

Get a stout curtain rod, close to 1"
https://www.amazon.com/Decopolitan-8-Inch-Window-Treatment-144-Inch/dp/B00DB1HB70/ref=sr_1_79?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1481141583&sr=1-79&keywords=curtain+rod

Get curtains (I use 84" for sliding glass doors rather than the 96")
https://www.amazon.com/Curtainworks-Kendall-Grommet-Curtain-84-Inch/dp/B00IE03T0Q/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1481141634&sr=1-6&keywords=curtains

These beefier rods can span the length of a sliding glass door without needing the middle support if the end supports are anchored well enough. I have 5 sliding glass doors in my house and they're all configured this way.

Black out shades and curtains are a winning combo. My bedroom is so dark and cool now I’d never wake up if it wasn’t for the alarm.

I also highly recommend these curtain rods.

I'm currently installing this thing: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01N9DAI4Z/ and amazon also provided plastic dowels to anchor the screws, to put the platic bits I'll have to drill a bigger hole. That's why I'm just drilling the current holes a bit deeper and putting the screws without plastic bits.

btw thank you for answering all my questions. 😊

I myself use the drill paddle. Works pretty damn good. Usually fermentation takes off within 12 hours (sometimes within 4 even) and almost always have to use a blow off tube otherwise I blow out my air lock. Actually just did a batch and used an airlock and I have to clean a mess when I get home from work. Thought I was safe on my 1.040 mild, oh well.

The only way I’d replace it is with pure oxygen which I am considering soon.

This is the one I use:

Mix-Stir Agitator Rod https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064O8QY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_x-8LBb8ND97JY

You might want to add what you purchased exactly to your post.

I bought one of these prefer it over anything. I use the green screen like a curtain and got some hooks for the screen to clip on. It works amazingly well and very convenient. https://www.amazon.com/Curtain-Stainless-Multi-purpose-Mounting-Pieces/dp/B00KO3JU40/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468869344&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=room+divider+wrire and

Looks like it might be for draperies - to hold a 2nd curtain rod maybe? The thumb screw secures the ring around the curtain rod that is attached to the wall, and then a second rod sits across the other. Similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Beme-International-Decopolitan-Telescoping-Drapery/dp/B00NLFCV2G/ref=sr_1_14?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1519335195&sr=1-14&keywords=double+curtain+rod

I'm thinking 45" blackout curtains. This would cover the whole window and the bottom of the curtains would be 3" above the lip in the middle of the wall. My TV is on the opposite wall.

I'm looking at these wrap-around curtain rods and these curtains

Or something similar if you have any suggestions. Thanks!

I hung heavy curtains on my bay window using a special curtain rod for this. They have an “elbow” that you can adjust as needed. How about this corner curtain rod ?

i was thinking a tension rod like:
https://www.amazon.com/RoomDividersNow-Premium-Tension-Curtain-120in-150in/dp/B01HFQHYZU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523303310&sr=8-1&keywords=tension+rod+150+inch

They work up to 12 foot 6 inches. Then you can attach whatever you want on it, like a dog leash or just cable strips

https://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Brewing-and-Winemaking-Supplies/dp/B0064O8QY8/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1520970387&sr=8-10&keywords=Homebrew+stir

I have this one. It fits in all my carboys without issue and is good for a degas stir.

I have one of these, although strangely I think the price has gone up by over $100 since I bought mine. The main appeal was that it was extremely inexpensive and it was very simple to set up. It's not quiet, the controls are super basic and the IR is a bit limiting but it does the job.

edit: I'm not sure what I missed, but this seems like it's the same one but half the price, off amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Beme-International-Center-Opening-Telescoping-Motorized/dp/B008XLK9U4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1551125530&sr=8-2&keywords=erod+center+open+motorized+drapery+rod

edit 2: Oh. Canada.

Some blackout curtains are better than others, to start (Navy or black work best).

That there are curtain rods that exist that wrap around so that you can easily pull the curtains all way the way to the wall on either side and then to the middle.

You may need an extra panel to hang in the center so that there is enough overlap, and if you really want zero light, you can hang a cornice or even a valance curtain, or build a box cornice that sits flush against the wall on the top of the window which would block the light from the top.

I have, in the past, gone so far as to tape the curtains all around the top and sides, but you can't really do that over and over without damaging the wall and gumming up the fabric lol... but I was desperate. My kids slept on sun time and that was unbearable in the summer.

http://amzn.com/B00FB6NADW Blackout curtain rods will help if you use some heavy thermal curtains, also check if air is coming in and properly apply some weather stripping. Might even be able to apply some door sweep type of weather stripping where the sliding door slides so that when it closes it forms a seal. If you've got a thick door you can put stripping on the edges of one side and a small strip down the middle of the other side so when it shuts it's super tight. It won't look pretty though.

Window film is also a thing my boss has tried, but he said it's hard to get it just right so be prepared to take your time with it.

Ikea sells these things. I used one at my last house to hang curtain across a large opening. (7+ feet.) They would work for you, though I would suggest not hanging very heavy curtains from it or it will sag.

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You just need one of these curtain rods instead.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Room-Darkening-Curtain-Rod-Nickel/dp/B0792MXSQT/ref=sr_1_3_acs_sk_pb_1_sl_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537832339&sr=8-3-acs&keywords=blackout+curtain+rod

Mix-Stir Agitator Rod https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064O8QY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7C9aAb2Y7AMWZ

This is what I use