(Part 2) Best window treatment hardware according to redditors
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There’s a couple options on the drapes. I would do one high rod. You could just do sheers. Next option do a double rod. Sheers go inside covered by nice curtains. You can make it dark. You can pull them back and have sheers showing. I’ve become a fan of magnetic curtain tie backs. Easy and no installation. So you have an idea. Melaluxe 6 Pack Magnetic Curtain Tiebacks, Decorative Curtain Holdbacks for Window Décor (Grey) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GWWQ99M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_-LgYDbPHS7R4W
Edit sheers not sheets
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.
for the lazy
I use this and this. I plead the fifth for your second question.
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 ?
You need a small tension rod.
https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Extendable-Small-Tension-White/dp/B071DTJTVP
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. 😊
My main issue is the lack of editing. There's way too much useless stuff on this armor. Like, okay, you want the armor to look like it was scavenged from old astronaut gear that was left behind? That's cool. What isn't cool is all the random ties/ropes/plates/tubes/etc that serve no purpose. It makes the armor look busy and tacky.
What is the justification for the Hunter having one of these tied to his waist? Why is he wearing what looks like an ankle weight? Is that one headphone hanging from the top of his head?
And the Warlock set...jesus. I see what they were going for but it looks cheap and awful. It's the /r/crappyoffbrands version of Eris-themed armor. The mask legit looks like one of those terrible cardboard cutout masks from a Happy Meal box.
How about a double curtain rod? Usually the inner rod is used for a sheer, but there’s no reason you can’t use regular blackout curtains on both, doubling the darkening effect. This one in particular wraps around back to the wall so light doesn’t come in from the sides, or you can use some Velcro to affix the sides to the wall. You might still get some light coming in from the top, but you could easily cut out a piece of cardboard and stick it to the top of the window frame - big enough to block light but small enough so it doesn’t interfere with the opening and closing of the curtains. The nice thing about these curtain rods is that they’re extendable, so you can make them much wider than the window.
It could still be done! You’d have to rip off one side of your binding though.
Honestly, this is a fantastic gift and she’s going to love it regardless. Maybe you could purchase some of these to go with it instead?
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I’ve used these to hang a quilt before.
There is a lot of stuff on the shelves that can be boxed up.
Trophies, nick nacks, random things just taking up space. Choose only what you really want displayed.
Then curtains and stuff on the walls.
For curtains...simple is best.
Black double curtain rods
set of 2 Semi sheer back curtains
2 of these navy blue blackout curtains
Its worth it to do the double curtain setup in my opinion...but you can save money by just doing the blackout curtains.
Just remember...get curtains with grommet holes and not the scrunchy top curtains. They are cheaper but they look cheaper. Spend a few extra bucks and find curtains with grommets.
And since this is a double window, don't get a thin/flimsy curtain rod. Get a beefy looking curtain rod. That way the rod wont droop under the weight of blackout curtains
Nice looking place!
I'd get a matching wooden square tray to group your bottles in. This would tie your coffee table and console nicely.
 
The bed is in the nook behind the sofa? That's an awesome layout! As mentioned, a [curtain] (https://www.amazon.com/ALLZONE-84-124inch-Drilling-Collapse-Stainless/dp/B075ZT2FYV/ref=sr_1_4/146-6633519-1236965?ie=UTF8&qid=1525047969&sr=8-4&keywords=long+tension+rods+for+curtains) would be good. There's a lot of art in your place; I'd go with white or beige. Ditto for a room divider instead. I like that up-light affect behind the sofa; think it'd look cool with two lights (led) behind a translucent divide. Maybe have them plugged into a power strip on the living room side, so you just flip the switch.
 
I think a world markety woven basket [-like this, maybe more reds- ] (https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Thousand-Villages-Basket-Ribbon/dp/B017MAKVF4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1525052584&sr=8-5&keywords=woven+basket+with+lid)would look good in your place, and it could hold your weights and resistance bands. Maybe by the plant beside the couch. Also, I think the reading chair needs a floor lamp.
 
There's something I would do that might sound odd. The far wall is a focal point, and it's kind of busy / cluttered feeling. I would take some fabric (a cut bed sheet would do) and tack it on the top underside of your table. This would hide the stools beneath it, making it a solid block in the corner; break up the flow of frenzy on that wall. I'd put a table lamp on the table for ambient lighting.
 
Here's a couple crazy things I'd do. I'd get some Krylon Fusion spray paint and paint the legs of that little side table reddish brown. Then I'd use it as a plant stand on the other side of the sofa, with the woven basket beneath it. Then I'd get a wooden side table or nightstand- anything with distressed wood like the coffee table. I'd put a coat of gloss black paint just on top, tying it in. I'd also put a thin floor lamp behind it, for reading on the couch. If I was ambitious, I'd hang a cool paper pendant light in the corner- but not that ambitious.
Mine aren't in sunlight, so I don't have that issue.
You can buy doors for these Billy Bookcases though: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/S09184486/ These are glass, so not too sure how they'd go if in direct sunlight if better or worse, but would be good for dust.
Alternatively, if you want to keep it completely away from sunlight, add a curtain rod. These would do the job fine and you can throw a blackout curtain over it. No additional screwing necessary - only downside is that you the curtain may brush against the manga if you store them at the shelf edge like I do. Otherwise you could also add a bracket on the sides and drop a curtain rod in, so it's spaced away from the shelf. Heaps of options :)
Over time (several years), most pages will yellow, but you can reduce it by keeping it out of direct sunlight.
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.
Hi and welcome!
Keeping a brick in the cage (preferably in a high-traffic area) may help file down sharp little nails. Bricks can trap urine and may be difficult to clean, though. Lava ledges in place of ramps can also help keep nails in check.
Little scabs (particularly around the jawline and neck) can be a sign of mites. Vets can safely and easily treat for mites with Revolution.
There are a lot of possible factors that may contribute to bumblefoot. Wire flooring, in itself, isn't necessarily going to lead to bumblefoot but it's still wise to cover them. Wire flooring places uncomfortable pressure on rats feet and studies show that they prefer a solid floor. When dealing with flooring, your main concern should be hygiene. You don't want your rats walking/laying around in their own urine. The reason fleece is often used is because it is not absorbent and urine travels through it, leaving the surface dry. If you cover the platforms with something solid like cheap vinyl tiles, your rats will leave puddles that will end up soiling their feet, fur, and tails. Cardboard would at least absorb most of the urine, leaving soggy spots, but it may be better than tiles. Cardboard would need to be replaced often. You could try plastic canvas. That would allow pee to drain but wouldn't be as hard on their feet as bare wire. I sew mats out of fleece with an inner absorbent layer. My boys mostly leave them alone. I use little curtain clips to hold them to the wire platforms.
As well as the fantastic suggestions already in the comments (canvas/plastic buckets are a godsend!), you could also try short curtains etc. to hide the entire space at the top of the cupboards, like this. If you use cheap extendable tension rods like these it wouldn't take any DIY at all!
In any case - good luck with the organising, I hope you find something that works for you!
(EDIT: Removed misbehaving link.)
Here’s some
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Gold ones are not easy to find!
Sounds risky. TVs are heavy.
How about using a typical stand but then using curtains to work like a wall?
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I vote curtain clips. Inexpensive, non-damaging, variety of colours. It's not an invisible setup or mount, but it has a nice aesthetic, and makes the display look entirely intentional. I think often an invisible 3M type solution can give the impression the display is only intended to be temporary.
https://www.amazon.ca/Durable-Decorative-Rustproof-Interior-Diameter/dp/B07L59DRKD/ref=sr_1_14?crid=2UAWYXRRM8VJI&keywords=curtain+clips&qid=1554724989&s=gateway&sprefix=Curtain+%2Caps%2C338&sr=8-14