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The Best DIY Curtain Rods

Home » Tips » The Best DIY Curtain Rods

Published May 19, 2021 Last Updated May 19, 2021 / By Sarah 48 Comments

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Check out these amazing DIY curtain rod ideas! Instead of buying cheap curtain rods that won’t last, make high-quality and beautiful rods without the high price tag! 

Five different ideas for DIY cheap curtain rods or hangings *This post contains affiliate links.

When you first move into a new home, or even just want to upgrade your window treatments, buying curtain rods can be a headache. I remember feeling frustrated at how expensive it was even to buy cheap curtain rods for every window in my house. I should have done DIY curtain rods! At first, I decided to buy the cheapest curtain rods I could find, and guess what? They looked BAD after a while. They were too lightweight to hold up my beautiful velvet curtains, they bowed and eventually broke.

I eventually replaced them with good-quality curtain rods, one by one. However, I kinda wish I would have just done some DIY curtain rods in the first place. There are some incredible tutorials out there, where you can make curtain rods that are sturdy enough to last the test of time – and customize them to your personal style!

If you’re looking for some budget-friendly home ideas you should also check out DIY No-Sew Curtains, our How to Paint Furniture with Chalk Paint, or browse our whole DIY projects gallery.

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I hope this little money-saving tip helps you guys get more bang for your buck decorating your homes!

Sarah

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  1. Nina

    January 12, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    Home Depot sell electrical condute, silver in color, they will cut to size, comes in 10 foot rods for $3.

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  2. Ruthanne Burch

    October 15, 2019 at 9:10 am

    2019 Update – Hobby Lobby does not carry curtain rods anymore.

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  3. Cheryl

    July 03, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    I love tips like this !!! Thanks! To get wooden pole rods for one home I used a tip that said to buy wooden closet pole – which is sold by the foot – an inexpensive substitute for ones sold by window covering companies. Boy, was it a lot cheaper. I cut out the brackets on my band saw from scraps of wood, more savings!!!

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  4. Ron

    June 07, 2019 at 1:07 am

    You can also cut rebar to fit, and the fancy ends . Then spray paint it to match. It’s alot stabiler then the other suggestions for spanning long stretches.

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  5. Elizabeth

    March 23, 2018 at 6:22 am

    Funny. I bought a basic white rod at Target an the price was similar at Hobby Lobby. The comparison is as you’d expect. Cheaper price = cheaper goods. Glad you were happy and found the brushed nickel to be equivalent.

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    • Elizabeth

      March 23, 2018 at 6:23 am

      I meant to say it was cheaper at Hobby Lobby and it showed. That didn’t come across when I reread my post, sorry.

      Reply
  6. Shanae Casper

    May 12, 2015 at 7:21 am

    i just bought the exact same curtain rods at Big Lots for $6!!!

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  7. Jean Minion

    December 31, 2014 at 5:58 am

    Just remember that the cheaper the rod, the thinner the rod. The weight of your drape could cause sagging or bending.

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  8. astcgirl

    July 30, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    I wish we had a hobby lobby here. I’ve done the same as the last commenter, I got conduit from Lowes for $3 and added fancy ends and then spray painted.

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      July 30, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      Way smart!! Thanks for sharing!

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