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Introduction

This guide will explain how to replace a broken curtain rod with a new one. This guide is essential to all households because setting up curtains helps rooms stay cool or warm and blocks out sunlight. Curtains are also crucial because they help houses maintain privacy. Curtains are an essential part of every household, large or small. The repair will require hand and power tools for the installation and replacement of the curtain rods.

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Step 1

              Curtain Rod
  • Remove the rod off the hook from the wall carefully with your hands.

Remove the rod off the hook from the wall carefully with your hands.

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Step 2

  • Remove the screws from the hooks using a Phillips screwdriver or power drill with a Phillips head.

Remove the screws from the hooks using a Phillips screwdriver or power drill with a Phillips head.

Step 3

  • Use the tape measure to determine screw placement on the wall for the new curtain rod.

Use the tape measure to determine screw placement on the wall for the new curtain rod.

Step 4

  • Replace the Phillips head in the power drill with a drill bit.
  • Drill the holes into the wall for the screws to secure firmly.

Replace the Phillips head in the power drill with a drill bit.

Drill the holes into the wall for the screws to secure firmly.

Step 5

  • Place the screw into the hole on the hook and drill it into the holes on the wall.

Place the screw into the hole on the hook and drill it into the holes on the wall.

Step 6

  • Measure an equal distance between each hook. Repeat Step 5 for drilling in each hook on the wall.

Measure an equal distance between each hook. Repeat Step 5 for drilling in each hook on the wall.

Step 7

  • Insert the rod into the curtain hole, leaving at least two inches of the rod on each side uncovered for hook placement.

Insert the rod into the curtain hole, leaving at least two inches of the rod on each side uncovered for hook placement.

Step 8

  • Place the rod onto the curve of the hook for attachment. Then straighten out the curtain across the window.

Place the rod onto the curve of the hook for attachment. Then straighten out the curtain across the window.

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