Putting up curtains

Well-hung curtains finish off a room and improve blackout. The right height and fixing are important.

You will need

• A curtain pole or track
• Brackets and wall plugs
• A drill
• A spirit level
• A tape measure

Steps

1. Measure the window

   Measure the width and height of the window.

2. Choose the height

3. Choose the width

4. Mark the brackets

5. Drill and fix

6. Hang the curtains

7. Finish off

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