What to do when you have an 8 foot window to cover, and don't want to spend $60+ dollars on a rod. I admit that the idea to use a conduit rod came from another DIY site. However, I believe my take on finials is worthy of a post.
Meet THE HANDY BOX.
These are the utility boxes that are made to work with the conduit to hold switches and wires. I was able to get the conduit cut to the right length before I purchased the piece.
Gold spray paint that we already had.
After painting on two coats.
It's a good match for the antique wall-hanging we have in the living room.
I used a tap to knock out the appropriate bits.
The spacing of the screw holes in the handy box matched the old curtain hanger holes perfectly. No need to fill or drill. TIP: If you use this method, be sure to get the rod cut just a bit short so you can wiggle it into place. I had to undo the top screw on one box to get the pole in. Rubber bands affixed to the pole, inside the box, keep it from sliding around.
The box with the cover plate on it. It's a blank slate. You could do anything with that plate to make it your own, custom thing.
8 feet of curtain rod!
My Walden-esque Accounting:
1/2" Electrical Conduit, 10 ft. $2.48
Handy Box, Metal $1.64x2=$3.28
Handy Box Cover, Metal $.55x2=$1.10
Total Cost =$6.86
I made the curtains and matching pillows as well.
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