16 ways curtain rods can actually transform your house

Not enough space in your cupboards? Tired of sorting through stacks of trays and cutting boards to find your muffin tin? Try this curtain tension rod technique to save space and reduce clutter in your kitchen cabinets.

Pot racks are expensive. Curtain rods are cheap. Make your own pot rack with this clever curtain rod upcycle, and enjoy clutter-free cupboards.

This curtain tension rod hack makes organizing under the sink a breeze. Hang up your cleaning sprays to make more room for your other kitchen-cleaning essentials.

Make the most of awkward spaces by turning them into paper towel holders with a cheap curtain tension rod.

This picture-hanging hack uses a curtain rod to creatively display your family photos.

Take your own family portraits and glamour shots with this easy curtain rod photo backdrop.

Display your collection of heels with a curtain rod heel hanger. This organization hack mounts on walls and the backs of doors to save space in your closet and make it easier to find the perfect shoes to go with your outfit.

Curtain tension rods work for regular shoes too. Make a raised shoe shelf and get rid of closet clutter, all for a few dollars, not to mention minimal installation.

Control your hat collection with this simple storage solution using a curtain rod or towel rack and a few shower curtain rings.

Digging through a jewelry box to find your favorite necklace is frustrating, unlike this easy-to-build jewelry holder made from a curtain rod.

So many scarves, so little time! This scarf-hanging hack makes it easy to see your options without forcing you to dig through your closet or a drawer. 

We use wrapping paper a handful of times a year, but the rolls lurk in closets and under beds the rest of the time. Control the wrapping paper sprawl and save space with this easy tension rod hack.

Craft cupboards and drawers have a tendency to slide into chaos. Not only does this handy little tension rod trick keep ribbons and tape where you can find them, but it also makes it easy to trim off the lengths you need.

Do your kids like curling up with a good book? Create an adorable reading nook with a tension rod and a curtain, or use this same technique to make a play fort.

For a rainy day activity that doesn’t require any technology, make some sock puppets, and get your kids acting in your very own puppet theater, courtesy of the spare tension rods lying around your home.

Tension rods instantly block off doorways, keeping babies and furbabies out of harm’s way. Look around your home, see how many curtain rods you have lying around, and organize your home this weekend.