Besides the rising rental expenses, which the United States Census Bureau reports can take up to 30% of a renter's income, one of renting's most obvious downsides is the lack of freedom when it comes ...

A grey curtain on a white rod, bunched up in a corner - Aire Images/Getty Images This aesthetically pleasing and curtain styling hack is from Ikea, but similar options are available elsewhere.

A good curtain rod will be versatile, both in terms of function and aesthetics: Ideally, you’ll change them out less often than your curtains, so you want them to work with a range of styles. Most ...