When updating your window coverings, it's easy to focus solely on the curtains themselves, but don't underestimate the importance of the hardware. The best curtain rods can enhance the aesthetic of ...

“Curtain rods are typically chosen based on the overall finishes throughout the house, the style and color of the room, as well as the budget,” says interior designer Liz Basler of Castle Design.

Steve Moran will teach students as they build their own rods in a three-session evening class starting Nov.8 at White's Outdoor. Cost: $60 plus blank and components. Preregister: 535-1875. Class size ...