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Take Your Tension Rod Beyond the Window With These 4 Hacks

By: Kayla Kitts

Show: Easy Does It

This budget accessory proves its use around the house.

Tension Rod Hacks, Step 1a

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Tension Rod Tricks

Tension rods don't get enough credit for being a true multipurpose item. Take yours beyond the window with these tricks for almost every space.

Tension Rod Hacks, Step 3

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Contain Fido

Need to make a quick gate? Add three (or four) tension rods to a door frame with six to eight inches between each one.

Tension Rod Hacks, Step 4b

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Contain Fido

This setup is perfect for keeping your pup in his designated room.

Tension Rod Hacks, Step 5

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Scarf Storage

Does your scarf collection look something like this?

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Scarf Storage

Add tension rods in your closet or bedroom nook six to eight inches apart and a few inches forward to prevent overlap.

Tension Rod Hacks, Step 7b

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Scarf Storage

Loop your scarves around the tension rods so they're easy to grab on your way out the door.

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Double the Space

When searching for spices becomes a headache...

Tension Rod Hacks, Step 10c

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Double the Space

Add more space to your kitchen cabinets with makeshift shelves, using two tension rods per shelf.

Tension Rod Hacks, Step 11b

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Double the Space

Spices now get a prime spot, and your cabinet has instantly grown in square footage.

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Corral It All

If your under-sink cabinet looks a bit chaotic...

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Corral It All

Add two tension rods above your highest item to create an additional, upper shelf.

Tension Rod Hacks, Step 14b

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Corral It All

Use bins to hold sponges, brushes, microfiber cloths and more. Doesn't that look nice?

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