When most of us think about using tension rods, we think about using them in the bathroom to hang a shower curtain or perhaps bath towels. In reality, they are a rather unique item that can be used for a wide variety of purposes. Since they are inexpensive, you can make use of them throughout the household without breaking the budget.
There are many people who have taken it upon themselves to find new and interesting ways to use a simple tension rod for various purposes. The fact that they are such an adaptable tool means that it gives people the opportunity to come up with some rather ingenious inventions.
Here are 8 of our favorites.
1 Use One in the Play Room
If you have a play room for your children in your home, you can create a makeshift stage by placing a tension rod between two standing bookcases. It also gives them the opportunity to have a secret hiding place, and children love it!
2. Your Kitchen Cupboards
By simply hanging a tension rod near the oven in a kitchen cupboard, it gives you the chance to store your pots and pans so that you see exactly what you have available.
3. In Your Closet
One area of the home that could always use some attention is the closet. Keeping things neat and organized not only allows us to fit more in the closet, it makes us feel better about ourselves. You can use tension rods in your closet at various heights to organize your shoes.
4. In the Nursery
Create a private sanctuary for your little ones with some pillows, quilts and a well-placed tension rod. This is ideal if you rent a home and can’t make any major changes to it.
5. Cleaning Supplies
If you are storing your spray bottles on one level, you are really missing out on some storage space. A well-placed tension rod can be used as a hook for holding your spray bottles up and out of the way. Not only does it keep them organized, it gives you more space below them for your other supplies.
6. Craft Table
The space under your craft table may be used for your legs, but putting a tension rod up high can help you store anything from craft paper to ribbons. You will appreciate the organization and the extra space you have available, now that you are not keeping these items on top of the craft table.
7. In Your Pantry
Smaller tension rods can be used in your pantry to store flat items, such as cutting boards, trays and cookie sheets. Simply put one tension rod in the front and one in the back and you can slide your flat items upright between them.
8. In Your Hallway
This may look like a weird contraption, but it has an ingenious use. Lining tension rods along the wall in the hallway can help to keep your little ones in a safe area of the home. It can also work as a dog gate, helping to keep them in one area as well.
Please pass these tips on to others.