Woman' shares hack for making Christmas garland with old curtain rod

09 December 2023 , 07:00

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She shared her trick on TikTok (Image: Getty Images)

A DIY and home decor expert revealed how you could transform your home’s doorways into magical winter wonderlands using a renter-friendly hack. In her , Wendy ( ) explained: "Here’s how to hang your garland without drilling any holes."

The Instagrammer showed her audience how to create a "damage-free garland by hanging it with a shower curtain rod." Instead of installing screw fixings that will leave permanent holes and marks, the clever shower curtain rod design uses tension suspense to hold itself up, which makes it perfect for temporary seasonal home decor projects.

For her first step, Wendy took an old shower curtain rod and tightened it in a doorway at chest level. She said: "I took the shower curtain from our guest bathroom and tested this out for myself. It has held up really well, I even put my heavy Norfolk pine garlands on and it didn’t budge."

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She advised viewers: "Drape and wrap your shower rod with your garland." Wendy continued: "You might need two for a fuller look, remember to fluff your garland." She also weaved twinkling lights into the DIY setup to add a festive glow to her home.

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To complete the holiday decor, she recommended adding "accent ornaments or accent garlands" to the curtain rod. Wendy then stood on a step ladder and adjusted the height of her DIY garland. "Raise your curtain rod to the desired height and tighten it," she explained.

Wendy concluded: "Turn on your twinkle lights and enjoy the magic. This is perfect for renters and those who don’t want to put nails in their walls,” she said.

"An added bonus is that you don’t get a crick in your neck or get tired arms from decorating." Showing the finished garland, Wendy encouraged her followers to "go forth and deck those halls." Instagram users took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the hack.

"Me, looking around my apartment right now going: 'Where can I do this?!!'" wrote one impressed viewer. Another follower said: "Now THIS is something a regular person can pull off! Thank you!" "This is so clever! I’m wondering where I can do this around my apartment right now!!" commented a third person.

Valerie Browne