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This month's tip: widen the rod

Extend your curtain rod 8 to 10 inches past the window frame on each side. When the curtains are open, they rest against the wall instead of the glass, letting in more light and making the window look larger.

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Window treatment explained: cellular shades

Their honeycomb cells trap air, which helps keep heat in during winter. Light-filtering and blackout versions are available.

Reader question

"How many curtain panels do I need?" Aim for total fabric about twice the rod width. Our curtain size calculator does the math.

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