Zenna Home Smart Rods Adjustable Tension Single Curtain Rod, 28"-48", Brushed Nickel

The rod is unbelievably easy to use. In less than a minute I can have curtains hung in any window in my house. I have also found that it works great in doorways and hallways if I need to put up a temporary divider. Another use we have found is to take it with us when we travel. My wife needs total darkness to sleep so we have found that we can take her light blocking curtains with us and hang them in the windows. It is so much easier than trying to patch up the light hole with towels or clothing. Actually, this is probably how we are going to end up using this thing:A travel rod.

This is the first product I have reviewed for Wal-Mart that I am immediately planning to buy another one of! The Twist and Shout Rod works exactly like it says it will. There are clear and simple instructions to follow. The left end comes off, so placing curtains on the rod is super easy. Then, basically, all you do is place the left bracket to one side of the window, and then telescope out the right side until it is firmly placed on the right side of the window. The instructions encourage two people to do this. Once in place you tighten the rod by twisting the right finial until it twists no more. I was worried that my window would not work with this system since I have uneven beveled edges on my window, but this was not the case. I also have blinds installed inside the window frame, and these are not a problem in my case either. I live in a house I don't own, so I hesitate to put nails or other hole-creating objects in the walls. This has been a problem since I moved in, because the blinds are not opaque enough to block the light from the street light and I couldn't place a traditional rod on the window due to the "hole" restriction. This curtain rod has solved this problem. There will be no permanent mark left on the wall or the woodwork! The only thing I would add is that if you wish to put this in a wide window be aware that the brace they give you to place in the center must be SCREWED into your woodwork. Also, if you own a "curtain climber," whether canine, feline, or human, be aware this rod is only rated to hold 20 pounds.