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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thanks for all the replies.

I am inclined to give it a try after all the feedback. One question:

I thought we need to find a wooden beam or some structure beyond the drywall for the screws to be held firmly. If you just put the screws on the drywall, would it have enough strength to carry the weight of the curtains? The curtains are not all that heavy and the width is about 75 inches.

The reason I ask is because when I renting the previous home owner changed the microwave that is held on the wall and he must have drilled in 20 places before he found "the one" that held it firmly. You could say seeing this scarred me on doing home improvement myself :)

Thank you!

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You can either get a stud finder to figure out where the wood is behind the drywall or you can use an anchor to hold the rod on the drywall.  That just requires drilling a slightly bigger hole and tapping an anchor in with a hammer.  Then you screw the bracket into the anchor instead of directly into the wall.  Really not hard at all.[/quote]

Also, I've been a home owner for more than 10 years now.  These things seem daunting when you don't know how to do them.  The best thing to do is to force yourself to learn.    I can't imagine having to call a handyman every time I want to hang some curtains.  Plus, now I feel all empowered and sh*t.   Take pride in your home ownership.  :)[/quote]

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