Curtains instantly make any room look and feel cozier – they are an absolute must in my book. However, living in rentals for most of my adult life has often meant I have had to go without them, or try propping up a tension rod (which usually came down a few days later).
Imagine how annoyed I was when I finally discovered these renter-friendly Tap Brackets, from Amazon, which allow you to hang curtains in under 60 seconds without damage, three years after I needed them.
I wish I had these renter-friendly curtain rod holders when I was in college to hang curtains without drilling – here’s why.
Renter-friendly curtain rod holders
Available in black, silver, and bronze, these reinforced steel tap in curtain brackets hold up to 30lbs of weight, and fits curtain rods up to 1 1/8" in diameters.
The brackets are super simple to use. To hang curtains, all you have to do is line the bracket up with the top of your window frame and use a hammer (from Lowe’s to tap the bracket into your frame. No extra nails, no screws, and no drills needed for this decorating tip to make a rental feel like home.
The bracket will leave a super tiny hole on the very top of your window frame, but it will not be visible to any landlords. If you want to be extra safe, you can always patch it with the tiniest amount of wood filler, also from Lowe’s, but this is not a necessary step.
With over 1,000 five-star reviews, thousands of renters and homeowners alike also love just how convenient these tap brackets are for sprucing up their homes.
Verified Amazon shopper Misty, hailed them as ‘great for apartments,’ sharing, ‘My apartment also has a “no drilling” rule, so I didn’t know what to do. I bought this product, and it took 60 seconds to install. It instantly solved all my problems. Whoever made this is a genius! It’s so simple it’s ridiculous. Love it! Definitely a must buy.’
Fellow shopper Angel added, ‘It may be a bit exaggerated, but I think these things practically saved my marriage! We tried to hang curtains before, and it was awful. But these were so easy to install, just as described. Good quality too.’
What to shop
These brackets work on various window sizes, providing a secure and level hold (requires wood trim around the window with at least 1/2" depth).
This adjustable curtain rod is available in 16 adjustable lengths and is 0.7mm thick, fitting into the tap brackets with ease.
These blackout thermal curtains come in eight colors and four sizes, and weigh at most 12 lbs, making them ideal for the tap brackets' 30lb weight limit.
Can't risk any holes, or don't have a suitable window frame? A tension rod can help add curtains to recessed windows.
These no-drill light-filtering blinds can increase privacy in your home without the need for tools, using tension to stay in place.
Command hooks can be good in a pinch if you cannot use tap hooks and don't have a recessed window, but they can only hold 10 lbs of weight, so they only work for light curtain rods and net or sheer curtains.
The only downside to these brackets is that your curtain rods will be situated directly atop your window frame, giving you little control over how high to hang curtains around your home. If it is this or no curtains, however, we know which option we would settle for – curtain ideas all the way!
