Curtain rods are best mounted with screws. Usually the kit will contain all the screws you'll need for the job.
The best place to buy curtain rods is a store such as Homebase. Homebase sell a wide range of home furnishings and decorations, including curtains, curtain rods and curtain rings.
You can insert two screws or nails in the back of the rod for each bracket to prevent the latter from moving left or right. the space between the screws should be the same as the width of the bracket.
Stainless steel curtain rods tend to match almost any type of curtain. anonymous@oola.com
Curtain rods must be supported so they more than likely will come with screws. Now, you probably can find some that can be mounted with hooks but still the hooks must be mounted into something.
Yes, target sells expandable curtain rods that do not even need screws, they simply expand within the frame.
The material that is best for outdoor curtain rods can vary depending on the climate in which a person resides. Viable options include iron and plastic.
Yes, there are many curtain rods that are adjustable for windows.
They make double cresent shower rods. These have two rods.
The longest curtain rods out there are 120", however custom curtain rods can be made longer if neccessary.
No, curtain rods do not have to be professionally installed. Some curtain rods are tension type rods and don't require hardware installation. For the curtain rods requiring installation, most come with instructions. Simply take your time and follow the instructions and you should be able to install your curtain rod without a professional!
There are some stylish brands of curtain rods but you need them to hold up the curtains.
The Target house brand curtain rods are great, and their expandable rods are good for hallway use.