MAKE the most out of old curtain rails with these seven tips for neatening up the house.
From a jewellery rack to bath toy tubs these handy hacks from family handyman will keep your home tidier without spending any money.
A curtain rail can be a useful way to hang kitchen utensils on an unused wall
Keep wires looking neat and tidy by using a curtain rail cover
If you want to mount your TV but don’t want the messy look of wires a curtain rail works as a fantastic cover.
This also saves you having to pay extra for the wires to be put inside the wall.
Lightly sand the rail to smooth and then paint it to match you wall to make it extra discreet.
Small spice containers are always tricky to store and it can take forever to find the spice you want if they are all left among the taller bottles.
Using a small spring-tension curtain rod as a sleek shelf you can create a rack that keeps all the jars visible.
You can also use a short tension rod to hang spray bottles.
Install the rod in your kitchen cupboard to stop your bottles from falling over and keep your cabinets clutter free.
Another good hack is for an additional clothing rack if you are running out of space in your closet.
The second rail can be attached to one above it with a chain and some S-hooks.
This also means the rail can be adjusted to the right height.
Save yourself the pain of stepping on an abandoned bath toy by using an old rod to hang toy containers outside the bath.
Put a short tension rod on the edge of the bath and attach small bins with spare shower curtain rings.
If your kitchen cabinet space is maxed out you can hang pots, pans and other utensils on a curtain rail.
It will really free up space in the cupboard and can also be used to dry oven mitts and dish clothes.
To avoid constantly tangling necklaces mount a curtain rod to the wall or even on the back of your closet.
Add some S-hooks and you have tangle-free storage for your necklaces or scarves.
This hack looks great if you have colourful beads and can brighten up a plain wall.
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Avoid the kitchen clutter by installing an old curtain rail to store sprays 
