Pleated cafe curtains on brass rods and rings. - Gerenme/Getty Images Like most designers and homeowners out there, you've probably succumbed to the quaint charms of the French-style cafe curtains.

Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or are redecorating a current one, hanging new curtains is one of those tasks that’s always easier said than done. It can be so intimidating, in fact, that ...

The key is to take the time to figure out where you want the drill holes…before you drill… and make a template as a guide. You can use a piece of raw chipboard, carboard or even stiff card stock.