We've all been there—planning to decorate your home for Christmas in one day, while also finding the time to cook dinner, clean the house, and watch your favorite holiday movie for a full-on themed day. We all love the final product of a cozy, decorated home, but the process isn't always as quick and painless as we'd like. From connecting your Christmas lights to untangling tinsel, it can turn into a tedious task.
Implementing just one simple hack can save you an hour of frustration (aka more time for your movie night): Here's how to hang garlands in your home without with little to no effort.
DIY Garland Display Hack
To display your garland without the hassle of hooks, nails, or drills, wrap them around a tension rod like @thekwendyhome shows on TikTok. This technique, which has gained nearly 14 million views, can be used for hanging garlands in entryways, door and window frames, and hallways.
First, find a rod that fits the size of whatever space you're planning to hang it. Keep the finish of the rod in mind just in case the garland doesn't completely cover it. Tighten the rod at a workable height.
Next, wrap the garland around the rod or secure it to the rod using green or clear zip ties. Start by using one or two pine garlands that will cover the rod once completely fluffed. If the rod is still visible, add other decorative garlands and accessories, like pinecones, berries, and stars, to give your garland a fuller and more dramatic effect.
If you want your garland display to have more dimension, slightly loosen the garland from the rod and allow longer wisps to dangle, or add leaves and vines that cascade down. Finish by weaving strands of lights between the garlands before carefully maneuvering the rod to your desired height and securing it.
More Tension Rod Ideas to Try
Your garland isn't the only Christmas display that would benefit from a tension rod. Set one up in a window or door frame, and tie on some tinsel to make a shimmering room divider. Hang ornaments at differing heights with fishing line to create a floating effect.
If you need a new and improved way to store Christmas wrapping supplies, place a tension rod horizontally in a cabinet or cupboard, leaving space between the rod and the wall to slide rolls of wrapping paper between. Hang S-hooks from the rod to store gift bags, spools of ribbon, and rolls of tape to complete your gift wrapping station.