Taking the time to do it right

Of all the DIY household projects I've ever undertaken, my pet-peeve is hanging curtains. Window coverings are generally heavy, are operated frequently and a solid anchoring of the rod supporting the whole system becomes crucial. Problem is that in most houses, these elements need to be directly attached into the drywall as there's no studs where they can be placed, and this often requires a sturdy anchoring...

Without getting into the most minute details, suffice to say that it took some thorough thinking, never-ending planning, getting all the right tools to do a good job and finally – but certainly not least – taking all of my time, proceeding very prudently and thoughtfully, in order to accomplish the job. Once more, 90% worth of preparation vs. 10% of execution!