My friend got some alleged blackout drapes from Walmart. They weren't really expensive, about 13 bucks plus tax, and about the same amount for the tension rod. After another 10 bucks give or take for a multiscrewdriver and a claw hammer, it was about $39. That would be fine except the whole thing bites. The drapes aren't really blackouts, more or less see through, and the tension rod is almost useless. The only reason this contraption is still up there is the hook which is barely hanging on in the drywall. Why does anybody bother with Walmart? They're the worst. Anyway, you're probably wondering why nobody used the curtain rod. That's easy: there is none. Somebody suggested getting real blackouts (if those are even available) and just nailing them to the wall. It couldn't be much lousier than the current situation. Is there any recourse?
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campingfool
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Wow, another Walmart hating message. Just take the products back. That's the nice thing about Walmart, they accept returns and basically for any reason. If paid for my CC, don't even need the receipt, takes an added second or two to locate the info online.
But for some of us, Walmart is a great place to shop. Granted, I only purchase some auto and landscaping, dog biscuits (all from known manufacturers).
Not everyone lives in an area with thousands of stores, and even though the Walmart is two hours away, there is nothing else near it other than a Lowes and Home Depot and some small grocery stores. The Mall is basically closed. So, there is an answer to why people go to Walmart.
When I lived South of Nashville or North of Detroit, I had hundreds of places to shop, quite a few malls, not like that here in SE Idaho.
But for some of us, Walmart is a great place to shop. Granted, I only purchase some auto and landscaping, dog biscuits (all from known manufacturers).
Not everyone lives in an area with thousands of stores, and even though the Walmart is two hours away, there is nothing else near it other than a Lowes and Home Depot and some small grocery stores. The Mall is basically closed. So, there is an answer to why people go to Walmart.
When I lived South of Nashville or North of Detroit, I had hundreds of places to shop, quite a few malls, not like that here in SE Idaho.
ozonetrooper
Android Expert
I had to buy curtains when I moved to this residence a couple of years ago, I got some real nice blackout curtains that stop the light and heat coming in for about 10 dollars apiece from Walleye World
I also purchased the white bar curtain rods for them, cost was fair, I covered 10 windows with them and it made a big difference in how well my a/c cooled the place !
I also purchased the white bar curtain rods for them, cost was fair, I covered 10 windows with them and it made a big difference in how well my a/c cooled the place !
Milo Williamson
Extreme Android User
Wow another hate message of Walmart, mine has been super supported of everything underneath the roof. It is pretty near by to my place, and since it is the only outskirt within a few inches from the main town down here, it is pretty much a cash grabber for everyone who does come into that place. I am alright with this farm we are in.
Our local Walmart closed a couple of years ago, because I think it was too expensive and so didn't get many customers.
The former Walmart is now a Q77 Food Mall, Sinoer Menswear, and a Chinese restaurant..
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is there an IKEA near you? they should have everything you need there.
Doesn't sound like a Walmart issue. Sounds like your friend doesn't know how to mount things onto drywall.
puppykickr
Android Expert
Never secure ANYTHING to drywall alone.
I care less about whatever device, or whatever the packaging for said device says.
Drywall is barely capable of holding itself to the wall when properly hung, and that is ALL that it is designed to do.
ANYTHING else is like a bandaid on a sucking chest wound and only asking for aggrevation and holes in the wall.
Mount things to the same studs that the drywall is mounted to.
If there are no studs behind the drywall where you need them to be, then you should put some there.
"Won't that mean that I have to redo some drywall?"
Yes.
It does.
The same drywall that you have most likely already filled with ridiculous holes by trying to secure something to it.
That drywall needs to be redone anyway if this is the case.
Redoing drywall is actually pretty simple, that is one of the main reasons for its existance.
I care less about whatever device, or whatever the packaging for said device says.
Drywall is barely capable of holding itself to the wall when properly hung, and that is ALL that it is designed to do.
ANYTHING else is like a bandaid on a sucking chest wound and only asking for aggrevation and holes in the wall.
Mount things to the same studs that the drywall is mounted to.
If there are no studs behind the drywall where you need them to be, then you should put some there.
"Won't that mean that I have to redo some drywall?"
Yes.
It does.
The same drywall that you have most likely already filled with ridiculous holes by trying to secure something to it.
That drywall needs to be redone anyway if this is the case.
Redoing drywall is actually pretty simple, that is one of the main reasons for its existance.
I had to put some drapes up on plasterboard/drywall once. I fixed a wooden batten securely screwed into the studding, and then fixed the curtain rail to the batten.
When I was an line-engineer for British Telecom, we often had to fix telephone sockets to plasterboard, which are lightweight things. But we used proper plasterboard fixing plugs and screws...
puppykickr
Android Expert
I have used those things, and even the winged things you fold together, push through, (the wings expand then) and tighten the screw.
They will work, but they are temporary at best.
And very weak, as the drywall must first be damaged to use any of them.
They then expand and/or clamp into/behind the drywall that has been weakend with a hole.
Going into the studs is the only proper and reliable way.