* When shopping for a tension rod, be sure to measure the window space you're looking to fill beforehand so you know what size range of tension rod to shop for; even though you won't need any tools to put a spring tension rod up, besides a bit of your own brute strength, you want the space to fit well within the tension rod's range for a comfortable fit.
* A well placed spring tension rod can be a life-saver in a college dorm room:
** Place a tension rod over open closets to set them off from the rest of the room.
** You can place bunk bed this way to gain extra privacy from a roommate.
** Hang some curtains in your uniform dorm room to add some of your own personal flair without screwing anything into the walls, which you're usually forbidden from doing.
** Even section off a part of the room if you're in true demand of some privacy; this works best if your room is very narrow or has some interesting architecture.
* There is a weight limit for most tension rods if you extend their coil too far. The rule is that the more doubled up you're tension rod is, meaning the more compacted the coil is inside, the stronger it will be to carry more weight.
