{"id":1280,"date":"2016-03-06T03:08:55","date_gmt":"2016-03-06T03:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/?page_id=1280"},"modified":"2016-03-28T03:46:09","modified_gmt":"2016-03-28T03:46:09","slug":"drapery-rod-wired-wall-sconce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/index.php\/drapery-rod-wired-wall-sconce\/","title":{"rendered":"Drapery Rod Wired Wall Sconce"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5>Drapery Rod Wired Wall Sconce<\/h5>\n<div id=\"attachment_1275\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wall-before-sconce.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Before\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1275\" class=\"wp-image-1275 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wall-before-sconce-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Wall before sconce\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wall-before-sconce-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wall-before-sconce-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1315\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/wallafter-e1457233646699.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1315\" class=\"wp-image-1315 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/wallafter-e1457233646699-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"After\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">After<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Follow these steps to create your own Drapery Rod Wired Wall Sconce to conceal the electrical cord.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: This tutorial requires some electrical work so please hire a professional to do this if you are NOT comfortable with basic electrical wiring.<\/p>\n<p>I\u00a0followed Isabelle LaRue\u2019s\u00a0steps on <a href=\"http:\/\/engineeryourspace.com\" target=\"_blank\">engineeryourspace.com<\/a> on how to make a wall lamp\/ sconce, but instead of hanging mine with command strips or on a wall panel, I chose to run the wires through a decorative rod and allow the rest of the cord to hide behind\u00a0the sideboard.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Items needed for drapery rod wired\u00a0wall sconce:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completed wall sconce shade per<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.engineeryourspace.com\/how-to-make-a-wall-lamp\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.engineeryourspace.com\/how-to-make-a-wall-lamp\/<\/a>\u00a0without light socket.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>28&#8243; to 48&#8243; decorative rod with 5\/8&#8243; diameter<\/li>\n<li>1&#8243; diameter wooden dowel<\/li>\n<li>Snap-in candelabra base socket<\/li>\n<li>1 LED light bulb<\/li>\n<li>Drill<\/li>\n<li>Jigsaw<\/li>\n<li>Hack saw<\/li>\n<li>Electrical tape<\/li>\n<li>1\/4&#8243;-20 coarse wing nuts to fit<\/li>\n<li>1\/4&#8243;-20 x 2 1\/2&#8243; flat head Philips machine screws<\/li>\n<li>1\/4&#8243; x 2&#8243; dowel screws<\/li>\n<li>3\/4&#8243; stubby spade bit<\/li>\n<li>Tape measure<\/li>\n<li>Piece of coat hanger wire<\/li>\n<li>3\/4&#8243; birch plywood about 4&#8243; x 10&#8243; long<\/li>\n<li>Router<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Steps to make drapery rod wired\u00a0wall sconce:<\/p>\n<p>Prepare bases.\u00a0 This drapery rod wired\u00a0wall sconce rests on two bases.\u00a0 The base behind the shade and the 1&#8243; dowel base behind rod towards the bottom.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1281\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1503.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Top and bottom parts\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Top and bottom parts\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1281\" class=\"wp-image-1281 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1503-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Top and bottom parts of top base\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1503-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1503-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Top and bottom parts of top base<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Base behind shade<\/span>:\u00a0 This photo shows 4 pieces because I worked on 2 drapery rod wired\u00a0wall sconce at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Cut a piece of 3\/4&#8243; plywood 4&#8243; x 10&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>Using a router, cut a groove 1\/2&#8243; deep x 1\/2&#8243; wide in the top piece.\u00a0 Out of this piece, cut 1 piece 3 7\/8&#8243;\u00a0\u00a0x 4 3\/4&#8243; for bottom piece and another piece 4&#8243; x 4 7\/8&#8243; for top\u00a0 Use a piece of 1 1\/2&#8243; moullion moulding to finish the edge of the top piece only.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1282\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1540.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Completed Top base\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Completed Top base\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1282\" class=\"wp-image-1282 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1540-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Completed Top base\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1540-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1540-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Completed Top base<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cut\u00a0 groves in the moulding to line up with the groves in your top piece with a jig saw\u00a0or hand saw and stain or paint it in your preferred color.\u00a0 To your left is\u00a0the photo of the base of the drapery rod wired\u00a0wall sconce\u00a0you are creating\u00a0for the rod to sit comfortably in and the back of the shade to rest on.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Dowel base behind rod<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1284\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1506.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Dowel base Prep\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Dowel base Prep\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1284\" class=\"wp-image-1284 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1506-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Dowel base Prep\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1506-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1506-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dowel base Prep<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1319\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1507.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Base dowel preparation\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Base dowel preparation\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1319\" class=\"wp-image-1319 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1507-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Dowel base preparation\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1507-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1507-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1319\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dowel base preparation<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Using the 3\/4&#8243; stubby spade bit drill a hole on the side of a 2 1\/2&#8243; long piece of 1&#8243; diameter dowel about 3\/4&#8243; from the end. Using a smaller drill bit, drill a hole at the center of the top.\u00a0 This hole is where you will be screwing in your dowel screw.\u00a0 Drill a second hole about 1\/2&#8243; from it, deep enough to reach into the bigger hole in the side\u00a0you drilled earlier.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1285\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1531.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Completed bottom dowel base\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Completed bottom dowel base\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1285\" class=\"wp-image-1285 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1531-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Completed bottom dowel base\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1531-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1531-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Completed bottom dowel base<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This hole should be big enough for the cord of the base socket to pass through.\u00a0 Sand, stain or paint in your preferred color.<\/p>\n<p>To your left is\u00a0the photo of the bottom dowel base of the drapery rod wired\u00a0wall sconce you are creating\u00a0for the rod to pass through comfortably and rest.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rod Preparation:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1291\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-rod-into-top-piece-of-base.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1291\" class=\"wp-image-1291 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-rod-into-top-piece-of-base-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Prepare rod and screw into top piece of base\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-rod-into-top-piece-of-base-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-rod-into-top-piece-of-base-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prepare rod and screw into top piece of base<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The decorative rod has a smaller rod inserted into the bigger rod.\u00a0 I put the narrower rod to the top and the bigger\u00a0to the bottom.\u00a0 Using a hack saw, cut 5&#8243; off the narrower rod.\u00a0 Drill a hole 12&#8243; from the top (don&#8217;t include finial)\u00a0of the narrower rod for the cord to\u00a0enter in\u00a0from the top.\u00a0 Drill a hole 1 1\/2&#8243; from bottom (don&#8217;t include finial) of the\u00a0bigger rod for the cord to come out of.\u00a0 Insert the narrower rod into the bigger rod and adjust it to the length you want it to finish.\u00a0 Mine was 44&#8243;.\u00a0\u00a0 Use some tape to hold both parts of the rod together where they meet and drill a hole 2&#8243; above the intersection to pass through only one side of both rods when inserted.\u00a0 You will\u00a0use this hole to keep both parts of the rod together securely using s screw.\u00a0 I used the screw that came with the rod bracket.<\/p>\n<p>Place the narrower rod into the cut groove of the top part of the base with finial at about 6&#8243; from the edge\u00a0and using 2 screws,\u00a0screw it into place.<\/p>\n<p>I measured 62 1\/2&#8243; from the floor.\u00a0 This is where the top of the finial of the rod will end and the bottom of my rod was right in line with the top of my buffet.<\/p>\n<p>The entire length of the drapery rod wired wall sconce from finial to finial is 44&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1332\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Prepare-rod-and-insert-phillips-screw-into-bottom-piece-of-top-base.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1332\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Prepare rod and insert philips screw into bottom piece of top base\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Prepare rod and insert philips screw into bottom piece of top base\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1332\" class=\"wp-image-1332 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Prepare-rod-and-insert-phillips-screw-into-bottom-piece-of-top-base-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Prepare rod and insert phillips screw into bottom part of top base\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Prepare-rod-and-insert-phillips-screw-into-bottom-piece-of-top-base-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Prepare-rod-and-insert-phillips-screw-into-bottom-piece-of-top-base-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prepare rod and insert philips screw into bottom part of top base<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1292\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-bottom-base-to-wall.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Screw bottom part of top base to wall\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Screw bottom part of top base to wall\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1292\" class=\"wp-image-1292 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-bottom-base-to-wall-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Screw bottom part of top base to wall\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-bottom-base-to-wall-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-bottom-base-to-wall-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screw bottom part of top base to wall<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I measured 50&#8243; from the floor and after inserting two of\u00a0the 1\/4&#8243;-20 x 2 1\/2&#8243; flat head Philips machine screws into the bottom piece (3\/4&#8243; plywood 3 7\/8&#8243; x 4 3\/4&#8243;) side by side about 2&#8243; apart, I attached this piece of wood to the wall.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Using a screw driver, remove the switch from the base socket electrical cord, put it aside for later use\u00a0and cut the cord at this point.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1293\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Insert-base-socket-into-aluminum-piece-of-sconce.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Insert base socket into aluminum piece of sconce\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Insert base socket into aluminum piece of sconce\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1293\" class=\"wp-image-1293 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Insert-base-socket-into-aluminum-piece-of-sconce-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"nsert base socket into back aluminum part of sconce\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Insert-base-socket-into-aluminum-piece-of-sconce-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Insert-base-socket-into-aluminum-piece-of-sconce-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Insert base socket into back aluminum part of sconce<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Insert the light socket into the aluminum\u00a0back part\u00a0of sconce.\u00a0 Pass the end of the cord through the drilled hole of the narrower rod and using the piece of coat hanger and or string with safety pin on other end, pull the cord through the rod.<\/p>\n<p>You should have about 1 1\/2&#8243; to 2&#8243;\u00a0of the cord outside of the rod once the cord is pulled through the rod.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1290\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Attach-rod-to-top-base.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Screw rod and top base\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Screw rod and top base\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1290\" class=\"wp-image-1290 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Attach-rod-to-top-base-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Screw rod and top base\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Attach-rod-to-top-base-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Attach-rod-to-top-base-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screw rod and top base<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I then drilled two holes in the finished top piece (3\/4&#8243; plywood 4&#8243; x 4 7\/8&#8243;) to line up with the screws in the bottom piece.\u00a0 Drill the same holes in the aluminum piece of the sconce and using the wing nuts, attach the aluminum piece of the sconce with the top part of the rod to the bottom of the\u00a0top base already attached to the wall.\u00a0 This completes the top half\u00a0of\u00a0the drapery rod wired\u00a0wall sconce<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1294\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-in-dowel-screw-and-pass-cord-thru.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Screw in dowel screw and pass cord thru\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Screw in dowel screw and pass cord thru\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1294\" class=\"wp-image-1294 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-in-dowel-screw-and-pass-cord-thru-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Screw in dowel screw and pass cord thru\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-in-dowel-screw-and-pass-cord-thru-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-in-dowel-screw-and-pass-cord-thru-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screw in dowel screw and pass cord thru<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1337\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-dowel-into-wall.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1337\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Screw dowel into wall\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Screw dowel into wall\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1337\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1337\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-dowel-into-wall-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Screw dowel into wall\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-dowel-into-wall-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screw-dowel-into-wall-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1337\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screw dowel into wall<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For he bottom half, screw in the dowel screw into your pre drilled hole in\u00a0the center of your dowel base\u00a0and take the other part of the cord and pass it through the small hole in the dowel to come out of the larger hole in the dowel.<\/p>\n<p>Screw dowel into the wall in line with the top completed part of the rod.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1338\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Feed-the-cord-thru-the-bottom-part-of-rod.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1338\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Feed the cord thru the bottom part of rod\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Feed the cord thru the bottom part of rod\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1338\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1338\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Feed-the-cord-thru-the-bottom-part-of-rod-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Feed the cord thru the bottom part of rod\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Feed-the-cord-thru-the-bottom-part-of-rod-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Feed-the-cord-thru-the-bottom-part-of-rod-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Feed the cord thru the bottom part of rod<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1348\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Reconnect-wires-after-inserting-rod-into-dowel.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1348\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Reconnect wires after inserting rod into dowel\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Reconnect wires after inserting rod into dowel\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1348\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1348\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Reconnect-wires-after-inserting-rod-into-dowel-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Reconnect wires after inserting rod into dowel\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Reconnect-wires-after-inserting-rod-into-dowel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Reconnect-wires-after-inserting-rod-into-dowel-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reconnect wires after inserting rod into dowel<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pull the cord through the center of dowel to top and feed the cord through the bottom part of the rod through the hole you drilled in the bottom of the rod.\u00a0 Insert the rod into the hole in the dowel and reconnect your wires.\u00a0 Put the narrower rod into the bigger rod and line up the holes you had previously drilled.\u00a0 Screw the two rods together through this hole to connect both rods securely together.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1285\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1531.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1285\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Completed bottom dowel base\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Completed bottom dowel base\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1285\" class=\"wp-image-1285 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1531-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Put the switch below dowel base\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1531-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG1531-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Put the switch below dowel base<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1343\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativesolutionsinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_0089-e1459051779691.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1343\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2pRddC7s\" data-rl_title=\"Completed installation\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Completed installation\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1343\" 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