Where can I find really big rods?

The first issue with really long rods is the need for brackets. There should be brackets every 4-6 feet so the rod doesn't warp, bend, or fail. If you want your drapes to pull fully away to the ends, a standard rod with rings won't work due to the brackets. Then your best bet would be a traversing rod that is tucked away behind a "faux" wood rod. (Basically the front 1/3 of a standard rod with the traversing hardware attached to the back.)

As for where to buy these rods, you'll probably need to buy custom drapery rods to achieve that sort of length. Contact a local interior designer or custom window treatment designer. They will come out, measure your spaces, and help you find the best hardware for your needs and budget.

It all depends on how the skipper manages the vessel. The motion of the ocean plays a GREAT part in it! A big rod can be dangerous if the seas are rough!! A smaller pole needs rough seas to get the job done!!

Home Depot or Lowe's. Make it Lowe's since Jimmy Johnson won a Las Vegas this week.

Or if you live in a city large enough to have a drapery shop & curtain shop they'll have them.

You can also try Sears. Their stores usually care things like that.

If you are going to hang rods that are long, make sure they are heavy enough to hold the curtains up too. I would suggest multiple rods rather than one large one though. No one will see and you will spend less.

I had this problem at my old house! Bed, Bath & Beyond has some.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/default.asp?order_...

Pier 1 did at that time also but their stuff comes and goes and I'm not sure what they have now.

I've become a sucker for Anna's when it comes to curtains/ rods. I'd check there also.

make sure the rods are really hard so they hold up to the pounding

I have a rod that'll measure up for ya

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Home Depot or Ace Hardware (depending on where you live) is your best bet.

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