How to Replace the Bar in Your Closet That Holds Up Clothes

Closet bars, also referred to as closet rods or poles, are designed to support hangers full of clothing. Bars can bend and sag from constant use, and even snap if supporting too much weight. You can replace any damaged bars with new rods. Closet rods come in a variety of sizes and can be cut to size. You can also purchase an adjustable rod to fit any size closet.

Phillips screwdriver or power hand drill
Measuring tape
Wood or circular saw
Level
2-4 screws

Instructions

- 1
  Remove all clothing and hangers from the closet bar.
- 2
  Remove the closet bar if possible at this point.
- 3
  Unscrew the rod supports on each side with a Philips screwdriver if the bar is still suspended.
- 4
  Push the rod supports out of position and remove the closet bar or allow it to fall to the floor with the supports.
- 5
  Measure the length of the closet bar your are replacing with measuring tape.
- 6
  Cut the new closet bar to the same length as the old one using a wood or circular saw.
- 7
  Position both rod supports over the end of the new closet bar.
- 8
  Push the bar and supports into position. You may need to use some force to get the bar into place. Place each rod support in the same place as previously, or position them in a new place. If putting them in a new place, place them over a wall stud. Use a stud finder to find a stud in the closet.
- 9
  Screw one of the rod supports into the wall using a Phillips screwdriver or power hand drill.
- 10
  Support the unsecured end of the bar with your hand, then place a level on top of the bar to make sure it is even. Adjust the unsecured end of the bar, if necessary, until it is level.
- 11
  Screw the other rod support into the wall using a Phillips screwdriver or power hand drill.

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