Window Solutions That Won’t Make You Sneeze The riot of azaleas blooming along the streets of Wilmington, NC. The spring showers raining down each afternoon. The coat of yellow pollen covering our cars, our clothes, and even out pets. While most of us welcome these...
The History of the Venetian Blind James Strickland started the original company that is now Strickland's Home as a wooden Venetian blind manufacturer in 1942, but the history of Venetian blinds are thought to date all the way back to Persia and possibly even ancient...
The Truth About Wood Article by Sandy Gray, CEO of American Hardwood Co., Garden, California As CEO of a leading wood blind and shutter components manufacturing company, I am frequently asked if we are running out of wood. I am always pleased and proud to answer this...
Not Just Window Dressing In December 2012, the Greater Wilmington Business Journal featured an interview with our very own Fred Kumpel entitled, Not Just Window Dressing. Written by Tara Slage, the article begins like this: Fred Kumpel owns a fruitful family business...
Vertical Blinds Whether your home is modern or traditional, vertical blinds can fit right in. They are one of the most versatile window treatments; they work well on wide windows and doors, in sun rooms, on picture windows, and on patio doors. The beauty of vertical...
