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kids' closets organization
April 7, 2016

Tips for Organizing Your Kids’ Closets

C.S. Lewis’s famous fantasy novel The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe turns 66 this year—which means it’s a great time to celebrate the magic of children’s books and children’s closets. And while our vast closet experience has never revealed an entryway to another world, here at […]

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history of shutters
March 30, 2016

A Brief History of Shutters

A perfect touch to a classic home, shutters can add historic beauty and grace to your windows. But did you know that the use of shutters in the home goes back over 500 years, to the Tudor Era of Elizabethan England?  In this post, we look at the […]

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March 24, 2016

What’s Your Closet Organization Type?

As any closet pro will tell you, personality plays a big role in closet organization; how a closet is used, how it’s maintained, and how it looks visually all say something about the person who’s using it. So in the spirit of fun horoscopes and personality quizzes, […]

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March 16, 2016

Solutions to 7 Window Treatment Design Problems

If you have a window treatment design challenge, but aren’t sure where to start, Strickland’s Home can help.  Here are some of the frustrations we commonly hear and some of our suggestions to get you back on track.  See a challenge that looks familiar? Come in and consult […]

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March 10, 2016

Custom Closet for Your Personality

These days, showcasing your personality is as easy as wearing eye-catching jewelry, changing up your hair color, or choosing to modify your car to include all the bells and whistles. Your closet can also flash personality with the help of one magic word: customization. A custom closet […]

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