Helpful Articles

tall window coverings
December 15, 2014

A Tall Order? Not With These Ideas for Tall Window Coverings!

In a world where “lots of natural light” is real estate gold, tall windows are valuable assets. Who doesn’t love a sun-drenched wood floor, a cat sleeping in a ray of sunshine, or a room with a view of a lush backyard? For this reason and so […]

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sliding panel blinds
December 8, 2014

For a Chic Alternative to Vertical Blinds, Try Sliding Panels

In Wilmington, NC and the surrounding coastal communities, most homes contain at least one sliding door, usually leading to an outdoor patio or the backyard.  The default window covering for these doors tends to be vertical blinds; they’re easy to find, inexpensive, and utilitarian. If, however, you’re […]

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Strickland's Home window treatment ideas
November 17, 2014

Window Treatment Ideas with Character

While there’s nothing we love more than finding real-life window coverings solutions for our customers, sometimes our imaginations get the best of us. In those moments, we start to envision the sort of challenges certain characters might face and before you know it, we’re whipping up window […]

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history of blackout curtains
October 20, 2014

The Dark History of Blackout Curtains

Blackout curtains and blackout shades are popular window treatments for many reasons. They provide almost total darkness in any room, from a baby’s nursery to a home theater. They block noise, making them a great choice for home offices. And they save energy by trapping heat in […]

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window covering safety month
October 6, 2014

National Window Covering Safety Month

Sometimes it seems like every cause has a month devoted to it. October, for example, is known as Pizza Month, Squirrel Awareness Month, and National Toilet Tank Repair Month, to name but a few. While some might find these causes amusing (especially those of us who are […]

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