Helpful Articles

split tilt bar shutters
October 14, 2015

Traditional Tilt Bar vs. Hidden Tilt Bar Plantation Shutters

Do shutter options leave your head spinning like you’ve stepped off the tilt-a-whirl? No more – at Strickland’s Home in Wilmington, NC, we’re happy to give you the full tilt on options for your plantation shutters. “Tilt?” you may be saying. If you’ve just begun considering plantation shutters, we’ll […]

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Maximize Your Garage Storage
October 13, 2015

Maximize on Garage Storage to Protect Your Classic Cars

Wilmington, NC is a classic car enthusiast’s paradise. The Cape Fear coast boasts an ideal climate for driving, restoring and preserving cherished rides. It’s even home to the Old Ride Club. In fact, car-lovers from across the country flock here for the annual Rims on the River […]

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September 30, 2015

Eco-Friendly Facts About Bamboo Shades

On the hunt for a shade option that is stylish, affordable, and made from one of the planet’s most fascinating renewable resources? Step into the Strickland’s Home showroom in Wilmington, NC, for a look at our bamboo shades and window coverings. Did you know that some species […]

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entryway organization
September 25, 2015

This Year, Resolve to Organize Your Entryway

The entryway is one of the most overlooked areas of our homes. We rush through it as we’re leaving for the day, and when we return home, it becomes a dumping ground for everything from junk mail to umbrellas. While many people view their foyer as an […]

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Murphy bed in home library
September 16, 2015

Shed Light or Cover it Up with Skylight Covers

Few things make a home more bright and beautiful than a skylight.  Skylights give all the pleasures of basking in the sunshine without leaving your very own living room, kitchen, or bedroom.  Stylistically, skylights look beautiful in photos and seem ideal, but research on skylights can often […]

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