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sustainable wood products
June 13, 2013

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 question because in contrast […]

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June 10, 2013

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 − a business he did not inherit from his […]

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luminettes
May 22, 2013

Hunter Douglas Luminette® Privacy Sheers

Hunter Douglas Luminette® Privacy Sheers Have sliding glass doors or large windows in your home? Popular in many of today’s homes for their functionality and utility, sliding glass doors and large windows have one pressing drawback: Choosing the right window treatment can be a challenge for many […]

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Strickland's Home for Cellular Honeycomb Shades
April 22, 2013

Cellular & Pleated Shades

Cellular & Pleated Shades One of the largest categories of window coverings is shades, and in that category, cellular and pleated shades offer the greatest number of options for consumers. Both cellular shades and pleated shades are constructed out of fabrics, some non-woven and some woven. Cellular […]

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Hunter Douglas Pirouette window shadings
April 20, 2013

Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Window Shadings

Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Window Shadings As one of the latest innovations in window coverings from Hunter Douglas, Pirouette® window shadings bring “artistry to windows”. Combining the functionality of Silhouette with the look of a Roman Shade, Pirouette® Window Shadings are uniquely designed with soft, horizontal fabric vanes attached […]

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