Looking for ways to go green in your kitchen? From the appliances you use to the decor you choose, your kitchen design can have a big impact on the environment. Here's our breakdown of the best ways to save resources and energy when you renovate your kitchen. Lighting: Use natural light to brighten up your kitchen whenever possible,…

New kitchen designs can be costly, especially if your remodel includes new cabinets, countertops, flooring, furniture or appliances. But compromising isn’t the only way to save money on your redesign. There are plenty of great options, alternatives and a few hacks that you can tap into to cut your costs. Did you know The RTA…

Installing new bathroom hardware is a simple and cost-effective way to upgrade the bathrooms in your home. Toilet paper holders and towel bars may be a small addition, but they can have a big impact, both aesthetically and functionally. The RTA Store offers a huge selection of ready to assemble bathroom vanities and bathroom hardware…

For a healthy home, it's important to make sure your kitchen has proper ventilation. When you cook, you send smoke, grease, and sometimes gas into the air. The grease will latch onto cabinets and other surfaces, causing an odor and a slimy film to form over time. A diligent cleaning routine combined with these simple hacks will keep fresh air…

If you find yourself browsing through Sunset, Southern Living, or Better Homes and Gardens magazine in search of dreamy kitchen designs, maybe a change of scenery is in order. Thankfully, you don’t have to travel farther than your own home. Pull up a chair at the kitchen table, grab a cup of coffee and your…

When comparing kitchen designs, one of the biggest factors is flooring. Not only is its appearance an important part of the room’s aesthetics, but the option you choose also has to be durable enough to meet the demands of a kitchen. This part of the home experiences a lot of foot traffic! You want flooring…

Maybe this is your first time hosting the Thanksgiving feast, or maybe you’ve cooked many holiday dinners in your kitchen over the years. Either way, here are some tried and tips that will help you make this Thanksgiving the best and least stressful one yet!    Keep Things Simple With Thanksgiving just days away, it’s…

A kitchen hood is a useful appliance that takes care of any smoke and grease in the air when you cook, but the grease doesn't just disappear. Inside the hood, an exhaust fan uses a filter which collects the grease. To keep your exhaust fan running properly and your cooking space sanitary, you should clean your…

Contrary to conventional wisdom, copper sinks are easy to maintain. With the right care, a copper sink is a beautiful and practical alternative to stainless steel. A little daily upkeep goes a long way, so keep your copper sink clean with these 3 simple steps. 1. Rinse it out. If you let food — especially acidic food like tomatoes, citrus fruit, or salt — sit in…

When re-designing your kitchen, adding a hood over the stove is the icing on the cake. More than a generic kitchen appliance, a hood is a fantastic design feature that really ties the room together. Hoods come in a range of sizes, shapes, and styles, so you're sure to find one that meets your needs and compliments…