When looking at interior design trends for the home, it’s hard not to notice decorative wall treatments. From popular design shows on HGTV, to favorite home magazines, large statement walls and wainscoting are popping up all over the place. And for good reason! Adding interesting details to a wall can easily transform a bland space…
Choosing The Right Kitchen Sink And Faucet
Just because kitchen sinks and faucets are necessities doesn’t mean shopping for them is easy. There are endless styles available: deep kitchen sinks, standard bowls, double bowls, stainless steel, copper, single-lever faucets, two handles… the list goes on. Figuring out which functions best is one battle, then you need to determine which will look best…
Eat Like an Olympian: 4 Lean Meal Prepping Tips for the Ultimate Diet
Personal trainers will tell you that much of the effort to get toned and in shape comes from diet. Make it easy to eat like an Olympian this summer by picking up weekly food preparation. It can sound like a daunting task if you’ve never tried it before, but you can start with baby steps….
7 Healthy Late Night Snack Ideas
Ever tiptoe to the kitchen for a late night snack? You raid your refrigerator and cupboard for something, anything that will fulfill your cravings, curb your hunger, and help you rest soundly without your tummy grumbling the entire night. If this sounds familiar, keep your pantry cabinet stocked with these healthy late-night favorites to help…
How To Season And Clean A Cast Iron Skillet
Every time you use your cast iron skillet, you’re left with a stubborn mess of cooked-on food and grease. So you fill it with soapy water in your kitchen sink and leave it to soak, returning later to scrub with your steel wool soap pad in hand. But getting your skillet clean after cooking shouldn’t require…
Produce Storage 101: Keep the freshness in Your Produce
Among many things, summertime means enjoying a plethora of fresh fruits and veggies. Whether you’re getting them from the farmer’s market, grocery or your own garden, we all want to keep our summer produce as fresh as possible for as long as possible. We have a few different options for storing our produce, so we…
Easy, Natural Ways To Clean Your Kids’ Bathroom
Delightful décor and a slew of colorful bath toys aren’t the only things that set a kids’ bathroom apart from the rest of baths in the house. Stinky odors can be a real problem, especially if you have little boys. But keeping the bathroom squeaky clean doesn’t have to be a dirty job. From bathroom…
The RTA Store’s Top 4 Cabinets For July
Shopping for cabinets can be confusing, which is why we like to highlight a few of our current favorites each month. For July, we’ve selected a mix of RTA and pre-assembled white kitchen cabinets, cherry wood cabinets, and a pretty pale blue set to meet every need and style. Whether you’re shopping, browsing or pinning…
What Millennial Homebuyers Look For in a Kitchen
What defines the millennial generation that we hear about so often? The majority of millennials are in their 20s and forming a culture different from that of their parents, meaning that they're considering their finances and lifestyles from a new perspective. Millennials are typically very thoughtful about how they spend money, because they have seen…
DIY Kids: Wonderful Watermelon – The Perfect Summer Fruit
Watermelon is a summer favorite for both kids and kids at heart! The peak season for this juicy fruit is July and August, and ends right around the time the kids go back to school in September. Start by picking a good one! Ripe watermelons are heavy and have a hollow sound when you tap…