While your holiday budget may feel a bit tight, this season is also a special time for entertaining guests in your home. And everyone knows, the kitchen is where friends and family gather! Ready to assemble kitchen cabinets are an affordable way to spruce up your kitchen, and cost less than pre-assembled cabinets. All you…

Nothing says you care like a homemade gift. In this season of giving, why not try cooking up a unique present right in your own kitchen? Here are some simple and delicious gift ideas for the foodies in your life.   Chocolate Covered Pretzels Anything covered in chocolate is delicious, but add a little saltiness…

Contrast is an art design principle that can also be applied to the design of your kitchen. Basically, it’s the placement of opposite elements, like light and dark or smooth and textured, to create interest or drama in a space. Creating contrast is the perfect way to add a striking statement to your space! Add…

A broken cabinet door can stick out like a sore thumb. Whether it’s creaky, won’t close or lies crooked, it’s hard to look elsewhere when something is clearly out of place. Here are a few DIY tips on how to repair some of the most common complaints homeowners have of their old kitchen cabinets. Stop…

It’s easy to get into an ingredient rut—buying the same seasonings, staples and standbys week to week. While buying the same things at the grocery store may make meal prep easier, your kitchen may be missing a few versatile ingredients that can kick your cooking up a notch. These five unusual ingredients go the extra…

There are plenty of ways to set up a baking station in your kitchen in preparation for the busy holiday season! Kitchen islands can help make extra room for helpers to gather around, or set aside a space on your kitchen countertop and make cleanup a breeze. Easy-to-install kitchen accessories from TheRTAStore can help organize…

If you’re searching for kitchen cabinets that will stay in style for years to come—Shaker cabinets may be just what you’re looking for. This classic cabinet style is named after the religious group, the Shakers that created the style back in the 18th century. Now, hundreds of years later, Shaker cabinets are still sought after…

The holidays are equally the most festive and stressful time of year. Schedule in parties, extra houseguests, and meals that require weeks of planning and your merriment can quickly be replaced with full on panic. And your kitchen seems to get the brunt of it. To help you prepare for all the holiday traffic your…

Keeping your hardwood floors shiny and clean doesn’t have to be intimidating. While there are a variety of cleaning products on the market, it’s important to match the product with your floor type in order to make sure you don’t damage, stain or scratch the finish. Here are some basic care tips for helping you…

A new kitchen is one of the best home investments in terms of ROI but a remodel can be costly. If dipping into your savings is out of the question at the moment there are still many inexpensive ways you can spruce up the room. Try these five mini makeover ideas to update your kitchen…