When remodeling your kitchen, grabbing ideas from luxury homes can help shape your own space. Celebrity abodes are a great place to start since they feature the work of some of the top interior designers in the industry and offer many different elements you can recreate in your own way. Steal style inspiration from the…
How To Create A Caribbean Style Kitchen In 3 Easy Steps
Do you love the tropical look and feel of the Caribbean, and want to incorporate that same style into your kitchen? Then read on as we share three easy steps to help you design a Caribbean style kitchen you’re sure to love! 1. It’s All About Color As you begin the decorating process, you will…
Gimme S’More: Celebrate National S’mores Day the Homemade Way
There’s just something irresistible about a gooey marshmallow on top of melty chocolate, all smushed between two crisp graham crackers. Is your mouth watering yet? S’mores are so well-loved, there’s an entire day dedicated to them. That’s right, National S’mores Day is August 10th! In honor of this messy treat we’ve rounded up three scrumptious…
Cultural Corner: 3 Cookout-Friendly Recipes “Brat” to You by Germany
Summer is prime cookout season, but are you tired of the same old summer cookout food? Add a delicious German twist to your next cookout! Serve up grilled bratwursts with a German take on two cookout-favorite sides, and wash it all down with a good German beer. Get started with these three deliciously authentic German…
How To Clean And Restore Your Grill
Most of us retire our grills come fall — but before you cover it up, you’ll want to give it a good clean. An action-packed summer could mean your grill is not in great shape, and you don’t want to let the debris of your barbecues sit until next year. Here are a few easy…
DIY Kids: 3 Ways Kids Can Help Around The Kitchen
As busy parents know, dinner can be a stressful time. Setting the table, preparing a healthy and delicious meal, and cleaning up afterwards can be a real chore, especially when you are tired after a long day. Next time, instead of shooing the kids out of the kitchen, let them help! Kids are more capable…
How to Make Your Bathroom Guest-Friendly | The RTA Store
Summer is a big traveling season, which means you may find yourself hosting out-of-town guests for a wedding or a long holiday weekend. As hosts, we want guests to feel at home during their stay and try our best to make them comfortable. But things can get uncomfortable in a hurry if your bathroom isn’t…
3 Simple Summer Seafood Recipes
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy seafood! These summer seafood recipes incorporate fresh summer herbs and veggies into simple meals that the whole family will love. You can even eat out on the deck and take advantage of the extra hours of sunshine! Mahi-Mahi Tacos Fish tacos can’t be beat after a day of…
DIY: How To Seal Your Granite Counter Top
So, you’ve invested in beautiful new kitchen cabinets, and you’ve decided to go with a granite countertop. But before you go prepping your first meal on it, you’ll need to make sure you take the proper steps to ensure that you don’t cause permanent damage or staining to your new, unsealed granite countertop. Why should…
Cultural Corner: No-Fuss French Food
French food not only sounds intimidating: Soufflé, Beef bourguignon, Bouillabaisse—but often looks intimidating to make too. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Julia Child championed French cooking in America and made the complicated cuisine seem more approachable. The key to cooking French food is using fresh and simple ingredients. Channel your inner “Child”…