6 Kitchen Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Ok…you’ve decided this is the weekend you’re going to embrace your inner DIY’er and paint your kitchen! You run down to the paint store and pick up what looks to be the most fabulous shade of paint you’ve ever seen. You spend the entire day painting your kitchen and realize after its dry…YIKES!!! This paint…

TheRTAStore’s Top 10 Favorite Backsplashes Part 1

Need some help choosing the right backsplash for your kitchen? Check out five of our Top10 Favorite Kitchen Backsplashes below: 1. Eco-Friendly Adding an eco-friendly backsplash to your kitchen is a great way to help give your kitchen a “green” make over. When thinking about eco-friendly backsplash choices for the kitchen, there are three main…

Bathroom Remodeling: When to Splurge, When to Save

You dry off your hands and notice the rusty old towel bar hanging halfway out of the wall. To your right, one of the glass shower doors is chipped and the base of the stall has mysterious stains that absolutely no cleaner will remove. Between the cracked grout in the tiles and the moldy caulk…

5 Tips for Choosing Bathroom Floor Tile

Are you thinking about remodeling your bathroom? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the number of choices available in bathroom floor tile? Well, worry no more! We’ve got you covered with five great tips, and a few excellent choices, to help get you started. When thinking about choosing bathroom floor tile, you’ll need to take into…

What Are the Different Types of Countertops?

You’ve decided 2014 is the year to make some big changes to your kitchen and you’re thinking about new countertops. But with so many fantastic choices out there, how do you choose the one that’s right for you? We’ve pulled together a list of a few different types of countertops to help get you started….

Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen

With so many gadgets, utensils, pots, pans, dishes, and pantry items, kitchens can quickly get out of control. Uncluttering your kitchen can save time and lower your stress when preparing family meals. Here are some great tips and general rules of thumb to help you to keep your kitchen looking fabulous and well organized. Drawers…

What Are the Different Types of Sinks?

In our last blog What Type and Style of Kitchen Sink is Right for You, we shared with you different types and styles of sinks, such as stainless steel, concrete, cast iron, solid surface, and copper. We’ve decided to take another look at kitchen sinks, as there are so many wonderful options out there for…

The Ultimate Guide to Selecting Bathroom Fixtures

When it comes to remodeling a bathroom, the fixtures play a huge role. The tub, shower, sink and toilet are all additions that dictate the room’s aesthetics, as well as determine quality and functionality. Choosing which materials and styles to go with can be a daunting task due to the increasing number of products in…

Top 4 Bathroom Renovation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Going forward with a bathroom renovation can be scary. You are taking on a project that most people leave to the professionals, and you may not be completely confident in your planning abilities or construction skills. Not to worry. We’re here to let you know the top four bathroom renovation mistakes and how to avoid…