We're constantly updating the technology we use in our daily lives, from mobile phones to wearables, so why not update your bathroom technology? Each year, companies churn out new features for toilets, showers, sinks and other bathroom fixtures you may not even have considered. Check out a few of our recommended finds. Mmmmmm … Warm Floors! Do…
Personalizing Your Kitchen Cabinet Space to Fit Your Lifestyle
A kitchen tends to be the heart of the home and place we gather, so of course we want it to fit our individual lifestyles. Your kitchen layout, appliances, accessories, and so on will vary depending on your cooking and entertaining habits. Working with a kitchen designer can guide you towards the perfect combination. Choose…
How To Grow Your Own Kitchen Herb Garden This Spring
Nothing welcomes spring quite like a collection of potted herbs placed in a row near a bright window or atop a portable kitchen cart. Now is the perfect time to grow an indoor herb garden — all you need is a little water and soil, a few pretty pots, and some sunshine. Add a little…
6 Ways To Maximize Storage In Your Kitchen Pantry Cabinet
Whether you have a large kitchen pantry cabinet or a small one, we all deal with the same issues. We’re talking storage and organization! There never seems to be enough space to store items, which leads to clutter, which leads to disorganization. Stop searching through your cabinets, and get organized by implementing these easy tips…
Top 8 Mistakes Remodelers Make
Whether you're remodeling your entire home or a single room, there are a few things you'll want to cover to ensure that the process goes smoothly. Avoid the following common mistakes, and you should be good to go! First off, you need to know what you're capable of and do yourself versus what you will…
How To Boil Eggs (Perfectly) And Dye Them The Natural Way!
Perfectly hardboiled eggs have two noticeable traits. First, the whites should be firm but not rubbery. Second, the yolk should be fully cooked, creamy, and bright yellow. Undercook them and they will be slimy and runny. Overcook them and you get an unappetizing green ring around the yolk. At The RTA Store, we know…
It’s All About the Breakfast Nook
Who doesn't love a breakfast nook? A breakfast nook just adds that cozy, homey touch that kitchen needs. Although called a "breakfast" nook, you can really enjoy your nook for all meals at all times of day. It allows you and your family to come together in a more casual setting while eating. A breakfast…
How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
For some homeowners, saving energy is the last thing on their minds. Kitchen sinks are left running, we forget to turn off the lights when we leave a room, and the air conditioner is keeping an empty house cool during the day. But this needs to change. By making your home more energy efficient you…
7 Tropical Houseplants That Are Perfect For The Bathroom
Tropical houseplants need low light, high humidity, and warm temperatures, making the bathroom the perfect place for them to thrive. Place one of these tropical houseplants near the windowsill or atop your bathroom vanity for instant décor and natural beauty. Bromeliads Growing bromeliads is easy in the right environment. Unique and exotic, this tropical…
6 Tips To Get Your Home Ready For Spring
Are you over winter? We don’t blame you! Bring on the flowers, sunny skies and warmer weather! The first day of spring is March 20th, which actually is a lot closer than it seems (regardless of what the groundhog predicted). Even if you still have leftover holiday cookies in your kitchen pantry cabinet, winter is in…