If you’re interested in entering the field of house flipping, there are a few things you should know. Most importantly, don’t be blinded by what you see on TV. Sure, when you condense all the work into a thirty-minute segment it seems simple enough, but there is much more that goes into flipping a house…

A kitchen island is one of the most desired kitchen features. If you don't already have one built into your kitchen and kitchen design, that just means it's time to get creative! There are actually a number of innovative ways to build your own kitchen island (and save money). To start, think about how you…

The months of August, September and October signify the annual grape harvest for most wineries in Europe and North America. To celebrate, we are featuring our favorite kitchen cabinets, inspired by our favorite fine red wines! Manchester Shaker Brandywine (Semi Custom) Brandy gets its name from the Dutch word brandewijn (or brandywine), which means burnt…

This summer, The RTA Store is featuring a special DIY Kids blog series. Here is a fun, boredom-busting activity you can enjoy with your kids this month! A Back-to-School Station has everything you need to get kids out the door faster in the morning, and have a designated place to store everything when they come…

From remodeling kitchen cabinetry to knocking down walls, a home renovation is a sizeable investment of money and time. It also takes quite a bite of trust in the person managing the project. But you don’t have to trust blindly. Hiring the right contractor means asking questions and doing your best to avoid surprises during…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…