DIY Kids: How To Build A Simple Backyard Sandbox

You can fill summer with camps, movies and beach days and you’ll still have your fair share of idle hours! Keeping kids entertained while school is out can be a challenge, so our DIY Kids series features fun projects you and your kids can team up on this summer. This month’s kid-centric DIY is a…

Celebrate July 4th With Picnic Favorites

Independence day would not be complete without fireworks after the sun goes down, but why not start the festivities early with an afternoon picnic? Raid your pantry cabinet, grab your family and friends, and hit the park, pool or beach with baskets full of food to share! Here are some of our favorite picnic recipes…

Simple Summer Kitchen: Take it Outdoors

Summer is the season to do a lot of outside activites — including cooking and eating! Give your indoor kitchen a break by turning your backyard into a simple summer kitchen. Here are 4 simple ways to take cooking outside this summer:  Fire up the grill. The grill is a must-have item for simple summer cooking. You don’t need a big…

5 Easy Ways To Organize Your Bathroom

If you’ve ever walked into an oversized master suite bathroom with cluttered countertops you know space isn’t always the solution. Even those with endless square footage and spacious bathroom vanities face the difficult task of organizing a bathroom. The key to creating balance is focusing on the essentials and utilizing creative avenues for organizing the…

5 Home Improvements to Celebrate Dad

If your Dad is known as Mr. Fixit or Mr. DIY around your house, then a home improvement project may be his idea of fun on Father’s Day. Or surprise him by doing the work for him! According to a Home Advisor poll, a third of dads interviewed would rather have a home improvement project done…

7 Easy Ways To Organize Your Closet

Living with a disorganized closet can be a headache. Whether you are naturally a neat freak, or are simply looking for ways to make your mornings run smoother, we have a variety of ways you can improve the space in your closet today, from matching hangers to built in cabinets and everything in between. 1….

The RTA Store’s Top 4 Kitchen Cabinets For June

Summer is upon us! In celebration of all things bright and beautiful, we’re rounding up our top four cabinets from The RTA Store for June. These kitchen cabinets each have something special to offer and will instantly make any home feel a little more luminous. Try them on for size with our free kitchen design…

5 Ways to Make Home Improvement a Family Affair

School may be out, but that doesn’t mean the kids are done with homework. Put the kids to work this summer with home improvement projects that are easy enough for them to complete themselves or do with some assistance. They’ll learn valuable skills while getting the home in tip-top shape. That’s a win-win! Here are 5 home improvement…

Go Crazy For Granola This Summer!

Easy, healthy, delicious granola — it’s the perfect summer snack. Whip up a batch in your kitchen to take to the beach or pool, or just pull up a stool at your breakfast bar, and enjoy the goodness! Here are two of our favorite granola recipes from two of our favorite celebrity chefs. Stock your…

How To Build A Pergola For Your Outdoor Space

The lure of your backyard is stronger than ever in summer. Sunny skies, warm weather, and lots of reasons to celebrate make spending time outside wonderful. But not all of us have a pool to cool off in or an area properly set up for entertaining. A pergola is a great backyard addition, as it…