Among many things, summertime means enjoying a plethora of fresh fruits and veggies. Whether you’re getting them from the farmer’s market, grocery or your own garden, we all want to keep our summer produce as fresh as possible for as long as possible. We have a few different options for storing our produce, so we…
The RTA Store’s Top 4 Cabinets For July
Shopping for cabinets can be confusing, which is why we like to highlight a few of our current favorites each month. For July, we’ve selected a mix of RTA and pre-assembled white kitchen cabinets, cherry wood cabinets, and a pretty pale blue set to meet every need and style. Whether you’re shopping, browsing or pinning…
DIY Kids: Wonderful Watermelon – The Perfect Summer Fruit
Watermelon is a summer favorite for both kids and kids at heart! The peak season for this juicy fruit is July and August, and ends right around the time the kids go back to school in September. Start by picking a good one! Ripe watermelons are heavy and have a hollow sound when you tap…
What Millennial Homebuyers Look For in a Kitchen
What defines the millennial generation that we hear about so often? The majority of millennials are in their 20s and forming a culture different from that of their parents, meaning that they're considering their finances and lifestyles from a new perspective. Millennials are typically very thoughtful about how they spend money, because they have seen…
5 Tips For Clean Tile Floors And Grout
You’ve used our free kitchen design online tool to build your dream kitchen, and now you want to make sure it stays that way. One of the toughest areas to keep clean in a kitchen is the floor. This is especially true in the summer, when your family continues to track dirt, sand, and grime…
Small Projects to Tackle This Summer
If only we could accomplish in one hour the renovations we see on television. Although that might not be possible, there are quick and cost-effective mini projects that we can take on during our summer down time to greatly enhance spaces in our homes. The best place to start is with what we would call…
30 Things To Stock In An Outdoor Kitchen
Cooking al fresco is a great way to enjoy those summer nights. There is nothing quite like dining on the patio surrounded by the sights, sounds and smells of this sensational season. So why not take advantage of those extra hours of sunshine by gathering your friends and neighbors for a backyard barbecue? You’ll be…
Summer Chic: White & Light Color Kitchen Cabinets
Your summer wardrobe is made up of light color clothing to keep you cool, so why shouldn't your kitchen reflect your personal style? Get your kitchen summer-ready with white and light-color kitchen cabinets. Try one of these 4 white kitchen cabinet styles below to keep your kitchen looking chic this summer. Best of all, they come either ready-to-assemble or…
How to Clean Your Kitchen Cooktop
Any kitchen cooktop can shine, as long as you know how to clean it properly! Start by stocking pantry cabinets with cleaning supplies, or the tools to make your own, and let’s get started! Glass / Ceramic Solid Surface To clean a solid surface cooktop, spray the area with glass cleaner, or make your own…
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…