A Taste Of The Caribbean

In our blog this month you learned how to bring the Caribbean to your backyard and how to create a Caribbean style kitchen. But the Caribbean islands are known for more than just lush tropical plants, and exotic, colorful interiors. Caribbean cuisine is influenced by the rich culture of the islands and includes a bounty…

How To Choose A Great Kitchen Layout

Remodeling your kitchen allows you to finally add all of those features you’ve always wanted. An eye-catching kitchen island, that handy hanging pot rack, a wine cooler — whatever it is you’ve always dreamt about can now be a part of your home. But the first step in a kitchen remodel and the key to…

Back to School: Healthy Lunches Kids Love

Summer is sailing right on by and before long it’ll be time to start packing school lunches again. Don’t get caught off guard by the back-to-school morning rush or be tempted to reach for those pricey pre-boxed lunches at the store. Instead, start gathering ideas now for those first few weeks of school lunches. TheRTAStore…

5 Beautiful Celebrity Kitchens

When remodeling your kitchen, grabbing ideas from luxury homes can help shape your own space. Celebrity abodes are a great place to start since they feature the work of some of the top interior designers in the industry and offer many different elements you can recreate in your own way. Steal style inspiration from the…

Gimme S’More: Celebrate National S’mores Day the Homemade Way

There’s just something irresistible about a gooey marshmallow on top of melty chocolate, all smushed between two crisp graham crackers. Is your mouth watering yet? S’mores are so well-loved, there’s an entire day dedicated to them. That’s right, National S’mores Day is August 10th! In honor of this messy treat we’ve rounded up three scrumptious…

How To Clean And Restore Your Grill

Most of us retire our grills come fall — but before you cover it up, you’ll want to give it a good clean. An action-packed summer could mean your grill is not in great shape, and you don’t want to let the debris of your barbecues sit until next year. Here are a few easy…