So you want to capture the style of bygone days by adding vintage flair to your kitchen, but what exactly is vintage style? So glad you asked! Vintage usually refers to something that is 20+ years old and represents a specific era (starting around the 1920s).   Incorporating this style into your existing kitchen doesn’t…

Installing a countertop is one of the final additions to a kitchen remodel and depends almost entirely on what will be beneath it. Since your kitchen cabinets serve as the support, they will be installed first, and will affect important parts of the installation process like the size of your materials and where your kitchen…

Is it time to upgrade your bathtub? If you’ve been thinking of replacing your old model with a new design, you’ve come to the right place. We have put together this easy guide on how to demo and install a new bathtub. Step 1: Prep the area. Bathroom renovations can be scary whenever demolition is…

If you’ve spent any length of time on Pinterest, we’re sure you’ve seen some really creative and fun DIY ideas. Recently, we came across one DIY project that looked fantastic and really intrigued us. We thought this could be a fun and interesting DIY project and so we put together a few instructions on how…

The glow of the oven warms your heart while the sweet smell of fresh baked goodies fills your kitchen and home with holiday cheer. Baking holiday cookies is a special, festive tradition, and one that families can enjoy together. So grab your aprons and gather the kids! Here are some of our favorite holiday cookie…

Do you like thinking out of the box and trying something new? Are you tired of seeing the same old materials used for kitchen backsplashes? If you answered yes to these two questions then this is the “how-to” for you! A couple of weeks ago we wrote about How to Install a Copper Penny Backsplash….

Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. That 20-pound turkey you made sure was delicious. And leftover turkey can be even better—if you know what to do with it! Before your family can say “Ugh, Thanksgiving dinner again?” here are our favorite ways to transform ho-hum leftover turkey into something your family will truly be thankful…

Bamboo is a brilliant, eco-friendly flooring material that has beautiful natural characteristics and texture. It makes for a great alternative to hardwood floors and, depending how it is manufactured, can rank similarly on the Janka Hardness Test. Many homeowners are interested in how to install bamboo flooring because it can be done on top of…

Whether your kitchen is a narrow galley kitchen or a larger industrial one—there’s always room for more organization! Here at TheRTAStore.com we have a great selection of kitchen storage accessories that’ll help control the chaos in the kitchen that can happen from time to time. Here are six of our trustiest organizational tips for streamlining…

Some of our favorite Thanksgivings are ones we’ve never actually attended … in person at least. However, watching them on TV made us feel like we were sitting down at the dinner table filled with friends, family, and even high school enemies. Our four favorite holiday episodes will get you in the Thanksgiving spirit—or at…