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…
DIY Kids: 3 Ways Kids Can Help Around The Kitchen
As busy parents know, dinner can be a stressful time. Setting the table, preparing a healthy and delicious meal, and cleaning up afterwards can be a real chore, especially when you are tired after a long…
How to Make Your Bathroom Guest-Friendly | The RTA Store
Summer is a big traveling season, which means you may find yourself hosting out-of-town guests for a wedding or a long holiday weekend. As hosts, we want guests to feel at home during their stay and…
3 Simple Summer Seafood Recipes
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy seafood! These summer seafood recipes incorporate fresh summer herbs and veggies into simple meals that the whole family will love. You can even eat out on the deck and…
DIY: How To Seal Your Granite Counter Top
So, you’ve invested in beautiful new kitchen cabinets, and you’ve decided to go with a granite countertop. But before you go prepping your first meal on it, you’ll need to make sure you take the proper…
Cultural Corner: No-Fuss French Food
French food not only sounds intimidating: Soufflé, Beef bourguignon, Bouillabaisse—but often looks intimidating to make too. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Julia Child championed French cooking in America and made the complicated cuisine…
3 Easy DIY Plumbing Repairs
Hiring help can be expensive, and unnecessary since many of the home fixes you’ll encounter can be done yourself. Plumbing is no exception! Despite the perception that plumbing projects should be left to an expert, there…
Coastal Living: 5 Beach Style Decorating Ideas
Summer is finally here, and what better way to spend your days than at the beach! But if your nine-to-five job has you tied down to your desk, and you can’t make it to the beach…
Backyard Weddings: How to Design a Wedding Food Menu in Your Kitchen
We’re knee deep in wedding season—which means you may be planning yours or helping to plan someone else’s. Backyard weddings and receptions are not only budget-friendly, but they’re a great way to incorporate a sense of…
7 Ways To Give Your Dining Room A Beach House Look
Take the sweet smell of salty air and the calm of the ocean right into your dining room with these seven ways to give your dining room a beach house look. #1. Set the scene with…