When my first child was born in 2006, there were a lot of things running through my head. Perhaps you felt similarly with your first child, first job, or when moving to a new town. I can sum it up like this: I had no idea what I was doing. (And, if we’re honest, I...
As I approach my 12th year running kitchen & bath CRATE, I can’t help but appreciate the many past customers we’ve served, representing more than 1,400 remodeled rooms. And many of those customers are easy to think about because I see them regularly. Now for some,...
A kitchen or bath remodel can take two distinct approaches. The first is the “salad” approach: throw the ingredients together and what’s the worst that can happen? It’s just a salad, after all. No big deal. The second is the “lasagna” approach: take it one step at a...
Based on the 750 or so potential customers I screen each year, I’d guess “fear of the long remodel project” to be the biggest factor in people delaying a renovation. Perhaps you feel similarly: you’re just unsure if you can get through a remodel project that...
The CRATE team is so pleased to present another recently-completed master bathroom renovation in Escalon, CA! As you can see one of the more dramatic transformations on this project was converting the over-sized soaking tub into a stunning freestanding tub which is...
Kitchen & bath CRATE launched in 2012 because of one simple question: why do kitchen and bathroom remodels have to be so painful? You’ve heard the horror stories, right? The 6-month-long remodels? The contractors that leave halfway through construction, never to...
Whether it’s for an evening meal or a holiday celebration, your kitchen is where everyone you love converges. That’s why this important space should meet your functional needs while showcasing your own unique style. A kitchen remodel has the potential to create a room...
The CRATE team is excited to present yet another fantastic kitchenCRATE Custom in Modesto, CA! A huge advantage to a kitchenCRATE Custom is the freedom to not only upgrade the entire kitchen but also implement wall and layout modifications that lead to a more pleasing...
We are so excited to reveal our recently-completed kitchenCRATE in Modesto, CA. We just love the simple clean design of this recently completed kitchen remodel! While the layout didn’t change, nearly everything else did as the CRATE team brought this 1985 kitchen into...
The CRATE Team is excited to unveil another stunning bathroom remodel in Modesto, CA, and we can’t wait to share all of the design details with you! This bathroom was completely transformed in less than three weeks into a modern masterpiece. We refinished the vanity...