Origins of the kitchenCRATE Name

Origins of the kitchenCRATE Name

“But what IS a kitchenCRATE?” It’s a question we get asked often.  So here’s the answer: From Service to Product Our idea for a kitchen remodel product started right around 2010.  We were used to selling services, but products are easier to...
kitchenBOX Begins Kitchen Remodel in Modesto, CA

kitchenBOX Begins Kitchen Remodel in Modesto, CA

Nothing quite beats the excitement of starting another kitchenBOX project, and today we did just that in Modesto’s College Area.  Our crews are hard at work on Mills Avenue on our most extensive kitchenBOX yet! Why the Homeowner Chose kitchenBOX As owners of...
The kitchenCRATE Project Schedule

The kitchenCRATE Project Schedule

You ever heard of a Gantt chart? I know, sounds like something found in a hospital. “I’m sorry sir, but according to your Gantt chart, we’ve no choice but to amputate.” Drat!  Nothing ruins a day like an amputation. Alas, a Gantt chart has...
Our Mission for kitchenCRATE

Our Mission for kitchenCRATE

I once worked as an intern with a public utility company.  It was a great job for a college kid during the summer. The staff was friendly, the work interesting and hours very predictable. One vivid memory from this stint was their organizational mission statement....
Cantilevering Granite Counters

Cantilevering Granite Counters

A common design element in homes from 1970-1990 is the cantileved countertop.  This was often done to create a bar seating area near the kitchen.  Perhaps a spot where the kids can eat breakfast in the morning or some extra seating when hosting a family event. A...