Remodeling & Design Projects
Cate spent years casually helping people with furniture layouts, choosing paint colors, fabricating drapes and upholstery projects. Little did she know that experience would come in handy.

In 2002, Cate's life and career took a dramatic turn. While undergoing cancer treatments, her stepfather suffered a stroke.
In order to get him back home, the entire upstairs of her parent's house had to be remodeled in accordance with ADA standards, and become wheel-chair ready. She had only four weeks to design a plan, tear the house apart and put it back together again.

From this experience, Cate discovered she had a knack for assisting homeowners with decorating and remodeling projects.
She now helps other homeowners as a Designer-Project Manager with Liberty Remodeling Contractors, Inc.

First Major Renovation
Top Row
- Bathroom before renovation.
- Cate's mom in completed bathroom.

Bottom Row
- Stepfather comes home: Shown with his brother-in-law, wife and hospital therapists.
- Newly tiled dining floor and specially-designed half-door to block the stairwell because of his wheelchair.

Special Note:
Cate's stepdad passed-away in August 2004. Her pursuits in art & design are dedicated to his memory.

Pergola & Arbor
Design & Construction
- Left is a pergola made with
15 custom cut (huge) pieces of Western Red Cedar.

- Right is a specially-designed wedding arbor, also constructed of Western Red Cedar, finished with a custom-blend of nutmeg and walnut stains.

Kitchen Rehabs
& Custom Cabinet
- Left are before and afters of a complete kitchen design and rehab.

- Right are after pictures.
- Top right shows Cate's custom-made corner cabinet to match the new kitchen.
- Bottom right is the kitchen before picture.