Castile Kitchen & Bath, a well-established family-run business with over two decades of experience, takes pride in serving the vibrant community of Cottage Grove. Their extensive range of contracting services includes Bathroom Remodeling and Kitchen Remodeling, and they come highly recommended by numerous satisfied clients, as evidenced by their rich collection of testimonials and reviews.

When Jen and Forrest started their relationship, Forrest had already amassed 15 years of experience as a contractor. In contrast, Jen had primarily worked in the food service industry, with minimal exposure to physically demanding tasks such as construction projects. One of Jen’s initial experiences assisting Forrest occurred during a project in Cottage Grove at a downtown apartment complex. Castile Kitchen & Bath was responsible for revitalizing numerous vacant units and conducting exterior work in the building’s parking lot. The project was nearly completed, requiring just one more day’s effort before its conclusion. Forrest, recognizing the need for additional assistance, invited Jen to join the renovation.

On the aforementioned day, Jen contemplated the work ahead, convinced that the physical labor involved would be manageable. She felt confident, thinking, “This can’t be too challenging, it’s just a bit of physical work. I can handle this; it won’t be a significant undertaking. Forrest mentioned that we’ll be finishing this job today, so we can’t be there for more than half the day. This will be a breeze.”

After a morning spent assisting the crew with tools and cleanup, Jen discovered they also needed to remove and replace all the parking stops in the parking lot. With little experience in this particular task, Jen found herself assigned to work on the parking stops, which were surprisingly heavy and cumbersome to handle. Moreover, she soon discovered that removing and installing these stops involved laborious work, requiring the use of a sledgehammer and jackhammer. Jen spent the rest of the day tackling this demanding task, which was far from her typical line of work. Fortunately, Forrest’s guidance and assistance were invaluable as they persevered and worked past 5 o’clock to complete the job. It was an unconventional introduction to the trade, to say the least.

To close out the work day, the crew headed to Cottage Grove’s Axe and Fiddle Public House, where they enjoyed a satisfying meal and the sounds of a live band. For those unfamiliar with the Axe and Fiddle, it’s a highly recommended visit the next time you find yourself in Cottage Grove, offering a wonderful atmosphere and guaranteed good times. Learn more about Cottage Grove here.