This summer marks 37 years since Odd Fellows Contracting was officially founded—and we’re celebrating in true Odd Fellows style: with Hot Dog Thursdays! 🌭 Join us every fourth Thursday of the summer months (June through August) as we fire up the grill and open our doors to clients, neighbors, and curious locals. Whether you’re a…
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Why We Don’t Provide Written Estimates Right Away A question we get often at Odd Fellows Contracting is: “Why can’t you just give me a written estimate before I commit?” It’s a fair question — and it comes from a good place. When you’re considering a remodel, especially a large one, you want to know…
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Planning a home addition – whether it’s an extra bedroom, expanded kitchen, or attached garage – is an exciting step in making your home work better for your lifestyle. But before the hammers swing and blueprints come to life, one important question arises: 👉 Do you need a building permit for a home addition in Williamston, MI? The…
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Whether you’re dreaming of a full kitchen transformation or just want a fresh new look, updating your cabinets can make a dramatic difference. At Odd Fellows Contracting, we offer a wide range of cabinet renovation options to suit any budget. From simple hardware upgrades to complete replacements, here’s a breakdown of what you can do-and…
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3 Reasons Why Hiring a Licensed Remodeler Matters to You We have all heard horror stories of home remodeling. When we visit with people here in the Greater Lansing area on our initial remodeling consultations, we have hear quite a few stories that make us realize that many contractors have a bad reputation for a…
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The holiday season is a time for giving, and we at Odd Fellows Contracting are excited to be a part of spreading holiday cheer by being a Toys for Tots toy drop-off location. What is Toys for Tots? Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve that collects new,…
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Lansing Remodeling Timeline: How Long Will My Project Take? The two most common questions that I encounter while meeting with homeowners is first, “How much will this remodel cost?”, followed closely with “How long does the remodel take?”. While this is a very common question, the answer is not always completely straight forward. Each project…
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When we talk to customers, we often discuss the multiple ways that options that they have for accomplishing their home remodeling goals. There are multiple types of contractors that accomplish remodeling in different way. Odd Fellows Contracting is a Design-Build remodeling contractor. This means that we integrate both the design and the building aspects of…
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Odd Fellows Contracting started in 1988 working on small projects and “odd jobs” but has developed into an award-winning Design Build remodeling contractor in the Greater Lansing area. It has taken over 30 years of growth and development to be where we are today and the journey continues. I asked the owner, Bret Oleksyn, to…
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I have had the opportunity to talk to a lot of people about various remodeling projects and I have found that there is often confusion on what their options are to accomplish their goals. Knowing your options early can save you time and get you pointed in the right direction for how to tackle your…
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