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Restoration Insurance Work

June 26, 2025
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Why We Don’t Take on Restoration Insurance Work At Odd Fellows Contracting, we are passionate about helping homeowners reimagine and transform their spaces through thoughtful, high-quality home remodeling.  After 37 years of being in business, we specialize in custom design-build projects that are planned meticulously and built to last. One question we occasionally get is:…

37 Years of Odd Fellows: Hot Dog Thursdays & the Legacy Behind the Name

June 12, 2025
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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…

Why We Don’t Provide Written Estimates Right Away

June 3, 2025
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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 what…

Do I Need a Permit for a Home Addition?

May 19, 2025
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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…

Kitchen Cabinet Makeover Options for Every Budget

May 8, 2025
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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…

Does Hiring a Licensed Remodeling Contractor Matter?

November 26, 2024
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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…

Toys for Tots – Toy Drop-Off 2024

November 8, 2024
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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,…

Lansing Remodeling Timelines: How Long Will the Remodel Take?

September 4, 2024
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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…

What is Design-Build?

November 16, 2022
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When homeowners start thinking about remodeling, they quickly realize there are many ways to approach a project. Different types of contractors handle remodeling in different ways. At Odd Fellows Contracting, we follow the design-build approach. As a design-build remodeling contractor, we bring both the design and construction aspects of your project under one roof. Our…

The Relentless Pursuit of Better

January 4, 2022
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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…