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Navigating the Contractor Minefield

June 11, 2019
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The journey of remodeling can be a tricky one.  There are a lot of decisions that need to be made along your remodeling path.  The first and possibly most important decision is your choice of a contractor.  The contractor will be a significant part of the entire experience.  The contractor’s involvement in design, scheduling, communication,…

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The Benefits of Multi-Generational Living

April 16, 2019
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Our society has always placed a debt of gratitude on our parents for all that they have sacrificed while raising us.  While growing up, I know my parents put up with more than their share of messes, inconveniences, and sleepless nights, not to mention some of the financial hardships that us kids occasionally brought home.…

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What’s in a Name?

February 26, 2019
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At some point or another, the question always seems to come up; Where did you get the name Odd Fellows? Another similar question asked is: Are you affiliated with the Fraternal Order of Odd Fellows? The second question is easy to answer in just one word, no. The first question actually deserves a bit of…

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How Do I Help Make My Home Remodel Project Run More Smoothly?

January 21, 2019
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Occasionally when I am out meeting with our potential customers to discuss their potential project, I get the question asked, “What can I do to make my home remodel project run as smooth as possible?”.  I remember the first time I was asked this, I wasn’t quite ready to answer but I spent some time…

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This Time of Year

December 6, 2018
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This time of year there is a song played that most of us are familiar with called: “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays”, and certainly nearly all people will be gathering in either their home, or someone else’s home.  This time of year, it is estimated that most us will visit friends and…

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Aging in Place Design – Recommended Home Updates for the Retirement Years

November 16, 2018
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If you are like me and my wife, you love your home and wish to remain living there for years to come and see yourself living there even through retirement.  Although we know that at some point we’ll be older and less capable of certain maintenance and repairs, what some may not know is that…

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Six Ways to Create the Perfect Thanksgiving Kitchen

November 9, 2018
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  It’s November! We hope that you’ve had a great fall so far. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us anytime with any home remodeling questions you have. We’re here to help! ———- Six Ways To Create the Perfect Thanksgiving Kitchen It’s too late to tackle a major remodeling project for this year’s Thanksgiving…

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Sorry…Yes, It Is Time to Winterize

October 31, 2018
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Are you (and your home) ready for Winter? As a person born and raised in Michigan, I can assure you that winter comes every year.  Yes, I know that that statement sounds a little funny because it is so obvious, however; it does seem to sneak up on us in all of our business. We…

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Milestones – 30 Years in Business

October 23, 2018
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A Legacy of Milestones: The Story Behind Odd Fellows Contracting If you’ve lived through the ups and downs of life, chances are you’ve hit a few milestones along the way—some expected, some surprising. I believe a business, like a person, experiences its own set of milestones—moments that shape its identity, growth, and legacy. My time…

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Decks, Patios and Outdoor Living Space in the Greater Lansing Area

December 15, 2017
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It is only appropriate that I write a little about decks and outdoor living space in that we have had a barrage of inquiry’s this spring!  I’m always amazed when the flavor of the year reveals itself each spring.  Year after year there always seems to be a common project of interest in the minds…

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