Over time the word value has gone through some changes. Due to the overuse of the word in advertising the word “value” has lost some of its…well…value. I would daresay that the word “value” often has a connotation of something that is of a lesser quality so that you can save money. Despite this connotation,…
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We don’t usually like to toot our own horn—but this moment is worth celebrating. We’re proud (and a little humbled) to share that Odd Fellows Contracting has been voted the “Best Residential Remodeling Company” in the Lansing area! This award means a lot because it’s chosen by the people of Lansing—our neighbors, our clients, our…
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Because I am old enough to remember when pressure treated lumber first came on the scene, I have seen its climb as the greatest thing since concrete and then its fall as one of life’s biggest pains in the neck. It didn’t take long for the typical exterior wood attributes to come forth and people…
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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