Contractor Selection

Nov 20

In: Home Improvement , Remodel , Budget , Contractor Selection
By: Brian
Date: November 20, 2019
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Remodeling, What Am I Paying For?

Remodeling, What Am I Paying For? I recently had the opportunity to provide a proposal for a front entry door replacement. After my initial visit to the customer’s home, I arranged for the customer to go to my door supplier. As is customary, my customer was made aware of the price of t...

Aug 21

In: Home Improvement , Remodel , Budget , Contractor Selection
By: Brian
Date: August 21, 2019
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Why Do Change Orders Cost So Much?

If you have ever hired a building contractor to complete a building or remodeling project for you, you have likely heard the term “change order”. If you have lived through a contract which had one or more “change orders”, then you are probably already aware of where I’m going with th...

Jul 10

In: Home Improvement , Remodel , Budget , Contractor Selection
By: Brian
Date: July 10, 2019
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What Does Value Mean?

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 ...

Jun 27

2019 Award Winner – Best Residential Remodeling Company!

It is not generally in our nature to want to sound boastful. It is almost a little hard to put something out there like this saying that we were voted as the “Best Residential Remodeling Co.” in the Lansing area. At the same time, it is a great achievement and we want to celebrate th...

Jun 11

In: Kitchens , Bathrooms , Basements , Additions , Decks , Garages , Home Improvement , Remodel , Contractor Selection
By: Brian
Date: June 11, 2019
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Navigating the Contractor Minefield

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 ...

Apr 16

In: Aging-In-Place , Remodel , Contractor Selection
By: Brian
Date: April 16, 2019
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The Benefits of Multi-Generational Living

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 oc...

Feb 26

What’s in a Name?

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 bi...

Jan 21

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

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 som...

Dec 15

In: Kitchens , Remodel , Contractor Selection
By: admin
Date: December 15, 2017
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The “Right” Contractor For The Job

As a remodeling contractor, I receive many phone calls from people who need various types of help with home improvement and remodeling help. Recently I received a call from a gentleman who indicated that he wanted to remodel his kitchen. As would be typical for me, I asked him: “Are you planning...

Dec 15

Three tips

April Fools pranks are not a uniquely American tradition – but in other countries they have their own character. In France, for instance, the victim of a prank on the first day of April is referred to as a “poisson d’avril,” or “April fish” (Referring to a young fish that is easily caugh...