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Maximizing Small Kitchens

October 15, 2025
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Maximizing Small Kitchens: 5 Design Tips That Work When it comes to kitchen design in Michigan, many homeowners face the same challenge: making the most of a smaller space without sacrificing function or style. The good news? With smart planning and thoughtful design choices, even the most compact kitchens can feel spacious, efficient, and beautiful.…

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9 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Kitchen Remodeling Contractor

October 10, 2025
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Hiring the right kitchen remodeling contractor is one of the most important steps in your remodel. The wrong choice can mean stress, delays, and expensive do-overs. In fact, nearly half of all remodeling projects involve fixing work that wasn’t done right the first time. At Odd Fellows Contracting, we believe your remodel should be done…

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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…

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Making a List and Checking it Twice

December 2, 2019
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About Santa’s “Naughty or Nice” List   A big part of the holiday season seems to revolve around the “Jolly Old Elf” we call Santa Claus. The legend of Santa can be traced back to the 3rd century where he was admired for his kindness and became the subject of a variety of legends.  …

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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 “Right” Contractor For The Job

December 15, 2017
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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 a complete gut…

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Before you start your remodel

December 15, 2017
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You know the old saying that “April showers bring May flowers.” The month of May brings a lot of other fun stuff, too, including: May Day, Star Wars Day (“May the Fourth be with you!”), Cinco de Mayo, and Mother’s Day – just to mention a few. On top of that, the whole month of…

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Pay attention to the details

December 15, 2017
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The Taj Mahal, in the northern Indian city of Agra is without question one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The majority of the structure—commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1632—took 11 years to complete and additions to the project went on for another 10 years.  Approximately 20,000 artisans were employed to create and…

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Your Kitchen This Thanksgiving

December 14, 2017
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    Bringing friends and family together for a big Thanksgiving dinner is a well-established American tradition. We look forward to it with great anticipation (and sometimes unrealistically high expectations!). There are times, however, when our homes just aren’t ideally situated to handle the extra people. It’s no wonder that so many homeowners have opted…

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What’s Cooking in Kitchen Remodeling?

December 14, 2017
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Regardless of whether you’re carving pumpkins—or turnips—chances are you’ll be doing it in the kitchen. Years ago that made sense because the kitchen was pretty much a working room—cut off from the rest of the house. If you were going to make a mess, you did it in the kitchen because that was a place…

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