Double the Celebration: Odd Fellows is “Top of the Town” & Heading to the Lansing Home & Garden Show! It has been an incredible start to 2026, and we have some big news to share with our amazing Mid-Michigan community! We Are Your 2025 “Top of the Town” Winner! We are honored to announce that…
Beyond the Paperwork: Is a License Enough for Your Remodel? By Mark Dixon, Designer If you’re planning a home remodel, you’ve likely asked the big question: “Do I really need a licensed contractor?” The short answer is yes—for most major projects, it’s a legal requirement. However, if you want your project to be a success rather than just “legal,” a license is…
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…
I have had the opportunity to talk to a lot of people about various remodeling projects and I have found that there is often confusion on what their options are to accomplish their goals. Knowing your options early can save you time and get you pointed in the right direction for how to tackle your…
How to Start Your Home Remodel on the Right Foot: Tips for Choosing the Right Contractor Planning a home remodel is an exciting step toward creating a space that better reflects your lifestyle and needs. Whether you’re considering a kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, basement remodel, or a complete home addition, setting the right foundation with…
Post Discovery Process Now that the discovery, initial design, and initial estimating processes are completed, it’s time to have a meeting between you and the Remodeling entity to determine if the discovery processes and “mind meld” was a success. In other words, a meeting needs to take place to make sure that what you saw…
It’s February – the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day. If you need help falling in love with your home again, let’s talk! Reach out anytime – we’re here to help. ———- 3 Tips for Staying Within Your Remodeling Budget Nobody wants to go over budget on a remodeling project. And yet, we’ve all heard horror…
New Year’s Resolutions are still a big part of our post-holiday culture. Unfortunately, according to Forbes.com even though 40 percent of Americans make resolutions, only 8 percent keep them! Maybe it’s time for a resolution you’ll actually keep. The holidays aren’t just about eating – they’re about getting together with friends and family. And…
Start With the End in Mind The following blogs will reference the majority (hundreds) of projects that we have performed over our 31 years of remodeling. The referenced projects require some form of design help, material selection, multiple trades, scheduling, oversight, and management. If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, give it a read as…
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. …