What Permits Do I Need for a Lansing Area Kitchen Remodel? Remodeling your kitchen in The Greater Lansing area usually requires a building permit, and often electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits depending on your project’s scope. Knowing what you need before construction starts helps avoid delays, sets correct expectations for timelines, and reduces unnecessary stress. In our line of work, we often hear from homeowners…
Why Letting Your Design-Build Contractor Supply the Materials Makes Sense When planning a home remodeling project, there are countless decisions to make; things like budget, timeline, design, and materials, just to name a few. One important choice that often gets overlooked, yet can significantly impact the success of your project, is who supplies the materials.…
Lansing Remodeling Timeline: How Long Will My Project Take? The two most common questions that I encounter while meeting with homeowners is first, “How much will this remodel cost?”, followed closely with “How long does the remodel take?”. While this is a very common question, the answer is not always completely straight forward. Each project…
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…
If you are considering a kitchen or bathroom remodel this year, you may be curious to know about the current trends. After researching multiple sources, we have compiled the most predominant trends in the upcoming year. Kitchens: For kitchen remodels, the forecast is that we will see a decrease in the gray cabinets with an…
Two years in a row! We are very excited to announce that we were again voted as the Best Residential Remodeling Company in the Lansing area. We are very proud and grateful to be able to serve this wonderful community. It is wonderful to know that your efforts to provide great service are recognized. We…
This is part 4 of a multi-part blog post regarding remodeling costs. Prior to reading this post, we encourage you to read the previous posts to understand what is involved in the process of remodeling and the reasons for some of the expenses that you may not consider. Following the Pre-Construction tasks, the remodel is…
To Our Valued Clients, Staff, Vendors, and Trade Partners Undoubtedly you are aware of the concern in our community and around the world due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. We at Odd Fellows care deeply about our community, clients, staff, and trade partners. We wanted to take a few moments to let you…
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…
Plan Ahead: Why You Should Start Your Remodeling Project Sooner Than You Think After nearly 37 years in the remodeling business, we’ve seen it time and again—homeowners ready to move forward now, only to be caught off guard when they learn our first available estimate appointment is two to three weeks out. Especially in mid-spring,…