Finished Basements – Odd Fellows Contracting

Nov 16

Aging in Place Design – Recommended Home Updates for the Retirement Years

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 [&hel...

Nov 09

In: Uncategorized
By: Brian
Date: November 9, 2018
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Six Ways to Create the Perfect Thanksgiving Kitchen

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 ...

Oct 31

Sorry…Yes, It Is Time to Winterize

Are you (and your home) ready for Winter? As a person born and raised in Michigan, I can assure you that winter comes every year. Yes, I know that that statement sounds a little funny because it is so obvious, however; it does seem to sneak up on us in all of our business. We […]...

Oct 23

In: Events
By: Brian
Date: October 23, 2018
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Milestones – 30 Years in Business

If you have lived through ups and downs, highs and lows and if you are an average person, you most likely have also lived through and/or achieved a milestone or two. I believe that the life of a business entity (or maybe better said “identity”) has the same. I am please to say that my [&hell...

Dec 15

In: Decks
By: admin
Date: December 15, 2017
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Decks, Patios and Outdoor Living Space in the Greater Lansing Area

It is only appropriate that I write a little about decks and outdoor living space in that we have had a barrage of inquiry’s this spring! I’m always amazed when the flavor of the year reveals itself each spring. Year after year there always seems to be a common project of interest in the min...

Dec 15

In: Kitchens , Remodel , Contractor Selection
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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

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Date: December 15, 2017
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Timing is Everything

After being in business for nearly 28 years, it really shouldn’t surprise me when people call for an estimate appointment for a project that they wish to move on immediately – only to find themselves disappointed when they find out that our soonest available appointment may be two to three weeks...

Dec 15

In: Kitchens , Remodel
By: admin
Date: December 15, 2017
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Before you start your remodel

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 […]...

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...

Dec 15

If only I had a Crystal Ball

At one time or another, most everyone has wished that they could have a crystal ball to see the unknown. Much like any uncertainty, hiring a remodeling contractor could be a good use for one. There are however, some visible signs that can help an unknowing homeowner see into the likelihood of a go...

East Lansing Finished Basement Project