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Does Hiring a Licensed Remodeling Contractor Matter?

November 26, 2024
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3 Reasons Why Hiring a Licensed Remodeler Matters to You We have all heard horror stories of home remodeling.  When we visit with people here in the Greater Lansing area on our initial remodeling consultations, we have hear quite a few stories that make us realize that many contractors have a bad reputation for a…

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Toys for Tots – Toy Drop-Off 2024

November 8, 2024
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The holiday season is a time for giving, and we at Odd Fellows Contracting are excited to be a part of spreading holiday cheer by being a Toys for Tots toy drop-off location. What is Toys for Tots? Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve that collects new,…

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Lansing Remodeling Timelines: How Long Will the Remodel Take?

September 4, 2024
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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…

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What is Design-Build?

November 16, 2022
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When we talk to customers, we often discuss the multiple ways that options that they have for accomplishing their home remodeling goals.  There are multiple types of contractors that accomplish remodeling in different way.  Odd Fellows Contracting is a Design-Build remodeling contractor.  This means that we integrate both the design and the building aspects of…

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The Relentless Pursuit of Better

January 4, 2022
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Odd Fellows Contracting started in 1988 working on small projects and “odd jobs” but has developed into an award-winning Design Build remodeling contractor in the Greater Lansing area. It has taken over 30 years of growth and development to be where we are today and the journey continues. I asked the owner, Bret Oleksyn, to…

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How To Accomplish Your Remodeling Goals

November 11, 2021
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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…

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2021 Design Trends

February 8, 2021
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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…

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2020 Award Winner – Best Residential Remodeling Company!

December 11, 2020
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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…

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How to Get the Best Experience While Interviewing Potential Contractors

August 11, 2020
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The right foot forward can help both you and the contractor establish a positive working relationship as you both move toward the perfect remodel in your home.  After being on numerous home design and remodel consultations for kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, home additions, etc, the following is a list of a few tips to help…

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Remodeling, What Am I Paying For? (Part 4)

May 20, 2020
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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…

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