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Finished Basements

September 16, 2019
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Basements came about through a natural progression and over time.  Back in the log cabinet days, houses were simply placed on the ground.  It didn’t take long for the early settlers to realize that moisture and insects created deterioration at a rapid rate, therefore they began to place the logs onto a rock base.  Once…

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Why Do Change Orders Cost So Much?

August 21, 2019
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If you have ever hired a building contractor to complete a building or remodeling project for you, you have likely heard the term “change order”.  If you have lived through a contract which had one or more “change orders”, then you are probably already aware of where I’m going with this topic. As a contractor…

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What Does Value Mean?

July 10, 2019
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Over time the word value has gone through some changes.  Due to the overuse of the word in advertising the word “value” has lost some of its…well…value.  I would daresay that the word “value” often has a connotation of something that is of a lesser quality so that you can save money.  Despite this connotation,…

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2019 Award Winner – Best Residential Remodeling Company!

June 27, 2019
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It is not generally in our nature to want to sound boastful.  It is almost a little hard to put something out there like this saying that we were voted as the “Best Residential Remodeling Co.” in the Lansing area.  At the same time, it is a great achievement and we want to celebrate the…

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Is Composite the “King of Decking”?

June 21, 2019
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Because I am old enough to remember when pressure treated lumber first came on the scene, I have seen its climb as the greatest thing since concrete and then its fall as one of life’s biggest pains in the neck.  It didn’t take long for the typical exterior wood attributes to come forth and people…

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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 Benefits of Multi-Generational Living

April 16, 2019
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Our society has always placed a debt of gratitude on our parents for all that they have sacrificed while raising us.  While growing up, I know my parents put up with more than their share of messes, inconveniences, and sleepless nights, not to mention some of the financial hardships that us kids occasionally brought home.…

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What’s in a Name?

February 26, 2019
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At some point or another, the question always seems to come up; Where did you get the name Odd Fellows? Another similar question asked is: Are you affiliated with the Fraternal Order of Odd Fellows? The second question is easy to answer in just one word, no. The first question actually deserves a bit of…

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How Do I Help Make My Home Remodel Project Run More Smoothly?

January 21, 2019
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Occasionally when I am out meeting with our potential customers to discuss their potential project, I get the question asked, “What can I do to make my home remodel project run as smooth as possible?”.  I remember the first time I was asked this, I wasn’t quite ready to answer but I spent some time…

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This Time of Year

December 6, 2018
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This time of year there is a song played that most of us are familiar with called: “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays”, and certainly nearly all people will be gathering in either their home, or someone else’s home.  This time of year, it is estimated that most us will visit friends and…

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