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10 Ways to Protect Your Home from Germs
We’re living in unprecedented times with the rapid spread of the Coronavirus. To help stop the spread, many of us are staying home or social distancing. As individuals, we must do our part to protect ourselves from unwanted germs, especially as we isolate ourselves at home. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has…
Read More5 Ways to Create More Space by Remodeling
There comes a time when we simply outgrow our home, and a decision must be made as to whether we pick up and move to a new house with more space, or remodel to create more space. If the latter option is chosen, there are a variety of ways to create more space by remodeling.…
Read MoreWoodbury Home Project Ideas to Accommodate Guests in 2019
The holiday rush is over, your guests are safely back home, and it’s now time to focus on ways to improve hosting your guests in 2019. Whether you have guests coming into town for a birthday, visiting just because or won’t have anyone staying over until the next holiday season, our experts at Center Island…
Read MorePorch Decorating Ideas for this Holiday Season
It’s time to spread some holiday cheer! The front porch provides a landscape for first impressions, so welcome your guests this holiday season with festive décor that will impress. We can’t think of a better way to greet your holiday visitors than with beautiful wreaths, garland, Christmas lights and holiday doormats to put them in…
Read MoreRemodeling with Aging-Related Needs in Garden City
If you or a loved one are remodeling to age in place, hiring a reputable contractor like the experts at Center Island Contracting will ensure you’re providing the safest and most functional environment to do so. Aging in place has become popular amongst many adults whose children have moved out of the house and have…
Read MoreHow to Heat up Your Outdoor Living Space for Chilly Fall Nights in Dix Hills
When the weather turns cooler and the leaves start changing colors, it’s easy to accept summer is over and move the entertaining and hangout space indoors again. However, with a few changes, you can heat up your outdoor living space and use it as a year-round extension of your home’s livable square footage, turning it…
Read MoreGet your Oyster Bay Home Garden Ready for Spring
One of the most exciting aspects of springtime is being able to see our home gardens back in bloom. Now that we’re on the cusp of putting the dark, cold days of winter behind us and we can finally look ahead to sunny spring days, we can start planning and putting some work into the…
Read More6 Outdoor Spring Long Island Home Maintenance Projects
After a long, cold winter, spring is officially here. As we prepare for the warmer part of the year, it’s time to think about outdoor home maintenance projects. After all, this is the time of year that we can spend as much time as we like outside without having to run inside to warm up. To…
Read More6 Tips to Improve Any Home Outdoor Space
During the spring and summer, home outdoor spaces become the focal point of homes. It’s where we can enjoy our morning coffee, eat meals, swim, take in the fresh air and live a more relaxed everyday life. Make sure your home outdoor space is the best is can be by the time summer rolls around…
Read MoreGrill Maintenance Checklist Before Kicking Off Summer BBQs
One of the best parts about summer is spending the evening cooking outside with friends and family. Grills get a lot more use during the summer months, so before summer gets into full swing, it’s best to run through a maintenance checklist to ensure your summer BBQs go off without any issues. Below are some…
Read MoreSummer Vacation: How to Maintain Your Home While Away
Summer time – the weather’s fine, and the kids are home from school. This is usually a great time to go away for any desired amount of time; whether that means a week or the entire summer. However, when you’re away, your home needs to be maintained so you don’t return to a disaster. Below…
Read MoreSpring Has Sprung: Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Once the cold weather fades away, the snow is melted and the flowers start blooming, it’s time for spring cleaning. While you’re at it, consider giving your home a quick inspection to make sure all its parts are operating correctly. Use this maintenance checklist to ensure your home’s systems are running safely and smoothly for…
Read MoreAfter the Holidays: Hanukkah & Christmas Clean-Up Tips
After the chaos of the holiday season, the last thing anyone wants to think about is cleaning up after Christmas and Hanukkah festivities. When reality sets in, however, the tree has to come down, along with all of the other decorations that come with it. Whenever you decide to start the process, here are some…
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Home for Springtime and Warmer Months
After winter comes spring, so it’s time to set our sights on preparing for the warmer months ahead. Although we still have some time, preparing for spring ahead of time is a good idea because of how neglected the outside of our homes can get over the winter when we spend the majority of our…
Read MoreTop Winter Maintenance Tips to Start 2017 Off Strong
Now that we’re in the thick of winter, it would be wise to complete a winter checklist to make sure your home maintenance is being properly taken care of. This winter maintenance checklist is similar to the pre-winter checklist, however, it’s always good to make sure your household is running smoothly to avoid hazards and…
Read MoreHoliday Hosting: How to Prepare for Disasters in Your Home
The holiday season means family gatherings and parties, which means it’s time to get ready to host a lot of guests. The last thing any host wants is to be unprepared for a hosting disaster and have to scramble to rectify the situation at the last minute. With that said, the following is a checklist…
Read More6 Landscape Tips for Fall to Boost Curb Appeal
Just because the alluring colors of fall trees are returning to our yards, doesn’t mean we can slack on maintaining the rest of the yard. The landscape design still needs to look clean and polished while the leaves are falling and the temperature is dropping, and showcasing fall foliage and the rich, vibrant colors of…
Read MorePrepare for Upcoming Winter Months on a Budget
As the cold weather looms, getting the house ready for the frigid temperatures should be high priority. Winterizing your home can cost a pretty penny, especially with the holidays coming up and budgets are tight. With that said, we’ve compiled a list of low budget ways to keep your family comfortable and warm this winter.…
Read MoreMaking an Eerie Entrance: How to Decorate the Porch for Fall
Fall is a fun time of year to decorate the house, and that includes the porch! With the weather turning a bit chilly, creating a cozy atmosphere is top priority. It’s also exciting to decorate using fall staples like pumpkins and haystacks and celebrating fall holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, so give your home some…
Read MorePrepare Your Home for the Colder Months with This 5-Step Guide
It’s now somehow officially fall, which means we bid farewell to the warm weather and prepare for fall and winter. With that said, there are steps we need to take in order to stay warm and cozy indoors during the colder months without comprising on energy and money. Follow this 5-step guide in preparation for…
Read MoreBack to School: End of Summer Checklist
It’s August, so the summer is winding down and fall is upon us. With the passing of Labor Day comes football season, pumpkin lattes and back to school. But before we can close the chapter of summer for the year, we need to prepare for the busy season ahead. The following is a checklist for…
Read More5 Agaves That Enhance Small Spaces
Agaves are a great plant to use in small spaces, considering their ability to grow in containers. With over 200 species of agave, there is enough variety so that there is the right agave plant for everyone. Whether you’re looking to use an agave plant in your garden space, entryway, or as an outdoor table…
Read MoreYour Ultimate Summer Home Maintenance Check-List
We really enjoy our summers here on Long Island, so doing all of the necessary prep work for summer maintenance is a welcomed seasonal chore!
Read MoreAs Summer Approaches, Get Beach House Ready
With summer right around the corner, ‘tis the season for beach house décor. Perhaps you need an update to your beach house or want to spruce up your primary home for the warm summer months ahead.
Read MoreSleep Better by Organizing Your Bedroom
We all strive for the recommended eight hours of sleep, but life sometimes gets in the way and it doesn’t happen. Aside from factors we can’t control, we should all do our best to get the most sleep each night so that we’re the best versions of ourselves when we wake up the next day.
Read MoreEat Fresh: Plant Edibles in Your Front Yard Garden
There are few things better than picking vegetables from your own yard, but not many people are open to planting them in the front yard as opposed to their backyard.
Read MoreSpring Has Sprung: April To-Do List For Your Spring Cleaning
Although it might not feel like spring just yet in certain parts of the country, it has officially arrived. With that said, April is the perfect month to get your home in tip top shape. In the first full month of the new season, here’s a great to-do check list to prepare for springtime.
Read MoreDecorating: Do It Yourself or Hire a Professional?
Before you redecorate, there’s a big question that lingers: should you do it yourself or hire a professional? Sure, doing it yourself saves plenty of money but is it worth it if you are clueless?
Read MoreSiblings Sharing a Room: How to Make it Work
Siblings often need to share bedrooms as children, which can be a great bonding experience in formative years. However, the formatting of the room needs to be done properly so that they don’t feel suffocated in the walls of their own living space.
Read MoreChildproofing Your Home
Children are known for being very curious beings when they are at a young age. The minute a child begins to crawl is the minute parents begin to worry.
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