Tips & Advice
Home Remodel: Dining Room Edition
With the holidays approaching, your attention is probably shifting to your formal dining room. Whether you’re hosting five or 50 people for holiday festivities, the dining room is where the entire family congregates to share meals and stories. Since it’s such an important room during the holiday season, we often look for ways we can…
Read MoreIdeas for Outdoor Flooring That Fit Every Budget and Style
There are just as many choices for outdoor flooring as there are for the interior of your house, making your outdoor space just as stylish as the inside. The flooring you choose for your outdoor space, such as the patio, pool deck, front porch and beyond, will determine the curb appeal of your home. Each…
Read More6 Benefits of a Finished Basement
A finished basement is a blank slate for a design overhaul, providing plenty of open space to decorate and renovate. Not only does a finished basement add value to your home and add more livable square footage for your family, but below are even more benefits of a finished basement. Center Island Contracting’s construction management…
Read MoreHoliday Home Prep: Finish Home Remodel Projects Before Your Guests Arrive
The holidays are just around the corner, which usually means lots of entertaining and hosting. Now is the time to finish those home remodel projects you’ve been putting off, just in time for your guests’ arrival. Depending on the size of the project and the time you have to complete it, there are plenty of…
Read MoreWhat to Renovate Before Moving In
There’s often a debate on whether you should renovate your new home before moving into it, and there are valid arguments for each side. The main component to figure out if your family is renovating before moving in is having a place to stay during the renovation. If you do, we recommend the following renovations…
Read MoreCenter Island Contracting: Your Relocating Construction Specialists
Whether you’re planning to move across town or down the street, Center Island Contracting can help. As a design/build firm, think of us as your relocating construction specialists. Building a new home can seem daunting, but you’re in good hands with our professionals at Center Island Contracting. Reviewing elevations, maintaining setbacks, and meeting the ever-changing…
Read More5 Decisions to Make Before Adding a Dormer
Thinking of adding a dormer to your home’s existing architecture? Adding dormers can accentuate the beauty of your current structure and increase usable square footage in a cramped space. Center Island Contracting’s experienced professionals are familiar with these types of renovation projects on Long Island and can steer you towards getting the most effective and…
Read More10 Things to Do Before You Move In
All the paperwork is completed, the movers are scheduled and you’re so close to moving into your new home. The real work begins on moving day, but there is plenty of work to be done before you move in. There’s packing, organizing, purging and the to-do list goes on before the big move, so get…
Read MorePorch Remodel Guide: Choose the Type of Porch That’s Best For Your Home
Ever dream of cozying up outside on your porch with a great book and a cup of coffee on a Saturday morning? If you’ve been toying with the idea of adding a porch to your home but don’t know where to start, Center Island Contracting has you covered. Different types of porches serve different functions…
Read More5 Tips for Building a Functional Outdoor Kitchen to Enjoy Year-Round
As a homeowner, one of the most prized spaces is an outdoor kitchen space. By building a functional outdoor kitchen that can be used year-round, careful planning is necessary before your remodel. It’s important to take the elements into account when building an outdoor kitchen that can be used even when the coldest months hit…
Read More5 Cost-Effective Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home
There are many ways to increase the value of your home without breaking the bank. Even the smallest home improvement projects can increase your home’s value, which will pay off later when the time comes to sell. If it’s not in your budget to spend thousands on a home renovation before your home goes on…
Read MoreMaster Bathroom Remodel Inspiration from Center Island Contracting
Beginning the process of a master bathroom remodel can be daunting at first – but this is where the experts at Center Island Contracting come in. With so many tiles, countertops and sinks to choose from, how can you possibly start designing your dream master bedroom, all within your budget? Bathrooms offer us the opportunity…
Read More5 Benefits of Renovating Your Home
Home renovation projects, both small and large scale, are beneficial in many ways. Whether you’re renovating one or two rooms or undergoing a complete home renovation, your home will feel different, fresh and new. We understand that whenever you start a home remodeling project, you need to trust in the people you hire. We will give…
Read MoreOutdoor Living At Its Finest: How to Use Your Outdoor Space to its Full Potential
‘Tis the season for outdoor BBQs and pool parties. Outdoor living is one of the many perks of the warm summer weather, but to enjoy it as best as possible, using your outdoor space to its full potential is necessary. There are many features homeowners can add to their outdoor space to make it an…
Read More6 Steps Before Moving to Your New Long Island Home
Moving to Long Island? You picked a great location. Once you’re all settled in, you will love your new home! Nevertheless, the moving process is always tough, no matter where you move, especially if you’re moving from the west coast to the east coast. There are so many factors that go into moving and starting…
Read MoreTop 5 Energy Saving Tips for Summer
Saving energy during summer benefits homeowners by lowering energy bills and helping the environment. While we all look forward to those warm summer months, it can be a summertime buzz kill when we see those increased electric bills. In the summer, your A/C works overtime, you take more showers and overall, the amount of energy…
Read MorePool Fencing: A Backyard Necessity
Installing pool fencing around your pool isn’t just for looks, it will also increase the safety of your pool area dramatically. Summer is officially here, and your friends and family will likely be outside using the pool often to cool off during those hot summer days. Now is the perfect time to invest in pool…
Read MoreWatch Out for These 5 Signs That Something Isn’t Right in Your Home
When we have peace of mind that our homes are safe and undamaged, we avoid the risk of unforeseen damage costs and sleep better at night knowing the household is running smoothly. There are certain warning signs you should never ignore as a homeowner, considering home damage can cost you money and the possibility of…
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 MoreHow to Keep Your House as Cool as Possible in the Summer
Staying as cool as possible in the summer becomes top priority once those temperatures surge. Once you’re in the comfort of your own home, you want it to be a safe haven from the heat outside. In order to make that happen, homeowners should be efficient with their summer cooling plans. After all, efficient cooling…
Read More5 Home Remodeling Tips for Summer
By the time summer rolls around and we’re spending more time outside, home remodeling projects become more common. Home remodeling or home improvement projects can increase the value of your home, add more curb appeal and even save on energy bills. The possibilities are endless when it comes to choosing what kind of home remodeling…
Read More5 New Landscape Design Ideas for Spring
The start of spring makes us want to get outdoors again and put the cold days of winter behind us. By starting a home landscape design project, working outside and getting the house ready for spring kills two birds with one stone. Whether you choose a small-scale or a large-scale landscape design project to complete…
Read MoreYour Guide to Turning the Driveway into a Home Basketball Court
If you have the space in your driveway, turning it into a home basketball court will surely excite the basketball lovers in your family. Of course, there are several ways to achieve a home basketball court based on different budgets, hoop sizes and dimensions of the driveway. A home basketball court can be built on…
Read More6 Preliminary Steps to a Home Design Makeover
Whether undergoing a remodel, renovation, new construction, or a design makeover, it’s best to have a game plan set in place before getting started. A home design project can be overwhelming before it starts, so getting a plan in place can make it less intimidating. With that said, here are 6 preliminary steps to a…
Read MoreSmart Home Capabilities Homeowners are Actually Buying
Smart home technology is on the forefront of home design trends, and the last couple of years have seen an introduction of more smart home capabilities than ever before. Soon it will become standard to buy smart capabilities when buying a new home or remodeling, and these systems can range from one easy installation of…
Read More2017’s Most Popular Home Design Trends
Spring is a popular time for home remodeling projects, and homeowners are choosing practical design schemes to last them years to come with a mix of design trends that keep spaces updated and modern. Below are some of this year’s hottest home design trends, which are nice additions to tried and true design methods like…
Read More5 Benefits of a Hiring a Design / Build Firm
Center Island Contracting’s knowledgeable and talented team of construction professionals can provide you with all the services you need to complete your project. From inception to design, construction management and final walk through, our team will give you the quality service that you can depend on. With years of experience here in New York, we…
Read MoreHome Remodeling Tips to Keep From Going Over Budget
Home remodeling projects can be stressful, but the payoff is well worth it. Having Center Island Contracting’s skilled team on your side can ease the burden of disrupting your family’s routine, and we will also help you stay within your budget. Below are some requirements to consider to make sure your home renovation project doesn’t…
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