Tips & Advice
Decorating: 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 MoreLow Maintenance Cabinet Ideas for the Kitchen
The kitchen is arguably the heart of any home, where the family gathers for late night snacks, conversation and much more. Since so much time is spent in this room, it can be hard to keep up with when trying to keep it clean, which is why having a sleek cabinet design can help with the overall look and maintenance of your kitchen.
Read MoreTips to Make Small Gardens Work for Your Small Outdoor Space
Everyone loves an outdoor oasis, so whether you have a spacious piece of property or a small outdoor space in the city, it’s important to create a sustainable and low maintenance garden.
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 More6 Tips To Consider Before A Bathroom Remodel
Remodeling your bathroom can really transform your home, not to mention increase the value. To prepare for a bathroom remodel, consider the main objectives of the renovation; such as increasing functionality, improving lighting, gaining storage and much more.
Read MoreMasonry Services
Center Island Contracting can take care of all of your professional masonry services, which will give your home a fantastic first impression. Not only do we provide professional masonry services, but any of our design experts can help you in the stone selection process as well.
Read MoreGranite Installation
Among Center Island Contracting’s many services, we provide professional granite installation. Your kitchen, the focal point of any home, will likely become the most stylish room in the house after your granite countertops are installed.
Read MoreLandscape Design
Center Island Contracting has design professionals to help with your landscape design renovation, whether you’re considering brick work, a paver patio or anything in between.
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.
Read MoreLED Lighting
People are always looking for the fastest and simplest way to save a buck. Little do they know, something as easy as changing the light bulbs in their home can do just that. LED lights are a common household name that most people know, but aren’t as common as a household fixture.
Read MoreCutting Kitchen Clutter
We’ve all done it. Walked into the kitchen with a million things in our hands and just placed them wherever it seemed fit. However, what we tend to not notice is the accumulation of stuff that piles up making your kitchen look messy and unorganized.
Read MoreFamily Room
Family is one of those wonderful gifts that life gives you without asking for anything in return. All of your traditions, customs, behaviors and habits, whether you like them or not, all stem from your upbringing and the people who had the biggest impact on your life.
Read MoreLaundry Room
When people think of home remodels, the laundry room isn’t typically the first room in the house that comes to mind. However, remodeling your laundry room is a great chance for you to add more space, storage, countertops, sinks, and even some new washing and drying appliances, because after all, the laundry room is an area that is used almost every day in some households.
Read MoreAdding More Storage Space to Your Home:
One universal thing that many homeowners wish for is more storage space. It seems as though there is never enough room in the house and people may find themselves throwing or giving away valuable items just because there’s simply nowhere to put it.
Read MoreAn Introduction to Our Service Offerings
The general contractors at Center Island Contracting can help you lessen the burden of refurbishing your old home or constructing your new one. Attaining that perfect home you’ve always wanted is closer than you think.
Read More3 Ideas for Your Foyer Remodel:
If you stop and think about it, aside from the exterior of your house, the first glimpse guests get of your home is what they see the moment they step through your door.
Read More3 Ideas for your Kitchen Remodel:
With the kitchen being the center of the household, you want to make sure your new kitchen remodel resonates with the dynamism and heartiness that revolves around you and your family.
Read More3 Ideas for a Bathroom Remodel:
Sometimes, the bathroom is the only room in the house where you can be alone. The average person will spend about a year and a half of their life in the bathroom, which means your bathroom remodel should incorporate a comfortable, homey feel for you and your family.
Read MoreHow to Add Insulation to Your Home
Both older homes and newer homes usually do not have proper insulation and can possibly be costing you money. Air can leak through the windows, doors, and walls, which wastes energy and raises the cost of your utility bills. By properly sealing your home, you could save loads of money while increasing your and your family’s wellbeing.
Read MoreDifferent Types of Flooring for Your Home
When deciding on what flooring you should choose for each room, it is important to not only think about look, style, and feel, but to consider how well the flooring will hold up under certain conditions. Carpet may be great for bedrooms and living areas, but not so great for the basement due to the accumulation of moisture. Hardwood flooring may be ideal for the dining room, but not so suitable for the bathroom. When selecting types of flooring, it is imperative that you keep sustainability in mind. Here are some of the different types of flooring you can consider for your home.
Read More3 Great Basement Conversions for Your Home
Having a basement in your home is already a great selling point for anyone looking to buy a house, but having a finished basement immediately boosts your home’s value due to the extra living space it provides. The best thing about having a basement in your home is that you can turn it into just about anything. Whatever you believe your home is lacking can be made up for with basement conversions. Here are some great basement conversions for you and your family.
Read MoreWhy Walk-in Closets Are a Great Home Addition
Walk-in closets are one of the most popular features one can have inside their house and can make a great home addition if you don’t already have one. Walk-in closets provide countless advantages that make it easier for you to store belongings, hang up clothing, and keep things organized. Walk-in closets can also be designed and personalized to your wants and needs and can reflect your personality. The options are unlimited when it comes to your new home addition. Here are some of the benefits of walk-in closets.
Read More3 Reasons to Invest in Landscape Design
Whether you are building your new home or redesigning your old one, the outside is just as important as the inside. There are many reasons why landscaping should be a part of your home improvement plans. Not only are there benefits for you and your family, but there are benefits for your wallet and the environment as well. Your general contractor can help you generate ideas for your landscape design while making sure it fits your home and your budget. Here are some reasons why you should invest in landscaping.
Read MoreBenefits of Building a Home
Building and designing a home can be costly due to having to purchase the land and pay for the actual construction of the home. However, the pros outweigh the cons when you are able to put your visions and ideas to work and tailor your new house to your own individual wants and needs. You have the power and freedom to make changes as you see fit and oversee the process of construction, so that every detail can be exact. Here are some other benefits of building a home.
Read MoreTypes of Home Improvement Projects
When it comes to home improvement, you always want to make sure you are getting out what you put in. Before you go ahead with your project ideas, just stop to think: “How will this benefit me?” Many home remodels can either hurt you or help you depending on what the housing market looks like. Make sure you know which projects are good investments and which projects you should avoid. The following are some of the best home improvement ideas to increase property value.
Read MoreReadying Your Home for Cooler Weather
With cooler temperatures approaching, not only are there numerous ways you can keep your home warm and comfortable, but you can save on those ever increasing energy bills, as well. Readying your home for wintertime is a task that you’ll want to start well before those treacherous winter months arrive, just to give yourself some time to fix any problems that may arise. Here are some ways you can make sure your home is prepared for cold weather.
Read MoreRemodeling Projects
Most people are eager to bring their home remodel ideas to life, but putting that brand new flooring in your kitchen or adding on that two-car garage isn’t always smooth sailing. Not only must you deal with the ups and downs of your remodeling projects, but you may also have to deal with the headache that comes with acquiring building permits. The process may seem inconvenient and tedious, but the consequences of not having a permit can be far worse. Here are some remodeling projects that require building permits.
Read MoreBuilding Permits
Most people are eager to bring their home remodel ideas to life, but putting that brand new flooring in your kitchen or adding on that two-car garage isn’t always smooth sailing. Not only must you deal with the ups and downs of your remodeling projects, but you may also have to deal with the headache that comes with acquiring building permits. The process may seem inconvenient and tedious, but the consequences of not having a permit can be far worse. Here are some remodeling projects that require building permits.
Read MoreIn-House Generators
There are many benefits of in-house generators, the most important one being that your home will never be without power no matter what the conditions are outside. Hurricane season is upon us, which means there is always the possibility of a power outage. With winter not far behind, there is also the likelihood of a bad snowstorm leaving you and your family without heat to stay warm, lights to see by, or electricity to cook with. Here are some other benefits of in-house generator installation.
Read MoreRevamp Your Kitchen – Countertops, Islands & Cabinets
The kitchen is the hub of the home, which is why any type of kitchen remodel shouldn’t be taken lightly. The kitchen has quickly become the one room in the house that brings families together and is filled with lots of energy and vigor; therefore your new kitchen redesign should be able to reflect that. There can be many overwhelming options and possibilities when it comes to choosing your new scheme, but our general contractors will make sure to guide you in choosing the right fit for your home. Here are some design ideas for your new kitchen remodel.
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