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How to Prepare for a Home Renovation in Long Beach

How To?, Tips & Advice

Once a home remodel is planned, it’s a thrilling time full of excitement and promise. Keep in mind that depending on the size of the remodeling project, you will have ...

Top Advantages of Finishing your Basement

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

Unfinished basements are untapped potential to increase the livable square footage in your home. Not only can your family utilize that space, but a basement remodel can also increase the ...

6 Reasons Remodeling is a Better Alternative to Moving

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Many homeowners make the decision to move based on downsizing, or needing more space, whether because of an expanding family or because your needs and desires have changed. Rather than ...

Kitchen Layout Ideas for Your Dream Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

The kitchen is the heart of the home, and the layout lays the groundwork for how functional your newly remodeled kitchen will be. When remodeling the kitchen, some choose to ...

Outdoor Living Renovations to Get Your East Northport Home Ready for Summer Entertaining

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

With summer just around the corner, we can forget about the dreary days of winter and set our sights on long summer days spent enjoying our outdoor living spaces that ...

Upgrade Your Home to Reduce Future Energy Costs

Energy Saving Tips, Tips & Advice

Adding energy efficient upgrades to your home remodel or new construction home will not only benefit the environment but save you money as well. For these reasons and many more, ...

5 Reasons Your Kitchen Remodel Could Go Over Budget

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

There are seemingly endless design options for your kitchen renovation, just ask the design experts at the Distinctive Design showroom! When you have a vision in mind about what you’d ...

Custom Built-In Options for Your New Home Construction in Woodbury

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Our knowledgeable and experienced team can create custom built-ins for your new home based on your family’s specific needs, adding more storage space in an attractive way. Our Long Island ...

New Home Construction: Knock Down and Rebuild or Build on Land From our Curated List of Available Lots

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Center Island Contracting’s custom home building process makes building your dream home a seamless process from start to finish. When looking for a new home in a great neighborhood, if ...

Best Ways to Increase the Value of Your Old Bethpage Home

How To?, Tips & Advice

Taking steps towards increasing the value of your home is a smart financial decision as a homeowner. Increasing the overall value of your home can be achieved in a variety ...

Home Exterior Details That Increase Curb Appeal

Design | Build, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

The exterior of your home says a lot about the interior of your home. It’s the first design element your guests can see, setting the stage for what’s to come. ...

Achieve a Happy Home with Mood-Boosting Design Tips

Design | Build, How To?, Tips & Advice

Did you know there are design techniques that can help boost your mood? Everyone can benefit from a happier home environment. While we all have different interior design styles, there ...

How to Design your New Dream House with Functionality and Design in Mind

Design | Build, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

When designing your dream home, there are many factors to consider to help visualize the big picture. The shiny and new features of the home are exciting but shouldn’t take ...

Where to Save and Where to Splurge on your New Home Construction

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

When building your new custom home, staying within budget can be difficult when there are so many design options available. Establishing a budget is the only way to stay on ...

5 Ways to Use Blue in your Home Remodel or New Construction Design

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Decorating with the color blue creates a calming and serene space in your home. In fact, incorporating shades of blue into your home design is scientifically proven to make you ...

5 Must Have’s in Any Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

Kitchen remodels should be all about functionality and convenience, but of course the design of a kitchen remodel is the most exciting part. When remodeling your kitchen or designing your ...

Common Mistakes When Remodeling Bathrooms

Baths, Tips & Advice

It’s easy to get carried away with bathroom renovations and throw all practicality out the window. When we get caught up with the excitement of the cosmetic features of the ...

3 Best Cost Savings Tricks to Any Home Remodel

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

When undergoing a home remodel, setting a budget from the start will help prevent overspending. With this established budget, it’s important to plan out where to spend and where to ...

Clever Ways to Sneak in More Storage in Your New Construction Home

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Renovating or building new presents the perfect opportunity to add in much needed storage space to your new home. We can never have too much storage, especially with larger or ...

How to Winterize Your Home in One Weekend

Energy Saving Tips, How To?, Tips & Advice

We’re all crunched for time, so the goal in doing home maintenance tasks is to do them as quickly as possible. This rings true for winterizing our homes for the ...

Upgrades for Your Home Office in East Northport

Design | Build, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Home offices need a few key design features to be as efficient as possible. Your home office should provide inspiration, solitude and spark your creative juices. Due to the amount ...

10 Tips for Creating an Outdoor Room for Year-Round Use

Design | Build, How To?, Tips & Advice

Outdoor living spaces have become more than just a deck or a sunroom, they are more like an extension of the interior living space. If you don’t have an outdoor ...

Ways to Increase Natural Light in Your Remodel or New Construction Home

Design | Build, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Natural light is an integral part of any home, making rooms look larger and boosting your serotonin levels. Replicating natural light is what we hope to achieve with interior lighting, ...

5 Benefits of Adding Dormers to Your Sea Cliff Home

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

Dormer windows are a great option for adding more space to your home when an extension or addition is out of the question. Dormers are vertical additions added to your ...

Kitchen Backsplash Trends for 2022

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

Kitchen remodeling will always be one of the most popular types of remodeling projects. The kitchen is the focal point of the home and where the family congregates for entertainment, ...

Powder Room Ideas to Make Small Bathrooms Pop in East Northport

Baths, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

It can be fun to experiment with powder rooms, sometimes also referred to as a half bath or guest bathroom. Powder rooms are used by guests, so homeowners should make ...

Transforming the Exterior of Your Home with Lighting

Electrical, Energy Saving Tips, Tips & Advice

Once your home remodel or new construction home is complete, it’s time to add the finishing touches that will really make the home pop. One inexpensive way to upgrade the ...

Feng Shui Tips for your Newly Remodeled Master Bedroom in Greenvale

Design | Build, How To?, Tips & Advice

Designing any room in your home is an art, but your master bedroom is an especially important room because it’s where you lay your head down each night as another ...

Choosing the Right Design-Build Firm for your New Construction Home

Design | Build, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

If you’re looking for help with a new construction project, choosing a full-service design-build firm is the way to go. Center Island Contracting’s knowledgeable and talented team of Long Island ...

Shower Door Options for your Westbury Bathroom Remodel

Bathroom remodels provide homeowners with a relaxing retreat within their homes, offering a spa-like space to unwind after a long day. Updated bathrooms provide homeowners the chance to turn their ...

Must-Have Kitchen Features for your Newly Renovated Dream Kitchen

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

Kitchens are one of the most used spaces in the home, so it’s no surprise how popular kitchen renovations are. The kitchen is usually the room that catches home buyers’ ...

Home Remodeling Trends for 2022

Design | Build, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

As we enter the year 2022 we’re still spending a lot of time at home, with many of us now working from home indefinitely or adopting a hybrid approach that ...

Tips to Make your Home Cozier for the Holidays in Laurel

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

The holiday season is upon us and it’s certainly the most wonderful time of the year. Home is where the heart is, and many families look forward to the tradition ...

5 Tips for Choosing Bathroom Remodel Contractors in New Castle

Baths, Tips & Advice

Bathroom renovations are common because of their excellent return on investment. But when it comes time to choose a bathroom remodeling contractor, it can be difficult to decipher which contractors ...

Kitchen Remodel: How to Make your Kitchen Look Bigger

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

If your kitchen is lacking square footage and you’re looking for ways to make it appear larger than it is, our design experts can help. You don’t have to undergo ...

Lighting Upgrades to Make your Home Remodel Dazzle in Centre Island

Design | Build, Energy Saving Tips, Tips & Advice

Your new construction or newly-remodeled home is not complete without lighting upgrades to make it dazzle. Upgrading your lighting can make a big difference in any room, adding the cherry ...

Room Addition Ideas for your Dormer, Extension or Addition

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

As homeowners, we’re always looking for ways to add more space to our homes without spending a fortune. There are several ways to add on to your home to increase ...

8 Home Energy Saving Tips for the Winter

Energy Saving Tips, Tips & Advice

Winter is just around the corner, which means our energy usage will start to skyrocket once the temperature outside begins to drop. Many homeowners today are adapting more eco-friendly home ...

Tips to Set Up a Functional Mud Room in Great River

How To?, Tips & Advice

Home entryways are often underutilized. Turning this space into a functional mud room can act as a landing space for shoes, hats, purses, briefcases, and backpacks. Having a designated spot ...

6 Ways to Maximize Space in Kids’ Rooms

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

As kids grow, they require more and more space. Even in an already spacious room, it can feel like they are quickly growing out of their rooms as each year ...

Home Design Mistakes New Homeowners Make

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

We’re all new homeowners at one point in time, but fortunately new homeowners can learn from the mistakes of others who were once in their shoes. One of those learning ...

How To Make Small Spaces Look Bigger in East Norwich

Tips & Advice

Center Island Contracting design experts can turn your living space into a beautiful, functional space to live, no matter the size of the space you’re working with. If there are ...

7 Best Home Renovation Projects to Do in the Fall

Tips & Advice

The leaves are starting to change color, there is a cool, crisp feeling in the air and the kids have headed back to school. It’s officially fall, which means it’s ...

Do Solar Panels Impact the Resale Value of Your Home?

Go Green, Tips & Advice

Homeowners are increasingly seeing the value in installing solar panels, especially the renewable energy source they provide. While some are scared off by the initial investment, this ultimately leads to ...

LED Lighting Installation: The Top 5 Benefits of Switching Out Traditional Lighting for LED

Go Green, Tips & Advice

LED lights are the latest innovation in lighting, offering homeowners many benefits over traditional lighting. LED lights, or light emitting diode lights, are the most energy-efficient lights available. They are ...

The Latest Must-Have Features to Consider for Your New Build in Bethpage

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

One of the most appealing features of building a new home is being able to customize it exactly how your family wants it. It’s also exciting to incorporate new and ...

6 Reasons New Construction Homes are Better for the Environment

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

There are various benefits to building a new home, but one that sticks out to many eco-conscious homeowners is that new construction homes are all around better for the environment. ...

Create a Better Work from Home Environment with a Home Renovation in Harbor Acres

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Working from home has become the norm for many companies in New York and across the U.S., which has spurred a new need for secluded work from home spaces within ...

Remodeling Projects to Get your Home Aging in Place Ready

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Congratulations! You’ve decided your current home will be the home you will age in place in. Planning for retirement and the years beyond is the fun part. Looking for Nassau ...

Beginner’s Guide to Remodeling Bathrooms in Old Bethpage

Baths, Tips & Advice

For homeowners who have never gone through a bathroom renovation before, the idea of a renovation project might be overwhelming. Rest assured, bathroom renovations are well worth the time, energy ...

Adapt your Lighting to Enhance your Space in Every Season

Energy Saving Tips, Tips & Advice

Each season brings new weather and varying amounts of natural lighting. Because of this change, we encourage homeowners to adapt your lighting to enhance your living space for each season. ...

Outdoor Renovations to Enhance Summertime Living in Great River

Tips & Advice

When the weather is nicer, we can utilize our outdoor space for outdoor activities like dining al fresco, swimming in the pool and playing catch in the yard. Updating your ...

Why Summer is the Best Time for Home Renovations

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Long Island contractors know the best time to renovate your home is during the summer. Getting the timing right is one of the biggest parts of a successful home renovation ...

Ideas to Enhance your Living Space with a Garage Conversion in Glenwood Landing

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

Garage conversions are an effective way to turn unused living space into livable square footage. If your garage isn’t being used and your home is lacking space, a garage conversion ...

6 Ways to Make your New Construction Home More Energy Efficient

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

When building a new home with energy efficiency as a top priority, it might be difficult to figure out where to begin. We know investing in smart technology is beneficial, ...

Knock Down and Rebuild in the Neighborhood you Know and Love

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

If your current home is lacking space or the layout isn’t working for your family anymore, it’s time to consider your options. If you're in the right neighborhood but not ...

Top Reasons to Build a Home Addition

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

If you’re considering a home addition to add more living space to your home, the experts at Center Island Contracting can guide you through the home addition process. Besides the ...

8 Luxury Shower Tile Options for Master Bathroom Makeover in Syosset

Baths, Tips & Advice

Bathroom remodels are popular amongst homeowners because they add overall value to the home and provide an oasis within your home that you can escape to after a long day. ...

Is Finishing a Basement a Good Investment?

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

Many of us have unfinished basements that are sitting empty, just waiting to be remodeled. Finishing your basement will provide more usable living space within your home, which any homeowner ...

Material Options for Outdoor Walkways and Pathways

Hardscapes, Tips & Advice

The walkway leading up to your home, in addition to the pathways located on your property, not only safely guide you to where you’re walking, they’re also important parts of ...

Popular Summer Renovation Projects in Sea Cliff

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Summertime is when we can finally enjoy the nice weather and spend more time outdoors. It’s also the perfect time of year to do some remodeling projects, due to more ...

Benefits of Building a New Home vs. Renovating

Tips & Advice

If you’re ready for a change as a homeowner, two options have likely crossed your mind: should we renovate our current home or build a new home? This decision will ...

7 Things to Consider Before a Bathroom Remodel in Garden City

Baths, Tips & Advice

Bathroom remodels can increase the overall value of your home, making them a popular choice amongst homeowners. Finding features and finishes that go with your personal taste and budget can ...

Basement Remodel Ideas for More Square Footage

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

It’s well known that adding more livable square footage anywhere in your house will increase the home’s value. Most homeowners don’t have extra space to play with above ground, so ...

Indoor-Outdoor Living Solutions in Old Bethpage

Design | Build, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Outdoor living has become an extension of the home, especially during these times that many of us are staying home more often than before. Your outdoor space doesn’t have to ...

5 Eco-Friendly Home Building Ideas

Design | Build, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Going green has become much more mainstream in recent years, especially when building a new home. Homeowners have been making the effort to update their older homes with more eco-friendly ...

How to Make an Outdated House Look New Again in Franklin Square

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

If a full home renovation or new construction home isn’t in the budget, there are still ways to make an outdated home look new again. There’s no need to move ...

Bathroom Remodel: Pros & Cons of Frameless vs. Framed Shower Doors

Baths, Tips & Advice

There are many design decisions that go into a bathroom remodel, no matter the size of the bathroom. Whether it’s your guest bathroom, kids’ bathroom or master bathroom, decisions like ...

How to Choose Between a Walk-In Shower or Tub in Saddle Rock Estates Bathroom Remodel

Baths, Tips & Advice

Bathroom remodels are one of the most popular renovation projects but since the choices seem endless, many homeowners have a difficult time choosing the design or finishes. For example, choosing ...

6 Timeless Kitchen Renovation Trends What Will Hold Their Value

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

Homeowners take a gamble when choosing trendy finishes or paint colors for their kitchen remodel, but many are willing to take that gamble for a popular kitchen. For those that ...

Home Interior Design Trends That Are Out For 2021

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Home design trends come and go. It’s a fact of life that many homeowners pay close attention to. The year 2021 signifies new beginnings for many, and our home interior ...

Home Upgrades That are a Waste of Money

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

No matter how long your family plans to stay in your current home, no one wants to throw money out the window on home upgrades that won’t recoup the costs ...

What to Expect in the Custom Home Design Process When Building New in New Castle Laurel

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

One of the many advantages of building a custom home with Center Island Contracting is having the ability to choose the design and layout of your new home. If you’ve ...

Best Home Renovation Projects to Get Higher Resale Value

Design | Build, How To?, Tips & Advice

When undergoing any home remodel project, making a smart investment should always be under consideration. The design aspect of your remodel will likely be your first priority, especially if you’re ...

Top Reasons to Work with Custom Home Builders

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

To some, building a custom home might sound like a time-consuming, expensive and daunting task to take on. When it comes to moving into a new home, teaming up with ...

Choosing Bathroom Materials for New Home Construction Projects in Lloyd Harbor

Baths, Tips & Advice

Although the end results is well worth it, the amount of decisions that go into building a new home can be intimidating and overwhelming. After hiring a Design/Build firm and ...

Building New with All the Benefits of One-Stop-Shopping

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

The benefits of one-stop-shopping are clear; they expedite any process and offer convenience among many other advantages. Many people cherish their time and appreciate one-stop-shopping, especially when it comes to ...

Why Meeting with a Design / Build Firm First Wins Every Time

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Design/Build firms are the best way to undergo a new home construction or remodel project because of the many conveniences they provide. Center Island Contracting’s knowledgeable and talented team of ...

How Important are Window Upgrades/Replacements?

Tips & Advice, Windows | Doors

Whether building a new home or replacing windows in your existing home, the importance of new windows cannot be stressed enough. Windows can impact the look of both the interior ...

5 Types of Roofs and How Long to Expect Them to Last

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

When building a new home, you can build it exactly to your liking. Part of that is trusting your home contractor for advice, in addition to doing your research about ...

Exterior Home Upgrades: 8 Ways to Upgrade your Curb Appeal

Design | Build, How To?, Tips & Advice

The exterior of a home is the first impression, and a big part of what sets it apart from other homes in the neighborhood. The interior of the home is ...

Master Bathroom Upgrades That Can Increase the Value of your Home

Baths, Tips & Advice

Master bathrooms should be regarded as your very own at-home spa retreat, providing a getaway from your everyday routine. At the end of a long day, it’s nice to unwind ...

Create an Outdoor Oasis to Replace your Winter Vacation this Year

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Your family might have spent the holidays differently this year due to the lingering impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, which might mean your holiday vacation was canceled due to health ...

Should You Live in Your New Home Before Remodeling?

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

After buying a fixer upper that needs to be remodeled, should you move in before remodeling or live in the house first? It comes down to a personal choice and ...

Benefits of Building Out for Home Addition, Instead of Up or Down

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

Home additions are a big decision and likely a decision that was a long time coming. When running out of space, homeowners will have to choose between moving or adding ...

Trends for Kitchen Countertops in 2021

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

The kitchen is the focal point of any home, where the family gathers and makes the most memories. Because of its importance to the home, many homeowners choose to prioritize ...

Design Elements That Make the Perfect Master Bathroom

Baths, Tips & Advice

Master bathrooms are meant to be a sanctuary and calm environment to retreat to when the rest of the house gets chaotic with life’s typical hustle and bustle. Master bathrooms ...

How to Convert your Unused Basement into a Home Office

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

Basement conversions are one of the most cost-effective ways to increase the value of your home, and it can also give your family extra living space you desperately need. In ...

Choosing Materials for Bathroom Remodel in Babylon

Baths, Tips & Advice

Bathroom remodels are the perfect opportunity to create a luxury oasis within your home. It should be a relaxing room in the house used to unwind at the end of ...

Outdoor Hardscape Ideas: Patios, Retaining Walls and Walkways

Hardscapes, Tips & Advice

Center Island Contracting is your local outdoor living and patio contractor, providing the expertise needed for your outdoor home remodeling project. Hardscape design is an important factor in outdoor patio ...

Basement Remodeling Can Create More Space for Home Gym, Home Office, Playroom & More

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

Basement remodeling can increase your living space, add value to your home and improve the overall functionality of your home. In fact, the most cost-effective way to increase the value ...

Create a Space for Homeschooling in Roslyn Harbor

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life and it has most likely shifted your children’s education plans this year. Parents are now forced to turn their homes into ...

Convert Any Unused Living Space Into a Home Office

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

No matter the size of space available to you, your local contracting experts at Center Island Contracting can turn any unused living space into a home office. Working remotely is ...

Design | Build, Uncategorized

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Center Island Contracting Specializes in Home Offices

Tips & Advice

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced a large percentage of the workforce to work from home as business owners take the necessary precautions to help contain the spread of the virus. ...

Benefits of One-Stop Shopping

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

One-stop-shopping is the most convenient way to shop because it saves time by offering everything needed in one place. When it comes to building a new home, one-stop-shopping is the ...

Center Island Contracting is Your Relocating Renovation Specialist

Tips & Advice

When it comes to something as important as your home, enlisting the experts is the only way to go. The staff at Center Island Contracting are your trusted Relocating Renovation ...

Location is the Most Important Factor when Buying a House

Tips & Advice

The only thing that cannot be changed in real estate is location. Every aspect of a house can be renovated, from landscaping to interior layout, but the location stays forever. ...

Buying New vs. Building New

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

When starting the process of moving into a new home, it’s important to weigh all options. The decision to buy a new house or build a new house will present ...

Center Island Contracting’s Custom Home Building Process Results in a Brand New Dream Home in Cold Spring Harbor

Design | Build, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

End the search for the house of your dreams and custom build it exactly as you like with Center Island Contracting. As experienced and custom home build experts and construction ...

8 Types of Wood Floor Installations: Straight, Chevron, Herringbone & More

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

If you’re undergoing a home renovation or new construction project, you know how many design choices go into it. One of those choices is the type of flooring to install, ...

Bathroom Remodel Design Mistakes

Baths, Tips & Advice

Bathroom models are popular amongst homeowners due to the opportunity to increase the value of the home, in addition to creating a private sanctuary for yourself. Bathrooms should feel relaxing ...

Backyard Updates That Will Make your Summer Even Better in Greenlawn

Design | Build, Hardscapes, Tips & Advice

Summertime is the time of year where we aim to spend a lot of our time outdoors. Having our very own backyard oasis makes this easier than ever before! All ...

Customize Your New Construction Home to Reflect Your Personal Taste and Style with Distinctive by Design

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Have you always dreamed of living in a brand new home, customized from top to bottom with materials and finishes chosen by you? Our experts can make this dream a ...

Exterior Home Makeover Ideas in Rockville Centre

Design | Build, Hardscapes, Tips & Advice

Curb appeal is an important part of any home remodel, making it look modern as well as increasing the value of your home. No matter how large or small your ...

Relocating to Long Island? Center Island Contracting Specializes in Home Renovations

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

If a relocation is in your future, Center Island Contracting can make your move to Long Island less stressful by offering comprehensive Design-Build Services. We specialize in home renovations and ...

The Most Important Aspect of Buying a Home is Location

How To?, Tips & Advice

The old saying ‘Location, Location, Location’ is cliché but true. Finding the right neighborhood with an established culture is the most important aspect of buying a home, everything else can ...

Home Tips for Looking Professional on Video Conferences

How To?, Tips & Advice

Many of us are working from home as we do our part to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, which means we not only have to keep up our personal ...

Home Office Conversions: Create a New Work from Home Space

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the start of thousands of people working remotely, many of which have never done so before, which has created a need for work from home ...

Playrooms Could Turn Into Future Classrooms for At Home Learning or Kids’ Home Offices

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

The spread of the Coronavirus has certainly impacted our current daily lives, but it’s interesting to think how it will impact our future as well. While schools are closed, our ...

Homeowners Using Basements and Garages for Extra Living Space

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

Living space is a hot commodity right now, considering how much time we’ve been spending within the boundaries of our own properties lately. At least until public spaces start to ...

5 Home Office Must-Haves for Productivity

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Working from home is the new reality for a lot of us as we continue to stay home due to the Coronavirus pandemic, so a home office has become more ...

Small Home Additions Can Amount to a Lot of Space

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

Spending more time at home might have us thinking about home renovation projects we’ve put on the back burner for far too long. It might also make you realize how ...

Renovations Don’t Have to Go on Hold Due to COVID-19

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

We know you have been thinking of renovating for a long time and now it seems there is a huge, unknown delay. Your renovations don’t have to go on hold, ...

Spring Organizing Checklist

How To?, Tips & Advice

The time has come for our annual spring cleaning! Now is your chance to declutter your home and give it a good scrub down as we enter the warmer months ...

Basement Conversion: Tips on Turning your Basement into Another Living Space

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

Prices of homes are based on the total livable square footage, which makes basement conversions a cost-effective way to increase the overall value of your home. A basement conversion can ...

Home Ventilation Tips for Fresh Air Indoors

Go Green, Tips & Advice

Ventilation is the process of good air replacing bad air, pushing fresh air inside the house to replace the toxic air created by everyday activities. Cooking, cleaning and pollutants being ...

Avoid Public Exposure to Germs with These Helpful Tips

How To?, Tips & Advice

As we continue to see the number of Coronavirus cases rise, we should all be educating ourselves on best practices for avoiding public exposure to germs. It’s essential to take ...

10 Ways to Protect Your Home from Germs

How To?, Tips & Advice

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 ...

Top 5 Benefits of Knocking Down and Rebuilding

Design | Build, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Is it time to knock down and start over? The end result of a knock down and rebuild project is the same as a new construction home, with the addition ...

Mother-Daughter Renovation Benefits

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

The contractors at Center Island Contracting believe there are several benefits to a Mother-Daughter home. Mother-Daughter renovations are a concept to explore for many types of family situations, including a ...

Benefits of Buying the Ugly Duckling in the Best Neighborhood

Design | Build, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Renovate in the right neighborhood is always one of our biggest tips about home remodel projects. Unfortunately, buying the worst home on the best street doesn’t seem attractive to a ...

Location, Location, Location: Center Island Contracting Can Renovate Any Home

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Location is one of the most important aspects of any home, which is the reason it’s at the top of many homebuyers’ wish lists. Many families get discouraged when it ...

Turn Your Fixer-Upper to Fabulous

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Buying the worst house in the best neighborhood has its perks! Through renovation, you can create your fabulous home, in a highly desirable location to boot. The value of your ...

Eco-Friendly Design: Salvaging Materials for Your New Melville Home

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Instead of buying shiny and new, salvaging materials for home décor has become more popular than ever. Not only is it eco-friendly and creative, reclaimed materials won’t break the bank! ...

Renovate in the Neighborhood You Know and Love

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Most homeowners find themselves at a crossroads at some point in their lives; deciding whether to take on a home renovation to add space and modernize the home or pick ...

Kitchen Additions: Create More Space with Kitchen Bump-Out in Commack

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

The kitchen is the heart of the home, where family and friends spend the most time. With that said, most homeowners would like a larger kitchen. If a kitchen remodel ...

Knock Down and Re-Build in the Neighborhood of your Choice

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

If you love your current neighborhood or have a neighborhood in mind that suits your family perfectly, but your house simply doesn’t fit your family anymore, it’s time to knock ...

Dormers are the Most Cost Effective Way to Increase your Home’s Value and Square Footage

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

Dormers can improve the exterior appearance of your home, increase your home’s value and add square footage, making them the most cost-effective addition to your home. Dormer windows are added ...

Tips for Outdoor Living Space Design

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Winter might just be getting started, but it’s likely most of us are dreaming about warmer days. Whether you have a large backyard or a small deck to work with, ...

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Add One More Bedroom/Bathroom with an Extension

Baths, Tips & Advice

Undergoing a home remodel project by adding an extension is a good way to add more living space to your home. When your family needs more room and another bathroom/bedroom ...

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New Construction Process is Not Complicated with our Design-Build Firm

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice, Uncategorized

When we think of building a new home, a few negatives might pop into our heads. What would a new construction project cost me? How long will it take? How ...

Don’t Move, Make Room for your Family with New Addition

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

There comes a time in every family’s life when you’ve officially outgrown your living space. Whether you’ve added more children to the family, had an aging parent move in or ...

Relocate to Long Island and Build your Own Custom Home

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Is your family thinking of relocating to Long Island? Center Island Contracting is your contractor of choice for towns on the north shore of Nassau county, for towns like Oyster ...

Home Design Trends for 2020

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

The design experts at Center Island Contracting are always up on the latest trends when it comes to home design for your home renovations and new home construction projects. As ...

Must Haves for a Landscape Remodel in Huntington Bay

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Are you looking to boost your home’s curb appeal? There’s nothing more pleasing to the eye than a picturesque landscape remodel. Impress your guests before they have the chance to ...

6 Details Not to Overlook in Your Kitchen Renovation Project

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

The kitchen is the room where all the action is, so it’s usually on the top of the list when it comes to renovation projects. We can get so caught ...

Outdoor Kitchen Ideas to Enhance Outdoor Living in Garden City

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

No matter the size of your outdoor space, adding an outdoor kitchen can really bring the “wow” factor. Your house will be the spot everyone will flock to during the ...

Most Practical Home Upgrades for Your Long Island Remodel that Add the Most Value

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

When embarking upon a home remodeling project, it’s important to consider all angles of the investment you’re making and whether it’s a smart one. Home upgrades should not only be ...

Long Island Remodel: Pros and Cons of Vaulted Ceilings

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

If your family is undergoing a Long Island remodel and are considering adding vaulted ceilings to your design plans, you’ve come to the right place. The experts at Center Island ...

Easy Upgrades to Create Your Very Own Master Bathroom Oasis

Baths, Tips & Advice

Is it time for your master bathroom to undergo a transformation? The contractors at Center Island Contracting can help! Allow our qualified staff handle your bathroom remodeling project and create ...

Home Exterior Changes That Make You Want to Renovate Instead of Move

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Small home exterior changes can go a long way, even if you’re on a budget. When your home starts to look tired and outdated, it can be tempting to book ...

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Must-Have Upgrades for a New Construction Home in Oyster Bay

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

If you’re building a new home, now is the time to splurge on the home upgrades you’ve always wanted. Since you probably can’t splurge on every upgrade you want with ...

Questions to Ask Your Contractor About Renovating Before Moving In

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Once you’ve made the decision to renovate your new home before moving in, there’s a good chance you will have an excess of questions for your contractor. We know your ...

4 Signs it’s Time to Knock Down & Rebuild

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Knock down and rebuild projects should be determined case by case. Not every home needs to be demolished, and homeowners can get their desired results by remodeling. There are certain ...

Reasons the Design/Build Firm Method Works

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Design-build firms bring quality to a new construction or home remodeling project that homeowners just can’t achieve doing it on their own. There are many advantages of using a design-build ...

Product Selections For Your Home & Why You Get What You Pay For

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

When building new home construction with Center Island Contracting, you have the ability to customize your home from soup to nuts at our selection center. Your new home can reflect ...

5 Ways to Create More Space by Remodeling

How To?, Tips & Advice

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 ...

Advantages of Renovating Before Moving In

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Buying a new home is one of the most rewarding and exciting new beginnings to embark upon, but if your new house needs some renovations done it can stir up ...

3 Ways You Can Save When Remodeling

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

3 Ways You Can Save When Remodeling Home renovations can easily get pricey, so figuring out ways to save is something worth looking into. It is possible to obtain your ...

5 Things to Consider When Renovating your Kitchen

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

Kitchen remodels are one of the most common types of remodeling projects and as the heart of the home, there are many important decisions to make. Once your family has ...

Let’s Make Room for the Whole Family: Dormers, Additions & Extensions

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

When the house starts to get cramped and your family needs more room, some great solutions are dormers, additions or extensions. If the hassle of moving to a larger house ...

Relocate to Long Island with the Help of Center Island Contracting

Design | Build, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Relocating to Long Island means you will need some help from the experts, and rest assured we’re here to help every step of the way. Whether you plan on undergoing ...

Open Floor Plans: Why One-Story Homes are Desirable

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

It’s hard to find a new construction home without an open floor plan these days. This blog will explore the reasons why an open floor plan, in addition to having ...

Understanding New Construction Homes

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Has the idea of a new construction home come up in conversation recently? We know it can seem like information overload when it comes to gathering the facts about building ...

Your Complete Guide to Knocking Down and Rebuilding Your Home

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

When knocking down and rebuilding your home on your own property, you’re getting the best of both worlds – a brand new house with all the modern finishes you’ve had ...

New Home Construction: Discover Buildable Lots or Look at Possibilities on Your Own Lot

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

If you’re interested in building new, consider scheduling a consultation with us to discuss your building options! Scheduling a consultation at our Design Studio will give you a better idea ...

Center Island Contracting’s 3-Step New Home Construction Process

Design | Build, New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Building a new construction home means completely customizing your new house with the floor plan and design that fits your family’s needs. Our design-build firm has an extensive library of ...

First-Time Guide to Finding a Lot to Build on in Woodbury

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Finding a lot to build a new home on gives home buyer’s flexibility on all fronts; from the location of the home to the custom finishings and layout inside. The ...

Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Building New

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Building a new home can be an exciting process, but a nerve-wracking process as well. Our contracting experts at Center Island Contracting will make sure no mistakes fall through the ...

Build a New Construction Home on your Own Land in Great Neck Estates

Tips & Advice

Hiring a design-build firm like Center Island Contracting early in the process of building a new construction home on your own land will save your family a lot of time, ...

Why Choose New Home Construction? Benefits to Building New

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

We know there are many options out there when it comes to your home projects, including building conversions and much more. So why choose to go the new home construction ...

Knock Down & Build New in Massapequa

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Many homeowners are faced with the decision to either knock down their home and build new, renovate, or pick up and move altogether. The experts at Center Island Contracting believe ...

Hire Center Island Contracting for Your Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Needs in Cold Spring Harbor

Baths, Tips & Advice

Kitchen and bathroom remodeling are two of the most popular types of home remodeling projects. Trust the experts at Center Island Contracting to bring your dream kitchen or bathroom to ...

Outdoor Living Renovation Ideas

Hardscapes, Tips & Advice

With summer in reach, it’s time to start thinking about plans for future outdoor living renovations. Outdoor living spaces should be an extension of the interior your home and enjoyed ...

6 Types of Home Additions for More Space in Jericho

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

There comes a time when we all need more space as our family grows. Picking up and moving isn’t the only option to consider for more space! Home additions are ...

8 Things to Ask your Contractor Before Starting a Home Remodel

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

It’s not every year that we do a home remodel, so it’s completely understandable if you’re a little clueless going into one. After all, it’s what the experts at Center ...

Mother/Daughter Home Conversions Create More Space with Two Separate Living Areas

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Home conversions from a single family home to a mother/daughter home might be exactly what your family needs to reduce the cost of living or provide support for an aging ...

Design / Build Process and its Benefits

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Design-build firms are the only way to get through a home remodeling or new home construction project with as little stress as possible. Its benefits are unparalleled and include quicker ...

Why a Design / Build Firm Serves the Client Much Better

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

The design-build firm method is tried and true; just ask our thousands of happy customers! Simply put, design-build firms serve the client much better by taking the stress out of ...

Hire Center Island Contracting for the Permit Process Made Easy

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

When undergoing a home renovation or new construction project, the last thing you want to do is deal with the building permitting process. Before homeowners can even begin a home ...

5 Ways to Achieve a Well Thought Out Kitchen Layout

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

Kitchen remodeling projects are one of the most popular home renovation projects because of how integral the kitchen is to any home. The kitchen is the heart of the home, ...

Center Island Contracting Will Develop Plans Within your Budget

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

When starting a new construction project or home remodel, Center Island Contracting understands how important it is to stay within budget. From kitchen renovations to garage or basement conversions and ...

Converting your Basement or Garage into a Mother-in-Law Suite in East Marion

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

When in need for more space to create a mother-in-law suite, an option to consider is a basement or garage conversion. The most cost-effective way to increase the value of ...

Summer is Around the Corner – Pros and Cons of Building a Pool

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

When the weather warms up, there’s nothing better than cooling off right in your own backyard pool. Not only is a pool a great visual addition to your outdoor living ...

New Construction in Hempstead: How to Make your New Home More Energy Efficient in 2019

Go Green, Tips & Advice

One of the many benefits of a new construction home is that it’s a blank canvas to create a home best suited to your family’s needs. One of the most ...

Repair or Replace Old Windows?

Windows | Doors

When noticing your old windows aren’t what they once were, the common solution is to replace them. But there are some circumstances where repairing is a better solution than replacing. ...

Solution Finding with Remodeling in Babylon

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

The experts at Center Island Contracting believe remodeling is the practical solution to your common home layout problems. Whether it’s expanding rooms to fit your growing family, adding more curb ...

Bathroom Retreats: The Only Room in the House with Privacy

Baths, Tips & Advice

Bathrooms are a private sanctuary within your home; the only room in the house with privacy if you’re lucky. When undergoing a bathroom remodel, the design experts at Center Island ...

Add Living Space in Great Neck with Dormers and Extensions

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

The dilemma: your family needs more living space but moving or spending the money on a home remodel is out of the question. Solution: dormer and extend. Dormers can enhance ...

Use a Design/Build Specialist When your Space Deserves Something Special

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

If your space needs an upgrade and the thought of doing it on your own is too much to bear, it’s time to consider a design-build firm like Center Island ...

Kitchen Remodeling: Entertain This Year in your New Dix Hills Kitchen

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

Kitchens are one of the most popular rooms to renovate, and one of the most important rooms to update, especially for those of us who enjoy entertaining. The kitchen is ...

When It’s Time to Knock Down and Start Over

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Determining when to knock down your home and start over instead of relocating or remodeling will depend on many factors, however it’s important to keep in mind some critical components ...

Popular Custom Closet Features for 2019

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As a design-build firm, Center Island Contracting can design and build the custom closet of your dreams. Our qualified professional design team knows exactly what homeowners want in custom closets, ...

Take Advantage of Center Island Contracting’s Granite Installation Services for a Functional and Stylish Kitchen

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Granite countertops are a popular choice amongst homeowners when it comes to kitchen remodels or new home construction projects, likely due to the variety of benefits granite provides. Among granite’s ...

Unique Deck Designs to Transform your Backyard Oasis in Rockville Centre

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For the majority of the year, our backyards become our very own retreat, right in the comfort of our own homes. Outdoor living is more than just desirable, it has ...

5 Remodeling Projects that Can Increase Home Value

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When it comes to increasing the value of your home, home remodeling can yield a big return on investment. However, not all remodeling projects will be as valuable as others ...

Tips for an Adequately Lit Kitchen in Huntington

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The kitchen should be an inviting, well-lit area that enhances the room’s features and makes it feel more open. Proper lighting makes a huge difference in your kitchen, taking it ...

Woodbury Home Project Ideas to Accommodate Guests in 2019

How To?, Tips & Advice

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 ...

Spotlight: Center Island Contracting’s Handyman Services

Plumbing, Tips & Advice

The busier our everyday lives get between work, kids, social commitments and extracurriculars, it seems the less time we have to focus on projects around the house. With a professional ...

Options for Custom Wood Work from the Experts at Center Island Contracting

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Amongst our many areas of expertise, Center Island Contracting offers custom trim and built-ins for your home remodeling or new construction projects, which creates a wow-factor and a wonderful addition ...

How to Blend Indoor-Outdoor Living Spaces in Carle Place

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

We’re in the dead of winter, but it can’t hurt to dream about warmer days, can it? Our experts at Center Island Contracting have some great advice on how to ...

5 Kitchen Remodel Trends That Will be Popular in 2019

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

A new year always brings new additions to home design trends. With so many kitchen design trends popping up in home design showrooms and magazines, however, it can be difficult ...

Porch Decorating Ideas for this Holiday Season

How To?, Tips & Advice

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 ...

Remodeling with Aging-Related Needs in Garden City

How To?, Tips & Advice

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 ...

Your Flooring Guide: Compare the Different Types of Home Flooring

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Flooring can be a big investment and a decision that lasts long-term, so picking out flooring during a home remodel or new construction project can be challenging. Flooring options are ...

Creative Ideas for a Bonus Room in Roslyn

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Are you undergoing a home renovation and find yourself with a bonus room? The first idea that comes to mind is to turn it into another guest room, but with ...

5 Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes this Winter

Plumbing, Tips & Advice

Decreasing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes, which means no water supply and a disruption within the household. This winter, homeowners should do everything in their power to prevent frozen ...

Garage Door Trends for an Updated Home Exterior

Tips & Advice, Windows | Doors

Updated garage doors can give the exterior of your home major curb appeal, so switching out the garage door can go a long way. Updating your garage door will not ...

10 Creative Uses for your Old Storage Shed in Old Westbury

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

A storage shed in the backyard can provide a world of opportunities to let your creative side shine. That old storage shed that’s been collecting dust storing your lawn mower, ...

Signs you Need a Dry Well or Drainage System Installed

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

Drainage problems are usually obvious, but when drainage issues don’t result in flooding in the basement or front yard, they can be a bit more difficult to identify. Issues like ...

Winter is Coming: Safety Tips for Home Heating Systems in Plainview

Energy Saving Tips, Tips & Advice

Before we know it, fall will turn into winter and it will be too late for home winterization prep. Before it’s too late, carve out some free time to get ...

7 Questions to Ask your Design-Build Firm Before Hiring

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Are you looking for help with a new home building project or a home remodeling job? Chances are you’ve started your search for a design-build firm. Once you find a ...

The Newest in Basement Design Features

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

Are you contemplating adding a basement to your existing home, or building one from scratch along with your new home construction? The experts at Center Island Contracting are at the ...

Tips to Get your Garage Ready for Another Long Island Winter

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

It’s nearing that time of year again to prepare for another winter on Long Island, which means getting a head start on prepping your garage for the cold weather. Garages ...

Choosing the Right Windows in your Manhasset Home

Tips & Advice, Windows | Doors

When undergoing a new home construction project or home remodel, choosing windows can be one of the most important decisions. With so many types of windows available to choose from, ...

7 Stylish and Functional Entryway Ideas that Make a First Impression to Remember

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

The entryway is the first part of the interior of your home that your guests see, so it’s where their immediate first impression is made. The entryway is where you ...

How to Heat up Your Outdoor Living Space for Chilly Fall Nights in Dix Hills

How To?, Tips & Advice

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 ...

Guide to Exterior Siding in Glen Cove: Pros & Cons

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Thinking of renovating your home with all new siding? The amount of exterior siding options out there can be overwhelming, but the experts at Center Island Contracting can help weigh ...

Eco-Friendly Building Materials for a Green Home

Go Green, Tips & Advice

Green living has become more of a priority to homeowners and our individual environmental impact is something most of us are paying attention to. With that said, using sustainable, eco-friendly ...

6 Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Summer Entertaining in Port Washington

Electrical, Tips & Advice

Summertime is the ultimate time of year for entertaining, especially outdoors. When the sun goes down at night, the outdoor lights come on and set the ambiance for summer evenings ...

8 Exterior Home Update Ideas

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Advice from our experts at Center Island Contracting can give the exterior of your home the transformation it needs. Update your curb appeal and add value to your property by ...

Tips for Saving Energy on Long Island

Energy Saving Tips, Tips & Advice

Saving energy should be every homeowner’s objective all year round, but especially during the summer months when you’re A/C is working overtime to cool the house. Being conscious of conserving ...

Create a Spa-Like Bathroom Oasis in Your Home

Baths, Tips & Advice

Bathroom remodels are usually high on the priority list for home renovations, considering it’s one of the most important rooms in the house. The experts at Center Island Contracting can ...

Custom Kitchen Remodel in Oyster Bay

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

The kitchen is the heart of your home and it’s where most families decide to splurge first when it comes to home remodeling. When planning a kitchen renovation, it can ...

Relocating to Long Island?

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Is relocating to Long Island in your future? Center Island Contracting’s design/build firm is your trusted contractor, with over 25 years of “hands on” knowledge and commitment to your new ...

4 Types of Home Additions

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

As the years go by, we often outgrow our homes and we’re faced with two options: find a new home or add on to the existing home. Avoiding the moving ...

Steps to Finish Your Basement

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

A finished basement can add value to your home or add extra living space for your family if selling your home isn’t on your radar in the near future. Whether ...

7 Benefits of a Long Island Garage Conversion

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

Garage conversions can provide a host of benefits, which is why they’re so popular on Long Island. Homeowners have started to realize that there’s more to garage spaces than storage and ...

Undergo a Rear Kitchen Addition in Jericho

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house, and most homeowners desire a larger or upgraded kitchen. To create the kitchen addition you’ve always wanted, consider undergoing ...

10 Budget-Friendly Landscape Ideas this Spring

Hardscapes, Tips & Advice

Spring has arrived. This is usually the time of year you notice your neighbors outside sprucing up their landscape, which might inspire you to give yours an overhaul too. Beautifully ...

Long Island Curb Appeal Tips: 6 Ways to Update the Home Exterior

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Curb appeal is a high priority item for most homeowners, and many architects and home designers will agree the home exterior is just as important as the interior. Updates to ...

Buying to Renovate as a First-Time Home Buyer

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

More than likely, you’re not working with a large budget when buying your first house. As a first-time home buyer, starter homes don’t usually come with every item on your ...

6 Ways to Refresh a Room

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Refreshing your home might be just the ticket to that get that new and energized feeling at home that we crave after a certain period of time. The good news ...

Green Home Building Ideas on North Shore of Nassau

Go Green, Tips & Advice

Green building is a priority for many homeowners when starting a new home construction, and recent years have seen an influx of new green building techniques to accommodate the demand. ...

Kitchen Remodeling in Jericho

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

A kitchen remodel is one of the most important rooms in the house to remodel, considering the kitchen is the heart of the home. When starting the kitchen remodeling process, ...

Bathroom Renovation in Manhasset, It’s What’s on the Menu

Baths, Tips & Advice

Bathrooms, along with kitchens, are the most common rooms in the home to renovate. Having updated bathrooms with modern amenities can add a sense of luxury for both you and ...

Don’t Move, Dormer and Extend Instead

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

If moving has been a topic of discussion in your household due to lack of space in your home, the experts at Center Island Contracting have the perfect solution. Why ...

Get your Oyster Bay Home Garden Ready for Spring

How To?, Tips & Advice

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 ...

Green Living: Versatile Ways to Use LED Lighting Strips

Go Green, Tips & Advice

There are many benefits to using LED lighting in a new home construction or home renovation, which is why many homeowners are choosing LED lights over conventional lights in recent ...

Kitchen Cabinet Ideas and Inspiration for Your Kitchen Renovation

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

The kitchen is the heart of your home and likely the room your family and friends flock to during holidays and get-togethers. With that said, kitchen renovations should meet the ...

New Floors in Jericho: This Year’s Flooring Trends

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Redoing your home’s flooring can transform the interior of your home entirely, giving it a major refresh and making the home seem larger and more modern. However, it can be ...

6 Outdoor Spring Long Island Home Maintenance Projects

How To?, Tips & Advice

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 ...

Tips for Your Syosset New Construction

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

There’s nothing like the exciting feeling of buying a new construction home. The benefits are endless; nobody has lived in it before, you can design it to your exact preference, and ...

Dormer Your Plainview Split for a Master Suite

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

On the north shore of Nassau county, in towns like Syosset, Jericho and Plainview, split homes are very popular. The downside of having a split home, however, is the poor ...

Re-Energize Your Manhasset Home with a Remodel

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

If a home remodel has been on your mind, now is the time to put those gears in motion and get it started. Remodeling has many benefits, including giving your space ...

Outdoor Living at its Best on Long Island

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

Anyone can create a beautiful outdoor living space on a modest budget on Long Island with the addition of outdoor features like outdoor kitchens, pergolas, patios and more. With the ...

Buying a Knockdown vs. New Construction

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

Center Island Contracting Inc. is an award-winning Remodeling & Custom Home Builder company servicing Long Island, with a focus on the North Shore of Nassau and Suffolk counties. The most ...

Enjoy a Staycation in Your Own Backyard

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

It may be tempting to go away and get pampered at a ritzy resort, but what if you could achieve the same level of relaxation in your own backyard? Center ...

Long Island Laundry Room Ideas to Bring an Otherwise Boring Task to Life

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

If you’re undergoing a home renovation or starting a new construction, an updated and modern laundry room might be an idea to toy with. While laundry isn’t always the most ...

Syosset Home Design Trends for 2018

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

We’re now a month into 2018 and for those of you who are undergoing a home renovation or starting a new home construction, you’re probably interested in the newest in ...

Kitchen Tips for Fuss-Free Entertaining

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

When undergoing a kitchen remodel, making your kitchen work for you should be at the forefront of your vision, particularly if you do a lot of entertaining. A kitchen renovation ...

Popularity of Bathrooms Without a Tub on the Rise

Baths, Tips & Advice

One of the newest trends in bathroom remodeling is eliminating a bathtub altogether, which makes way for more space and/or a more elaborate stand-up shower. Gone are the days the ...

Siding Trends for 2018

Tips & Advice

Is 2018 the year you’ve decided to update the exterior of your home? If so, you will be interested in the newest siding trends for this upcoming year. The exterior of ...

The Benefits of Remodeling Before Moving In

Tips & Advice

Remodeling your spaces before moving in will always save you time, money and much unnecessary aggravation. We all walk into our kitchen and turn on the sink and expect water ...

5 Things You Must Consider When Remodeling

Tips & Advice

The decision to undergo a home renovation is a big one that’s often met with a series of important decisions. There are many factors that go into a remodel, such ...

Create More Space for Your Family with Long Island Dormers

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

There are a variety of home additions that can enhance both the aesthetic and monetary value of your home. Whether you need dormers, extensions, home additions, or an interior remodel, ...

Renovate vs. Relocate

Tips & Advice

Should you stay or go? How do you decide whether to invest the money to renovate your home, or throw in the towel and find a new home? The first ...

Go Green this Holiday Season with LED Christmas Lights

Go Green, Tips & Advice

This holiday season, consider going green with your Christmas lights! Who else has struggled with one Christmas light burning out, only to take the whole string of lights out with ...

Home Remodel: Dining Room Edition

Tips & Advice

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 ...

Ideas for Outdoor Flooring That Fit Every Budget and Style

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

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 ...

6 Benefits of a Finished Basement

Basement | Garage Remodeling, Tips & Advice

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 ...

Holiday Home Prep: Finish Home Remodel Projects Before Your Guests Arrive

Tips & Advice

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 ...

What You Should Renovate Before Moving In

New Home Construction, Tips & Advice

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 ...

Center Island Contracting: Your Relocating Construction Specialists

Tips & Advice

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 ...

5 Decisions to Make Before Adding a Dormer

Dormers | Extensions, Tips & Advice

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 ...

5 Benefits of Going Green

Go Green, Tips & Advice

The importance of designing and constructing new homes while incorporating green solutions has increased, and that can be attributed to the many benefits of green building. Going green is good ...

10 Things to Do Before You Move In

Tips & Advice

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 ...

Tips & Advice

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 ...

Kitchen, Tips & Advice

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 ...

Tips & Advice

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 ...

Master Bathroom Remodel Inspiration from Center Island Contracting

Baths, Tips & Advice

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, ...

5 Benefits of Renovating Your Home

Tips & Advice

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 ...

Hardscapes

‘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, ...

New Home Construction

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 ...

Energy Saving Tips

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 ...

Design | Build

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 ...

Design | Build

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 ...

How To?

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 ...

How To?

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 ...

How To?

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 ...

Energy Saving Tips

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 ...

Design | Build

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 ...

Hardscapes

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 ...

New Home Construction

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 ...

Design | Build

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 ...

Energy Saving Tips

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 ...

Design | Build

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 ...

Design | Build

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 ...

Design | Build

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 ...

How To?, New Home Construction

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 ...

Kitchen

After deciding to move forward with a kitchen renovation, there are many questions to ask yourself or your contractor about the renovation process. To prepare yourself before the renovations begin, ...

Hardscapes

We all want to enjoy our treasured outdoor spaces and the views they provide during every season. By building a custom pergola, we can enjoy sitting outside all year ‘round, ...

Basement | Garage Remodeling

Refinishing the basement is a more complicated project than renovating any other space in your home, due to the task of having to conceal the systems and infrastructure of your ...

New Home Sales On the Rise: Hire Center Island Contracting

New Home Construction

Thinking of building a new home? It can be a daunting, yet exciting idea when it’s still in conception, but Center Island Contracting can help. Our knowledgeable and talented team ...

Kitchen

If your kitchen is limited on space, there are still ways to incorporate an island-like area for extra counterspace, storage or seating. If you’re so limited on space that you ...

Baths, Tips & Advice

If you’re thinking of a bathroom renovation, add some flair by experimenting with a creative shower that will take your bathroom design to the next level. Let our qualified staff ...

Design | Build, Tips & Advice

The all-white kitchen trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon, likely because of the airy and bright atmosphere it provides. White cabinetry and countertops are a popular kitchen ...

Create a Tropical Home Oasis Despite Location

Design | Build

Long Island might drop to chilling temperatures for part of the year, but creating a tropical home oasis can make you feel like you’re on vacation despite your home’s location. ...

Maximize Your Space with Dormer Windows

Dormers | Extensions

Dormer windows can be added to any home with the goal of adding more livable square footage to your space. There are a variety of dormer windows that can enhance ...

7-Step Checklist to Refinishing Your Basement

Basement | Garage Remodeling

Having a finished basement creates additional living space, and can provide a retreat for both adults and kids. Not only do finished basements provide more living space, they can also ...

Design | Build

Are you thinking about building a new home on the north shore of Long Island, or perhaps just purchased a new home and want to update it? The professionals at ...

Guide to Pentalquartz: A Low Maintenance Surface for Countertops, Floors and Walls

Kitchen

If you’re looking for a low maintenance surface for countertops, floors and walls that is difficult to damage, look no further than installing Pentalquartz in your home. This durable non-porous ...

After the Holidays: Hanukkah & Christmas Clean-Up Tips

How To?, Tips & Advice

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 ...

How to Prepare Your Home for Springtime and Warmer Months

How To?, Tips & Advice

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 ...