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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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. ...

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, ...