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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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

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

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 to Renovate Before Moving In

There’s often a debate on whether you should renovate your new home before moving into it, and there are valid arguments for each side. The main component to figure out ...

Center Island Contracting: Your Relocating Construction Specialists

Whether you’re planning to move across town or down the street, Center Island Contracting can help. As a design/build firm, think of us as your relocating construction specialists. Building a ...

5 Decisions to Make Before Adding a Dormer

Thinking of adding a dormer to your home’s existing architecture? Adding dormers can accentuate the beauty of your current structure and increase usable square footage in a cramped space. Center ...