Tips & Advice

Have an extra room in your house or perhaps some extra room in your basement? Consider creating a craft room, also known as “Mom Caves.” Craft rooms are a guilt-free ...

The master bathroom is one room that can be reserved for pure relaxation, tucked away from the kids and your spouse and private enough that no one will bother you. ...

Lighting can completely transform the ambiance of any space, but there’s something magical about installing lighting to your outdoor space. Take advantage of the high quality lighting available today, as ...

Gender-neutral bathroom remodels are a hot topic right now, especially during an election year and the surge in conversation about the transgender community. As a result, businesses are taking notice ...

Agaves are a great plant to use in small spaces, considering their ability to grow in containers. With over 200 species of agave, there is enough variety so that there ...

Most people want to experience with color schemes during a home remodel in Long Island, but often the rooms don’t flow cohesively. Since there’s no right or wrong color palette, ...

Risk taking in home design means a lot more than just adding a pop of color. There are many ways to quench your home décor creative thirst and explore that ...

The lighting you choose can vastly influence the design aesthetic in your home, but did you know about all the different types of lighting to choose from? Whether you’re making ...

We really enjoy our summers here on Long Island, so doing all of the necessary prep work for summer maintenance is a welcomed seasonal chore! We’ll take cleaning our decks ...

Popular HGTV shows like Fixer Upper and Property Brothers have proven time and time again that home buyers can purchase an older home that needs a lot of work and ...

Thinking of relocating to Long Island? There are so many advantages to living in one of the communities on Long Island’s long stretch of beautiful land, although we might be ...

With winter behind us, it’s time to start focusing on the outdoor space we have that wasn’t useful to us during the cold months. Since it’s starting to get warmer ...

With summer right around the corner, ‘tis the season for beach house décor. Perhaps you need an update to your beach house or want to spruce up your primary home ...

For anyone who has a basement or knows someone with one, it’s often one of the most popular hangouts in the house. It’s a place to experiment with vibrant colors, ...

We all strive for the recommended eight hours of sleep, but life sometimes gets in the way and it doesn’t happen. Aside from factors we can’t control, we should all ...

With the rise of the vintage trend and the appreciation for hand made products, cement tile has made a comeback into modern design. It was first popular in 19th century ...

Are you moving to Long Island, New York soon? Let a Center Island Contracting specialist help with the final sequencing of work before you move in. While still living in ...

We all contemplate interior renovations with the end goal being to update our living spaces to be the most up-to-date and inviting environment it can possibly be, which is something ...

There are few things better than picking vegetables from your own yard, but not many people are open to planting them in the front yard as opposed to their backyard. ...

Although it might not feel like spring just yet in certain parts of the country, it has officially arrived. With that said, April is the perfect month to get your ...

When the weather is nice, there’s nothing like enjoying a meal with your family and friends outside in your own backyard. To get the most enjoyment out of it, there ...

By now we’ve all seen the Tiny House trend on HGTV shows, discussed it with friends, family and co-workers and read all about it on our Facebook timelines. It could ...

If a remodel isn’t in your budget, don’t worry, there are other ways to make your kitchen feel brand new again. One of the many ways to refresh the design ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...