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Building Permits

Obtaining Building Permits for Home Improvement Projects: Checking with your building department about how to obtain building permits should be one of the first steps when planning any home improvement ...

In-House Generators

The Benefits of In-House Generators: There are many benefits of in-house generators, the most important one being that your home will never be without power no matter what the conditions ...

Revamp Your Kitchen – Countertops, Islands & Cabinets

3 Great Design Ideas for Your Kitchen Remodel: The kitchen is the hub of the home, which is why any type of kitchen remodel shouldn’t be taken lightly. The kitchen ...

More Points on Hiring a Contractor

The Pros and Cons of Hiring a General Contractor: When you are contemplating a new home improvement project, there are additional things to consider other than when and how to ...

Bathroom Remodeling

3 Great Ideas for a Bathroom Remodel: A bathroom remodel doesn’t have to be as stressful as it sounds. Most general contractors will tell you that winter is a surprisingly ...

Center Island Contracting – 2015

Our Contracting Company is the Jack-of-All-Trades: Whether you are revamping, remodeling, or reconstructing, the general contractors at Center Island Contracting are dedicated to helping you achieve your ideal home. Our ...

Mother-Daughter Suite

A mother-daughter suite is a great way to have family living on your property while simultaneously staying stress-free, independent, and having your privacy. In fact, building a mother-daughter suite has ...

Home Renovations

Home renovations are an excellent choice for living a more comfortable and sustainable life without having to move. It’s a good idea to have a plan of action and design ...

Comparing Comps

Comparables are used when trying to assess the current value of a home. To find out what your home is worth, it is compared with recently sold establishments in the ...

Buying a Home

Before buying a home, it is important that you take certain steps to ensure you get the most for your money. There are many things that can go wrong if ...

Home Remodeling

If you are moving to, or are already in the Long Island area and are looking to do a home remodel, our general contractors can help you with all of ...

Preparing Your Home for Fall

Many homeowners may think it is too premature to worry about preparing your home for Fall, but getting an early start on seasonal home improvement is a sensible idea. It’s ...

Tips for Hiring a General Contractor

Hiring a general contractor for your home improvement projects should require a great deal of investigating. Although finding the right general contractor for your home projects may seem like a ...

More Energy Saving Tips

Energy efficiency is important to both our environment and to your budget. One of many energy saving perks is cutting down on electricity usage throughout your home. Home energy efficiency ...

North Shore Home Remodel

Buying a home to remodel on the North Shore is an exciting time! Many homeowners struggle to decide when they should conduct their North Shore home remodel; should you move ...

Customizing a New Home

There are so many benefits to customizing a new home compared to purchasing a pre-built home. The benefits of building a home surpass the benefits of purchasing a home, because ...

Adding a Second Story to Your Home

Do you have a need to increase your living space, but do not want to take away from your lot size? In most cases, many homes have an underdeveloped space ...

Landscaping Adds Uniqueness & Style to Your Home

Whether you are planning to stay in your home for many years to come or considering a move in the near future, making the investment in landscape design is well ...

Adding Millwork to Your Home

Millwork is a lovely addition to any home, to give it a sense of uniqueness and personalization. Our general contractors are eager to share with you the best places to ...

Do Something Practical for Your Backyard by Building a Shed This Summer

Sheds are a practical addition to any backyard. Shed construction may sound somewhat intimidating, but a professional contractor can build a shed designed to fit all of your outdoor needs ...

Relocating From the City to Dix Hills

Relocating from the city to Dix Hills, Long Island is an exciting time! There is always so much to do before moving day. Put down that box, and consider this ...

Kitchen Remodel

Did you know that out of all home improvement projects, homeowners spend more money on a kitchen remodel? The reason why so many people spend a considerable amount of money ...

Finishing Floors in a Recently Purchased Home

If you have recently purchased a home, and dislike the flooring, general contractors agree that finishing floors is a job that should be performed before moving into your recently purchased ...

Bathroom Remodeling Tips

A midrange bathroom remodel is a solid investment for your home’s overall value; we all know that much about investing in our homes. In addition to adding value to your ...

Recently Purchased Home Projects: Chimney Cleaning

If you have recently purchased a home, then you may still have some work ahead of you before moving day. One of the most advisable projects for recently purchased homes ...

Indoor Patio Addition

When it comes to an indoor patio addition, most homeowners feel it is only beneficial if they live in a state with a warmer climate: not true! In fact, any ...

Basement Remodel

There are several reasons why you may choose to finish the basement of your home.  A desire for additional elbow room is probably the most significant reason.  A beautifully-executed basement ...

New Home Building

When faced with the decision of building a new home from scratch, many thoughts must be considered before proceeding with this overwhelming task. Our general contractors are available to reassure ...

Kitchen Remodel

Making changes to your kitchen can be an exciting and daunting endeavor. There are many reasons why you may want to take on this challenge, and focusing on your main ...

3 Considerations for a Bathroom Remodel

Second only to a kitchen renovation in its potential for bringing value to your home, the bathroom remodel is the area that will make a significant cosmetic difference in any ...