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Benefits of One-Stop Shopping

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Home Tips for Looking Professional on Video Conferences

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

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

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

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

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 ...
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Small Home Additions Can Amount to a Lot of Space

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...