Category: In The Community

Summer Remodeling Fashion Show Get in the know and join us for Alure's 4th annual summer remodeling fashion show. A Journey though time - a look at AGELESS DESIGN concepts! LEARN: Explore the journey through time and see how elements from various decades are still used in today’s designs. What's hot, what's not and see the hottest trends in remodeling…

From 1938's famous "The Long Island Express" hurricane that hit land with 18-foot storm surges and 125-mile-per-hour winds to the much more recent Superstorm Sandy in 2012, which still affects many New Yorkers, Long Island has a long history with hurricanes and rough storms. The Atlantic hurricane season usually stretches between June 1 and Nov. 30, but the worst storms often…

The 26th Long Island Builders Institute annual home, trade and remodeling exposition was a special event this year as the organization again sponsored a friendly competition among the members of the Long Island business community. The challenge was to build a playhouse. Sounding simple enough, it was specific to overall size, required a theme evidenced by its attributes and would…

For an educational, fun filled weekend, please join us at Alure's FREE 9th Annual Design & Planning Show, Saturday January 16-Monday January 18, 2016 from 11am-4pm each day at our showroom located at 1999 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554. Considering a project to remodel your home? Interested in the latest trends in the home improvement industry? If so, the…

Whether you're looking to pick up something new to read while you spend the day at home during a snow storm or are trying to dig deeper into a topic you're interested in, books are an excellent resource. And, in a time with e-readers and online book stores, it's never been easier to access these textual tools. However, many still…

The fall foliage tour is a time-honored tradition in the Northeast. Every year the region's many trees shift from a vibrant green to a crackling mixture of red, orange, yellow and brown. This is one of the most beautiful sights in the country, and New York is home to many of the best destinations for "leaf peeping," as the activity…

Long Island has played a major role in the formation of the modern United States. From being the home to the Montaukett and Shinnecock native Americans to its discovery by the Dutch and British in the early 1600s, Long Island has had a rich history throughout the Revolutionary War, the Roaring '20s and its present-day successes. Families who are looking…