Betterliving sunroom of the Capital area is sub division of Deck Soldier - family own business, over 14 years we spetialise in Deck building , restoration and screen porch constractions. December 2023 is time when we get opportunity to be come dealer for one of the best Sunroom manufactory -Betterliving sunrooms. Beginning of 2024 was education time. We spent 2 weeks with crew leaders on factory in PA - learning new materials and installation process. Another 2 weeks our sales team learned history of 70 years company and saw how every detail of sunroom is made, learn why Betterliving Sunrooms is best quality sunrooms on market. We proud that we build over 30 Sunrooms and screen porches in 2024 and all our customers happy with their final rooms. We sustain our business on quality and integrity. We look forward to earning your business -sunrooms (3 or 4 season , vinyl or aluminum) -screen rooms -porches -deck building -deck remodeling -deck restoration( washing, staining) -paver patio/retaining walls
"Deck Soldier (aka Betterliving) did a fantastic job of powerwashing and then sealing my deck, installing new handrails, and staining the swingset in the yard. Very pleased with their work and their professionalism."
Andrew H on October 2024
Betterliving sunroom of the Capital area is sub division of Deck Soldier - family own business, over 14 years we spetialise in Deck building , restoration and screen porch constractions. December 2023 is time when we get opportunity to be come dealer for one of the best Sunroom manufactory -Betterliving sunrooms. Beginning of 2024 was education time. We spent 2 weeks with crew leaders on factory in PA - learning new materials and installation process. Another 2 weeks our sales team learned history of 70 years company and saw how every detail of sunroom is made, learn why Betterliving Sunrooms is best quality sunrooms on market. We proud that we build over 30 Sunrooms and screen porches in 2024 and all our customers happy with their final rooms. We sustain our business on quality and integrity. We look forward to earning your business -sunrooms (3 or 4 season , vinyl or aluminum) -screen rooms -porches -deck building -deck remodeling -deck restoration( washing, staining) -paver patio/retaining walls
"Deck Soldier (aka Betterliving) did a fantastic job of powerwashing and then sealing my deck, installing new handrails, and staining the swingset in the yard. Very pleased with their work and their professionalism."
Andrew H on October 2024
Remodel Now is a premier bathroom and kitchen home remodeling company serving the DMV area. With 23 years of experience in the industry, our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. We understand that your home is a reflection of your style and personality. That's why we work closely with each client to bring their vision to life. Whether you're looking to upgrade your bathroom or create the kitchen of your dreams, our team will guide you through every step of the process, from design to installation. Trust Remodel Now with your next bathroom, kitchen, or basement renovation project. Contact us today for a consultation and let us help you to Remodel Now!
"Remodel now did a fantastic job with my bathroom. From Reggie who can an presented the plan. I like it when a person knows their job. The receptionist Misty so sweet handle you with special care. The workers can in very professional, My bathroom looks like it is straight out of magazine . I am soooo. Happy with my new bathroom"
Florence M on April 2024
Remodel Now is a premier bathroom and kitchen home remodeling company serving the DMV area. With 23 years of experience in the industry, our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. We understand that your home is a reflection of your style and personality. That's why we work closely with each client to bring their vision to life. Whether you're looking to upgrade your bathroom or create the kitchen of your dreams, our team will guide you through every step of the process, from design to installation. Trust Remodel Now with your next bathroom, kitchen, or basement renovation project. Contact us today for a consultation and let us help you to Remodel Now!
"Remodel now did a fantastic job with my bathroom. From Reggie who can an presented the plan. I like it when a person knows their job. The receptionist Misty so sweet handle you with special care. The workers can in very professional, My bathroom looks like it is straight out of magazine . I am soooo. Happy with my new bathroom"
Florence M on April 2024
Residential and Light commercial, General Contractor. Dimitri’s Home Improvement is a family owned business serving Baltimore, Howard and Anne Arundel counties. We offer quality work and a professional attitude backed with over 40 years of home improvement experience. **If contacting us via the Angie's List Message Center, PLEASE include your name and phone number within the message to ensure the most efficient service** thank you! Additional Services-Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home Remodeling - Sunrooms & Patio Enclosures Window Treatments
"Very well. Workers cleaned up area and worked neatly. Very satisfied with quality of work and would use again!"
Tod H on November 2023
Residential and Light commercial, General Contractor. Dimitri’s Home Improvement is a family owned business serving Baltimore, Howard and Anne Arundel counties. We offer quality work and a professional attitude backed with over 40 years of home improvement experience. **If contacting us via the Angie's List Message Center, PLEASE include your name and phone number within the message to ensure the most efficient service** thank you! Additional Services-Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home Remodeling - Sunrooms & Patio Enclosures Window Treatments
"Very well. Workers cleaned up area and worked neatly. Very satisfied with quality of work and would use again!"
Tod H on November 2023
We are not just a remodeling or home improvement company. we focus on keeping our clients satisfied and happy. quality is our priority.
"Carlos and his crew do great work. They are clean and efficient. I have used them a few times and would use them again."
Vikki D on July 2023
We are not just a remodeling or home improvement company. we focus on keeping our clients satisfied and happy. quality is our priority.
"Carlos and his crew do great work. They are clean and efficient. I have used them a few times and would use them again."
Vikki D on July 2023
We are a local remodeling company that has been deeply rooted in this area for over 4 generations. Our family has been in real estate building and remodeling for decades and we continue to serve our local community. We handle the entire home, from foundation repairs, framing, roofing, siding, painting, flooring, kitchens and bathroom remodeling. Our team is family focused and work hard everyday to provide excellent service for a fair price. Call or email today to become one of our Happy homeowners. We do listen to messages left during the weekend.
"They did a great job and were quick! They finished in record time and their prices are reasonable. We did a pretty major renovation to our living room, dining room and stairs. They communicated at each step of the way, were professional and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out!"
Amanda B on February 2023
We are a local remodeling company that has been deeply rooted in this area for over 4 generations. Our family has been in real estate building and remodeling for decades and we continue to serve our local community. We handle the entire home, from foundation repairs, framing, roofing, siding, painting, flooring, kitchens and bathroom remodeling. Our team is family focused and work hard everyday to provide excellent service for a fair price. Call or email today to become one of our Happy homeowners. We do listen to messages left during the weekend.
"They did a great job and were quick! They finished in record time and their prices are reasonable. We did a pretty major renovation to our living room, dining room and stairs. They communicated at each step of the way, were professional and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out!"
Amanda B on February 2023
BasementRemodeling.com / Basement Masters - licensed and insured, award winning Basement Remodeling and Finishing company. Highest rated basement renovation contractor in Maryland. Finished Basements are our specialty. We specialize in custom basement remodeling and finishing and other large-scale remodels. We offer free in home and over-the-phone estimate and consultation. Here at BasementRemodeling.com we believe that QUALITY AND EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP must always come along with AFFORDABILITY. keywords: finished basement basements remodeling.
"Job was performed in a timely manner. Great communication throughout project. Site kept clean during construction."
Erin K on October 2024
BasementRemodeling.com / Basement Masters - licensed and insured, award winning Basement Remodeling and Finishing company. Highest rated basement renovation contractor in Maryland. Finished Basements are our specialty. We specialize in custom basement remodeling and finishing and other large-scale remodels. We offer free in home and over-the-phone estimate and consultation. Here at BasementRemodeling.com we believe that QUALITY AND EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP must always come along with AFFORDABILITY. keywords: finished basement basements remodeling.
"Job was performed in a timely manner. Great communication throughout project. Site kept clean during construction."
Erin K on October 2024
You’ll get both in S&J. As a family owned and operated business located in Howard County, MD we have been helping homeowners in all of Howard County MD, parts of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Northern Anne Arundel County Maryland and surrounding areas with their home improvement needs for over 20 years.
"They did a wonderful job installing floor tiles, a new vanity, shelving, and various metal hooks and towel racks."
Kimberley H on November 2024
You’ll get both in S&J. As a family owned and operated business located in Howard County, MD we have been helping homeowners in all of Howard County MD, parts of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Northern Anne Arundel County Maryland and surrounding areas with their home improvement needs for over 20 years.
"They did a wonderful job installing floor tiles, a new vanity, shelving, and various metal hooks and towel racks."
Kimberley H on November 2024
Envision. Design. Build. Keystone Pavers is your local brick, stone & interlocking paving professional. We have over 20 years of experience and stay up to date on the latest trends and technical aspects in out field. We take great pride in excellent work, honesty, fair pricing and happy satisfied customers. Our goal is that you will be so pleased with our work and we have met your expectations and you recommend us to your friends and neighbors. Give us a call. We look forward to seeing how we can help you best!
"The work was completed on schedule, the jobs items was kept clean and the patio turned out even better than expected. Keystone Pavers paid attention to detail and were a pleasure to work with."
Maria P on October 2024
Envision. Design. Build. Keystone Pavers is your local brick, stone & interlocking paving professional. We have over 20 years of experience and stay up to date on the latest trends and technical aspects in out field. We take great pride in excellent work, honesty, fair pricing and happy satisfied customers. Our goal is that you will be so pleased with our work and we have met your expectations and you recommend us to your friends and neighbors. Give us a call. We look forward to seeing how we can help you best!
"The work was completed on schedule, the jobs items was kept clean and the patio turned out even better than expected. Keystone Pavers paid attention to detail and were a pleasure to work with."
Maria P on October 2024
WE offer Senior, Teachers, Military and First Responders discounts! ONE-STOP- SHOP, with over 15 years of professional experience covering all your home improvement needs. Our specialties include: Bathroom and Kitchen Remodel, Home Renovations, Interior and exterior Painting, Decks, Gutter Installation, Flooring Installation. Our quotes are ALWAYS FREE! We are licensed and insured to deliver superior service. We guarantee great quality results on all projects offering fair and competitive prices. We take great pride in pleasing our customers! Give us a call today, we look forward to serving you!
"Very hardworking, great and trustworthy! Such good communication and loved having them"
Kayla C on April 2025
WE offer Senior, Teachers, Military and First Responders discounts! ONE-STOP- SHOP, with over 15 years of professional experience covering all your home improvement needs. Our specialties include: Bathroom and Kitchen Remodel, Home Renovations, Interior and exterior Painting, Decks, Gutter Installation, Flooring Installation. Our quotes are ALWAYS FREE! We are licensed and insured to deliver superior service. We guarantee great quality results on all projects offering fair and competitive prices. We take great pride in pleasing our customers! Give us a call today, we look forward to serving you!
"Very hardworking, great and trustworthy! Such good communication and loved having them"
Kayla C on April 2025
The Cabinet Restoration Company is your cabinetry expert specializing in the restoration of cabinetry. It is our commitment to provide the highest level of customer service and quality to our clientele. Our highly skilled staff of craftsman have decades of experience each and we use only the highest quality wood products. This allows us to provide our customers with results that are guaranteed to be beautiful, durable, and affordable. "Our job is not done until you are completely satisfied!" The Cabinet Restoration Company can balance budget and artistry to meet your individual needs.
"After extensive research I finally decided on Cabinet Restoration based on all of the positive, glowing reviews and my initial meeting with the owner, Pete. I decided on new drawer and cabinet fronts along with the boxes being redone with new veneer. I was confident the job would be completed professionally with a high quality outcome. Unfortunately, that was not the case. If Pete tells you he will leave you in the very capable hands of Rob, tell him no, you want someone else. Rob did a very poor job, he was dishonest, deceptive and had no regard for my house. · Several times I had to clean urine off my bathroom floor. There are no men in my house · I had clean what looked like either paint or caulk off the bathroom sink handles · I had to clean what appeared to be coffee that was poured into bathroom sink · Rug I put in kitchen because it was snowy, I asked if he didn’t need, please roll up and put aside. Instead the rug was dumped into the dining room along with all of the debris from the rug · The day the job was finished when I came home to meet with Rob, he was not in his truck, he was not in the kitchen, he WAS wondering in the house somewhere · Didn’t bother telling me when he blew fuses · Added shims atop my dishwasher under brand new counter. I have no idea why. Now, coincidently, dishwasher leaks. The list of problems with the work performed : · I pointed out a scratch and was told, “oh that was caulk, it is gone”. Right in front of me he pretended to fix it. I opened the cabinet and it was still there · Sink front hung crooked · Lazy Susan doors hung crooked · two square corners were not square because the corners had been chipped off · seems had glopped on paint the appeared to be covering the jagged, chipped seem edges · veneer inside a cabinet was mounted over top of microwave bolts, not around them · a new cabinet front has what appears to be a puncture mark protruding from the inside out · behind one drawer front the veneer is cracked completely from left to right · all of the cabinets where caulk was placed need to be cleaned of the excess caulk that is smeared around Initially Pete did tell me there would be minor imperfections if I look closely. Everything I was seeing did not need a close examination. When reviewing the job on the last day, I said I wanted the scratch fixed. Pete offered me either a credit of $175, or they would order new veneer and come fix it. I told Pete I did not want Rob back in my house. Pete apologized and then offered me a credit of $1500, “that means I will charge only my cost”. That may work for them, but I spent thousands of dollars and I am stuck with a subpar job. I am the one in the hole and very disappointed. It has been about six weeks and I still can’t figure how to mend all of this. The biggest disappointment was Pete never offered to look at the job, or send someone other than Rob to fix everything."
margaret e on March 2022
The Cabinet Restoration Company is your cabinetry expert specializing in the restoration of cabinetry. It is our commitment to provide the highest level of customer service and quality to our clientele. Our highly skilled staff of craftsman have decades of experience each and we use only the highest quality wood products. This allows us to provide our customers with results that are guaranteed to be beautiful, durable, and affordable. "Our job is not done until you are completely satisfied!" The Cabinet Restoration Company can balance budget and artistry to meet your individual needs.
"After extensive research I finally decided on Cabinet Restoration based on all of the positive, glowing reviews and my initial meeting with the owner, Pete. I decided on new drawer and cabinet fronts along with the boxes being redone with new veneer. I was confident the job would be completed professionally with a high quality outcome. Unfortunately, that was not the case. If Pete tells you he will leave you in the very capable hands of Rob, tell him no, you want someone else. Rob did a very poor job, he was dishonest, deceptive and had no regard for my house. · Several times I had to clean urine off my bathroom floor. There are no men in my house · I had clean what looked like either paint or caulk off the bathroom sink handles · I had to clean what appeared to be coffee that was poured into bathroom sink · Rug I put in kitchen because it was snowy, I asked if he didn’t need, please roll up and put aside. Instead the rug was dumped into the dining room along with all of the debris from the rug · The day the job was finished when I came home to meet with Rob, he was not in his truck, he was not in the kitchen, he WAS wondering in the house somewhere · Didn’t bother telling me when he blew fuses · Added shims atop my dishwasher under brand new counter. I have no idea why. Now, coincidently, dishwasher leaks. The list of problems with the work performed : · I pointed out a scratch and was told, “oh that was caulk, it is gone”. Right in front of me he pretended to fix it. I opened the cabinet and it was still there · Sink front hung crooked · Lazy Susan doors hung crooked · two square corners were not square because the corners had been chipped off · seems had glopped on paint the appeared to be covering the jagged, chipped seem edges · veneer inside a cabinet was mounted over top of microwave bolts, not around them · a new cabinet front has what appears to be a puncture mark protruding from the inside out · behind one drawer front the veneer is cracked completely from left to right · all of the cabinets where caulk was placed need to be cleaned of the excess caulk that is smeared around Initially Pete did tell me there would be minor imperfections if I look closely. Everything I was seeing did not need a close examination. When reviewing the job on the last day, I said I wanted the scratch fixed. Pete offered me either a credit of $175, or they would order new veneer and come fix it. I told Pete I did not want Rob back in my house. Pete apologized and then offered me a credit of $1500, “that means I will charge only my cost”. That may work for them, but I spent thousands of dollars and I am stuck with a subpar job. I am the one in the hole and very disappointed. It has been about six weeks and I still can’t figure how to mend all of this. The biggest disappointment was Pete never offered to look at the job, or send someone other than Rob to fix everything."
margaret e on March 2022
In most states, yes—you can build a guest house, but every city or county sets its own zoning rules and building codes. Before breaking ground, check local ordinances, confirm lot setbacks, and secure the right permits. A local contractor or design-build firm can walk you through the paperwork and site requirements so your project starts on solid legal footing.
Yes—homeowners often tap a few different financing tools. A home-equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you borrow against your equity as you need funds. If you prefer a lump sum tied directly to the project, a short-term construction loan can roll into a second mortgage once the build is complete. Cash-out refinancing is another option: you replace your current mortgage with a larger one and use the difference to cover construction costs.
When you build a guest house, you’re creating a separate structure for hosting visitors without the full amenities needed for permanent living. An accessory dwelling unit, however, includes a complete kitchen and bathroom, meeting building codes for a long-term residence. This key difference makes an ADU ideal for long-term occupancy or rental income, adding enduring value to your property.
How many rooms you need depends on how you plan to use the space. Aim for one bedroom per every one or two occupants to make sure everyone has enough privacy and comfort. Added living and dining areas give you extra functionality, especially for rental use or long-term stays.
Most homeowners pick somewhere between 600 and 1,500 square feet to fit all the essentials. Make sure your design supports one to two occupants per bedroom and includes enough common areas for comfortable daily living. A well-proportioned layout boosts both functionality and property value.
No—a guest house isn’t just a bump-out on your main home. A bump-out is a small extension within an existing room for extra seating or storage. In contrast, you build a guest house as a standalone building with its own foundation and amenities, giving you a fully separate living area that can boost your property’s versatility and value.