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Cornerstone Kitchens & Baths LLC
3421 Northwood Ave
5.00(
5
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Cornerstone Kitchens & Baths LLC
3421 Northwood Ave
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
262 local quotes requested

Whether function or flair is your desire, your ideal kitchen is waiting for you at Cornerstone Kitchens & Baths with our kitchen remodeling design and kitchen renovations. We are a specialized kitchen dealer servicing Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Phillipsburg and surrounding areas. It is our mission to help guide you to the kitchen and bath that will suit your personalized needs. If you are Homeowner, Contractor, and/or Interior Designer and you are remodeling your existing home or building a new home, Cornerstone Kitchens & Baths offers kitchen and bath design, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, countertops, hardware, flooring, and tile for everyone at every price point.

Whether function or flair is your desire, your ideal kitchen is waiting for you at Cornerstone Kitchens & Baths with our kitchen remodeling design and kitchen renovations. We are a specialized kitchen dealer servicing Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Phillipsburg and surrounding areas. It is our mission to help guide you to the kitchen and bath that will suit your personalized needs. If you are Homeowner, Contractor, and/or Interior Designer and you are remodeling your existing home or building a new home, Cornerstone Kitchens & Baths offers kitchen and bath design, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, countertops, hardware, flooring, and tile for everyone at every price point.


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Lux Renovations LLC
60 Shawmut Rd
4.43(
119
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Approved Pro
Lux Renovations LLC
60 Shawmut Rd
4.43(
119
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1122 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Lux Renovations is the exclusive New England provider of the award winning Owens Corning Basement Finishing System. We have multiple full time crews waiting to help you with your project today. From Cape Cod and the Islands to Greenwich Connecticut, Framingham Massachusetts to Hampton New Hampshire and all points in between. We have helped thousands of homeowners transform their unused basements into warm, inviting spaces to be enjoyed by family and friends for decades to come. Finishing your basement not only adds value to your home but greatly increases functionality. Whether you’re looking for a workout room, an office, or an additional space to entertain, we can have your brand new space built and ready for use in just a few weeks, NOT months. Call to schedule an appointment to unlock the full potential of your basement. 800-639-3008

"Everything went very smoothly. The workers were prompt, efficient, and friendly. The quality of the work was excellent."

Selina W on February 2025

Lux Renovations is the exclusive New England provider of the award winning Owens Corning Basement Finishing System. We have multiple full time crews waiting to help you with your project today. From Cape Cod and the Islands to Greenwich Connecticut, Framingham Massachusetts to Hampton New Hampshire and all points in between. We have helped thousands of homeowners transform their unused basements into warm, inviting spaces to be enjoyed by family and friends for decades to come. Finishing your basement not only adds value to your home but greatly increases functionality. Whether you’re looking for a workout room, an office, or an additional space to entertain, we can have your brand new space built and ready for use in just a few weeks, NOT months. Call to schedule an appointment to unlock the full potential of your basement. 800-639-3008

"Everything went very smoothly. The workers were prompt, efficient, and friendly. The quality of the work was excellent."

Selina W on February 2025


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Perfect Storm Renovations, LLC.
71 Winter St
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Perfect Storm Renovations, LLC.
71 Winter St
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
382 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Perfect Storm Renovations is Northeast Pa's LARGEST and highest reviewed Kitchen & Bath remodel company. With over 750 completed installations and the MOST google reviews in our field, we guarantee a high-quality and timely remodel EVERY TIME! PSR Kitchen & Bath is a Veteran owned company. Honoring our past by bringing true structure to the remodel process. Our communication, courtesy, and cleanliness is bar-none. We also only use the best quality materials. Our professional Kitchen and Bath designers will bring samples of our products to your home and help you achieve your remodeling goals... did we mention these design consultations are totally FREE! Call us today to schedule yours! 570-899-8710 or visit our website: www.perfectstormrenovationsllc.com or visit our 5000sft SHOWROOM! 71 winter st, Pittston TWP 18640

"Great workers"

T M on July 2022

Perfect Storm Renovations is Northeast Pa's LARGEST and highest reviewed Kitchen & Bath remodel company. With over 750 completed installations and the MOST google reviews in our field, we guarantee a high-quality and timely remodel EVERY TIME! PSR Kitchen & Bath is a Veteran owned company. Honoring our past by bringing true structure to the remodel process. Our communication, courtesy, and cleanliness is bar-none. We also only use the best quality materials. Our professional Kitchen and Bath designers will bring samples of our products to your home and help you achieve your remodeling goals... did we mention these design consultations are totally FREE! Call us today to schedule yours! 570-899-8710 or visit our website: www.perfectstormrenovationsllc.com or visit our 5000sft SHOWROOM! 71 winter st, Pittston TWP 18640

"Great workers"

T M on July 2022


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LOGICAL Energy
368
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
LOGICAL Energy
368
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
298 local quotes requested

Logical Energy offers Residential {interior & exterior} remodeling services since 2014. We are willing to work from your fully vetted designed plan or create a custom design to best fulfill your wants and needs. Certified by BPI [Building Performance Institute] with analyst and envelope credentials which bring all the necessary air quality testing equipment and knowhow to better improve your interior home air quality while simultaneously reducing energy usage and improving quality of life. Well versed in all areas of house and land development. Owner has been a custom home designer and builder since 1986 with over 100+ custom homes constructed through 2001. With a passion to help people and families live a better life inside and out of their homes, we are here to help. OSHA 30 certified Lead safety Certified Registered with the HIC [Home Improvement Contractor] # PA 120921 Fully Licensed and insured Pennsylvania State University and Wilkes University College Graduates Credit Card payments accepted at a 3% fee

"I'm very happy with the new kitchen in my home."

Lori G on April 2024

Logical Energy offers Residential {interior & exterior} remodeling services since 2014. We are willing to work from your fully vetted designed plan or create a custom design to best fulfill your wants and needs. Certified by BPI [Building Performance Institute] with analyst and envelope credentials which bring all the necessary air quality testing equipment and knowhow to better improve your interior home air quality while simultaneously reducing energy usage and improving quality of life. Well versed in all areas of house and land development. Owner has been a custom home designer and builder since 1986 with over 100+ custom homes constructed through 2001. With a passion to help people and families live a better life inside and out of their homes, we are here to help. OSHA 30 certified Lead safety Certified Registered with the HIC [Home Improvement Contractor] # PA 120921 Fully Licensed and insured Pennsylvania State University and Wilkes University College Graduates Credit Card payments accepted at a 3% fee

"I'm very happy with the new kitchen in my home."

Lori G on April 2024


Rettle Enterprise LLC
Located In:
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Rettle Enterprise LLC
Located In:
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
73 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Ian from Rettle Enterprise was very professional. When I called him, he came. He looked at the work and gave me an estimate for both times. And when he started the work, he kept me posted -- constantly kept in touch with me. When the work was finished, it was excellent. I was very happy. I'm actually contacting him again for another work at my house. I recommend him highly."

Daniela 345 E 56 Strert P on August 2023

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Ian from Rettle Enterprise was very professional. When I called him, he came. He looked at the work and gave me an estimate for both times. And when he started the work, he kept me posted -- constantly kept in touch with me. When the work was finished, it was excellent. I was very happy. I'm actually contacting him again for another work at my house. I recommend him highly."

Daniela 345 E 56 Strert P on August 2023


AMJ Construction
366 N 1st St
4.50(
8
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Approved Pro
AMJ Construction
366 N 1st St
4.50(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
517 local quotes requested

I have 30+ years of experience with home improvements..... I have built, refinished &/or remodeled many kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, garages & more. Experience with decking, siding & other outdoor work..... I am licensed & insured and am ready to help you keep on improving

"Completed as agreed. Very accommodating. Good communication."

Dave H on April 2025

I have 30+ years of experience with home improvements..... I have built, refinished &/or remodeled many kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, garages & more. Experience with decking, siding & other outdoor work..... I am licensed & insured and am ready to help you keep on improving

"Completed as agreed. Very accommodating. Good communication."

Dave H on April 2025


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Solution House Remodeling LLC
227 N 9th St
3.86(
7
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Approved Pro
Solution House Remodeling LLC
227 N 9th St
3.86(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
362 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Remodeling, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"The company represented to be competent and experienced at bathroom remodeling however the worker, Joel was not able to complete the job efficiently. He installed a shower liner over a shower body which he had improperly installed which caused leaks and a situation where we had to break through a wall to get to the improperly installed shower body to fix it. We supplied the materials including the shower body which he did not use but instead left the old one in which doesn’t quite fit with the new shower handle. The toilet was loose and crooked also not sealed on the bottom as per code. When I pointed out to the worker that he had caused a leak, water was pouring into my basement he attempted to charge me an additional $100 to fix his own mistake. The tiles were not properly spaced so some were too close to receive the black grout that we had intended to distribute over the whole tiling project, it remains unevenly grouted. With the uneven spacing it is impossible to grout properly. Overall a disaster of a job, most of the work he did had to be redone."

Elba R on December 2020

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Remodeling, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"The company represented to be competent and experienced at bathroom remodeling however the worker, Joel was not able to complete the job efficiently. He installed a shower liner over a shower body which he had improperly installed which caused leaks and a situation where we had to break through a wall to get to the improperly installed shower body to fix it. We supplied the materials including the shower body which he did not use but instead left the old one in which doesn’t quite fit with the new shower handle. The toilet was loose and crooked also not sealed on the bottom as per code. When I pointed out to the worker that he had caused a leak, water was pouring into my basement he attempted to charge me an additional $100 to fix his own mistake. The tiles were not properly spaced so some were too close to receive the black grout that we had intended to distribute over the whole tiling project, it remains unevenly grouted. With the uneven spacing it is impossible to grout properly. Overall a disaster of a job, most of the work he did had to be redone."

Elba R on December 2020


Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021


Kistler Pole Building Co Inc
9883 Old Rte 22
2.86(
7
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Kistler Pole Building Co Inc
9883 Old Rte 22
2.86(
7
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44 years of experience

Complete roofing services

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Millers Home Improvements
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No reviews
Millers Home Improvements
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No reviews
21 years of experience

Millers Home Improvements (MHI) Is a full service company. We can provide any service in your home. Interior or exterior of your home. We pressure wash, clean gutters, landscaping, seal driveways. There is no job to big or to small.

Millers Home Improvements (MHI) Is a full service company. We can provide any service in your home. Interior or exterior of your home. We pressure wash, clean gutters, landscaping, seal driveways. There is no job to big or to small.

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Guest house building services FAQs

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.

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