Kyle Clapham

Chicago

Senior Editor at Qualified Remodeler

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2025 Outdoor Planning Guide: Projects

1 week ago | qualifiedremodeler.com | Kyle Clapham

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2025 Outdoor Planning Guide: Harth Builders

1 week ago | qualifiedremodeler.com | Kyle Clapham

6Location: Rydal, PennsylvaniaSquare footage: 427Project cost: $280,347Removing an existing, deteriorated covered porch and creating a multi-purpose three-season cabana for enjoyment and entertaining were the main goals. The design challenges included working with a 100-year-old structure, the limited space to meet code clearance next to a pool, introducing a new roof, and foundation levels to allow proper drainage and a future pool deck.
2025 Outdoor Planning Guide: Jackson Design & Remodeling

1 week ago | qualifiedremodeler.com | Kyle Clapham

6Location: La Jolla, CaliforniaSenior interior designer: Gabriel SepulvedaResidential designer: Arnold GarzaSquare footage: 478 (new patio cover above outdoor living space); 125 (yoga room with louvered roof)Project cost: $508,200Inspired by the rustic Arizona retreats a retired couple fell in love with while on vacation, the outdoor space embodies the sweeping openness and warm natural textures of the high desert.
2025 Outdoor Planning Guide: Harrell Design + Build

1 week ago | qualifiedremodeler.com | Kyle Clapham

6Location: Portola Valley, CaliforniaSquare footage: 2,100Project cost: $1.5 millionA retired couple in a high-risk fire community wanted to replace their aging redwood decks with a fire-resistant, multi-level outdoor living space. The new design combines safety with luxury, with amenities such as glass canopies, heaters, a fan and retractable insect screens. Additional spaces include a fire pit, hot tub, shower and a “weather room” protected on three of its sides.
2025 Outdoor Planning Guide: Innovative Design Build

1 week ago | qualifiedremodeler.com | Kyle Clapham

6Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaSquare footage: 4,340Project cost: $1 millionA beautiful solarium addition complements the historic architecture of the existing home and sits gracefully within the garden. Unlike typical sunrooms that utilize skylights, the solarium features larger sheets of commercial glass and a steel frame. To mitigate intense sun, Innovative Design Build installed motorized shades that enable the clients to enjoy their outdoor space year-round.
2025 Outdoor Planning Guide: CrossTek Construction

1 week ago | qualifiedremodeler.com | Kyle Clapham

7Location: Huntsville, AlabamaSquare footage before: 350Square footage after: 550Project cost: $95,000The homeowners never used an old deck built on two different levels because it was uncovered and a tripping hazard. A new, covered porch incorporates three distinct areas for dining, sitting and grilling. The main portion of the porch features a standing seam metal roof, stained tongue and groove ceilings, and full screens in order to keep out the bugs during an Alabama summer.
2025 Outdoor Planning Guide: Marrokal Design & Remodeling

1 week ago | qualifiedremodeler.com | Kyle Clapham

7Location: Encinitas, CaliforniaDesigner: Enrique CovarrubiasSquare footage before: 655Square footage after: 1,710Project cost: $2 millionA recently acquired property had stunning views, a prime location and spaciousness but fell short in terms of cohesive outdoor entertainment spaces.
2025 Outdoor Planning Guide: Elements

1 week ago | qualifiedremodeler.com | Kyle Clapham

11This new-build home offered just an underwhelming, covered patio and a completely blank-slate backyard. The client desired multiple spaces for entertaining, a generous pool and spa, and room for sports and games. Despite the extensive wish list, Randy Angell Designs brought together all the various elements into the project without overwhelming the space or making it feel crowded.
Editor's Note: Hold on Loosely

1 week ago | qualifiedremodeler.com | Kyle Clapham

9Fans of 38 Special, a Southern-rock band of the ’70s and ’80s, may remember their 1981 hit, “Hold on Loosely.” It’s not a song about business, but it’s a sentiment that business owners may want to keep in mind over the next few months. The lyrics are even more pointed: “Hold on loosely, because if you cling too tightly, you’re going to lose control.”No politics here, of course, but the U.S. is pursuing a dramatic trade policy transformation.
Ways to Increase the Potential Value of Your Remodeling Business

1 week ago | qualifiedremodeler.com | Kyle Clapham

11The best way to increase the selling value of your remodeling business is to treat it like an asset. You need to protect and position it for maximum return on investment. There are several important things to consider and work on if you want to maximize value when you sell. In addition, these things can be beneficial even if you don’t want to sell, and you want to step away or for any reason you can no longer participate in your business.