This backyard is transformed into the ultimate bachelor pad complete with all the glitz and glamour of a Vegas retreat including a mahogany stained bamboo cabana! A black slate fire pit provides a social gathering space and is topped off with bright blue fireplace glass to really put it over the top. A soothing water feature with a bamboo fountain completes the look of this backyard oasis and gives the feel of poolside Vegas luxury!
A backyard goes from dog disaster to poker haven with the addition of a simple flagstone patio, brand new sod and a deck remodel.
This yard turns from dead veggie garden and an unused side yard, to a sophisticated slate patio and backyard bocce ball court! See how a dead patch of lawn becomes a family fun entertainment area. Also, there's no need to go out and buy an outdoor sofa when you can make one!
This outdated pink pool deck just won't cut it for these new homeowners who have big plans to entertain in their brand new backyard! See how this backyard's cracked putrid pink pool patio goes gets a smooth facelift. And, a hot pool deck gets some cool shade with a redwood shade structure. Plus, a useless bark strip gets nixed and replaced with poolside plants and some outdoor lighting for night swims!
This backyard turns from a muddy swamp and one big electrical nightmare to a rockin' patio entertainment hub. See how a smooth stained concrete pad replaces an ugly paver-patio. Also, some dangerous old misters hanging from electrical wires find their way to the dump and cooler misting fans take their place. Creative fence panels and an outdoor fireplace complete the look and make this backyard fit for some interesting homeowners.
One family's wasted space is transformed into the ultimate outdoor theater with a unique staircase entrance, redwood seating and an inflatable projector screen!
Talk about a blank slate. This backyard has nothing going for it. An ugly stucco wall, dead grass and plants and that's just about it. See how this backyard transforms from dead to lively as a floating deck takes center stage. Also, unusual mulches! Blue glass and rubber bark are key components to this makeover. A sun sail and vibrant sod take this yard to a new level.
This backyard turns from boring backyard to the ultimate hang out spot as an unused side yard gets a custom arbor swing and colorful sandbox for family fun! Also, a small paver walkway gets one major extension; a patio! Just some rock, sand and new pavers and this backyard has a space to entertain. One boulder bench and some new sod complete the look and gets this young family playing outside!
A neglected front yard gets an upgrade with all new planter beds, a formal boxwood hedge and decorative sunken containers.
An old brick barbeque becomes a stylish bar with stacked stone seating and a bordered gravel patio.
It's a whole lot of soggy sod. This young married couple has a great backyard but it's one giant mess when it rains. Plus, they live on the bottom of a slope, so their neighbors water pools in their yard, giving this backyard zero space to hang out. The homeowners thought they needed to build a simple French drain, but they need something better! See how some one wet lawn transforms into a usable draining patio.
It's one boring side-yard with loads of rock and a giant 100- year old olive tree. These homeowners had aspirations of creating a Tuscan setting but couldn't pull it off themselves. See how this backyard turns from a rock pile to an Italian garden with a copper water wall, roman stamped concrete and one hot fire table.
A blank slate backyard becomes a gourmet kitchen with a wood-fire oven and granite-tiled island, set on top of a natural flagstone patio.
This backyard gets an exotic makeover as it's transformed into a bamboo jungle! An old chain link fence and wrought iron cabana are completely remodeled with bamboo fencing and green wood. A unique, bamboo water feature serves as a stunning centerpiece for the yard and at six feet high, the sound of water completely drowns out the freeway noise!
This couple has tons of space in their backyard but no reason to spend time in it. This backyard goes from boring lawn to the ultimate hang out as a sweet galvanized gazebo fills the wasted space. Also, a few metal tables and comfortable lounge seating make this gazebo anything but ordinary. A new walkway, unique light posts and one colorful glass chandelier complete the look and gets this couple chillin' in their backyard.
This tiny yard gets a massive upgrade as it's transformed into a hip, urban retreat with clean lines and a very modern design. The existing concrete pad is stained to infuse color into the yard and poured concrete rectangles with inlaid tile extend the patio space. To top it off, a unique trellis adds vibrant pops of color with high-tech tiles unlike any you've seen before!
It's a yard like no other- sheep, rams and about two hundred acres. See how this interesting yard transforms from a hodgepodge yard to a backyard destination. An uneven flagstone patio gets replaced by a large decomposed granite patio, a few interesting window walls to maintain the view but block the wind and a one of a kind water feature for a one of a kind backyard!
This home brewer's mess of a yard is quickly transformed into the ultimate backyard brewery. A custom steel wrap-around bar with a dual tap beer tower serves as the centerpiece, accented by barstools made from recycled kegs! The party space extends out past the bar to a brick "fryer" pit and a keg table topped with beer caps!
This new house has a backyard that looks like it's got everything going right- a hot tub, brand new outdoor kitchen, even a shade structure! But it's ultra boring! See how this yard becomes a hot tub entertainment hub- complete with a colorful stamped concrete pathway, inviting U-shaped vertical seating walls with a pop of unique colored material, slate mosaic walls and a one of a kind shade structure make this makeover memorable.
This yard is transformed from a barren wasteland of dead grass to a relaxing, woodsy retreat. A dry creek meanders through, creating separate rooms connected by a bridge with a decorative arbor top. Cobble stone patios are placed on both sides along with hammocks and a bubbling, fogging fountain!
This bachelor is one happy homeowner but he's got a neglected landscape that needs some serious help. In just two days, this backyard transforms into the ultimate bachelor pad- complete with a resourceful gravel table, a sweet sail shade, lush sod, innovative ice chests and one luxurious hot tub- making this once pitiful backyard a colorful oasis.
A small, odd shaped yard is transformed into a griller's paradise with the addition of a deluxe barbeque island with built-in seating. Overhead, a redwood arbor with stripes of multi-colored shade cloth adds function and an element of design. Surrounding the patio a plank walkway and mow-free grass expand the usable entertaining space.
What was once a dead lawn, overgrown plants, unused kids toys and outdated backyard accessories gets a facelift. . With a sweet design and hard work, this backyard comes to life as a one hundred year old barn deck is set into place, a concrete chic fire feature and vibrant plants are incorporated into the mix.
A mixed-media patio expands the usable space in this tiny yard and adds artistic flare. Its unique design is composed of several different concrete pavers mixed in with natural flagstone. In the middle of the patio, an "island" is built to showcase a pebble mosaic water feature that anyone can build!
With a small house, this homeowner wants to expand the living space into her backyard. This landscape goes from unused lawn space to large paver patio framed by colorful hanging antique windows and a bright door. Also, some hardwood deck planks are put together to build some deep rectangular bench seating. Some new plants, hanging party lights and a tree stump turned into a slick coffee table and this couple gets the ultimate outdoor room.
A serious drainage problem is solved underground with a French drain that's disguised on top by plants and a dry creek bed. Creative, recycled seating is placed throughout the yard and a massive daybed caps off the end of the creek. Made of redwood and metal with huge outdoor cushions, this daybed provides comfortable lounging for six or more.
A matchbook sized backyard of mud and beige walls is transformed into a colorful urban oasis with a custom stucco fireplace, modern horizontal fence panels and an instant natural slate patio.
It's a great backyard but it isn't making a statement. But that all changes in two days! This backyard becomes entertainment central, complete with a colorful fire table and a one-of-a-kind outdoor shower that sits right on top of a custom curved deck. Plus, Ahmed takes this makeover one step further with a brand-new fence that has it's own beautiful stone pergola gate!
This small yard is transformed into an island oasis with the addition of a beachy concrete overlay, a unique tiki bar and a four-foot waterfall.
A decrepit backyard with a broken arbor, old deck and cracked concrete gets a modern face lift. In just two days, a steel arbor with colorful retractable shade panels, industrial water feature, milled cedar benches and framed patio are set in place and bring new life to this backyard!
His and hers entertaining spaces are added to this yard in the form of a slate patio with a custom concrete table and a putting green that blends in with the landscape.
This couple is bored with their yard of grass and over grown trees! See how a modern fire wall, giant clusters of custom planters, a decomposed granite patio and slick seating area give these homeowners a place to entertain.
This yard becomes the ultimate entertaining space with the addition of a concrete and sod checkered patio with built-in benches and giant chess pieces.
A plain old backyard is taken to the next level! These homeowners get exactly what they asked for- a Japanese inspired yard! An old metal shed is replaced by a stylish pagoda style shed with one-of-a-kind sliding doors. Plus, this team takes it to the next level with a shade structure and floating deck that actually matches the shed! A few slate stepping stones, slick barbeque grill, lanterns and lush landscape complete the "crash."
A waterfall is built coming out of a seat wall and leading into a fish pond to create a tropical oasis that's topped off with a cabana bar.
A backyard full of waist high weeds and bright hot sun is screaming for some help! In two full days this backyard is transformed into a Caribbean oasis. Two vibrant giant cabana peaks take center stage in this backyard, giving these homeowners some much needed shade. A "sandy" concrete patio becomes the new entertainment area. A rich tropical hardwood platform deck and matching walkway gives the yard some direction. Plus, Ahmad replaces the old dead weeds with some new sod. And, to top it off, a modern hammock and sweet fire feature make this yard feel like beach.
This plain yard becomes a woodland retreat with a lodge structure built over a hot tub, a wood deck and a cultured stone fireplace.
It's a disaster of a backyard! The garage is falling apart and the landscape is just plain ugly. With a whole lot of help, this backyard gets a major facelift. The old plywood garage is transformed into the ultimate snack shack! See how some rock veneer, a solid redwood counter top, a new door and a few beer taps give these two young single homeowners a place to entertain! Plus, you can't have a snack shack without a sports court! Top it off with a giant paver patio, custom light fixtures and some unique cocktail tables and these guys are sitting pretty in their new digs.
Ahmed gives the Disney folks a hand, behind the scenes, on this massive makeover. Plus he transforms his very own corner, along with our homeowner, into a Disney Yard Crash, complete with a sitting garden Ahmed style!
This bare yard is transformed into a griller's paradise with the addition of a barbeque island with a built-in grill and smoker. This island is covered in reclaimed Chicago Common brick veneer and topped with concrete countertops that include a bar top for entertaining. The surrounding yard is also transformed with a cedar deck remodel, privacy plantings and a bluestone and gravel patio.
Yard Crashers is taking it on the road and crashing Chicago. Host and licensed landscape contractor Ahmed Hassan finds homeowners with a giant backyard of grass, a cracked driveway and decrepit screened in porch that he's ready to transform. In just two days, the backyard is torn down and built back up with a giant antique cobble driveway patio that leads to a revived screened in porch complete with indestructible screens and one giant remote control screen the opens up into the backyard. Plus, they introduce an old piece for a new fire pit by using an antique sugar kettle shipped in from Louisiana. They build up beautiful stone around the sugar kettle and it's ready for the fire. A brand new barbeque, new grass and two truckloads of plants make this yard complete.
This crash muscles its way through the storm of the century to turn a neglected backyard with an abandoned water feature into a rustic mountain retreat for this outdoor loving couple. Ahmed and crew take the best parts of the homeowners' "river in progress" and transform it into a giant waterfall spilling into a running-water river bed winding around the yard and emptying into a new fire feature. Next, efforts are turned toward rehab'ing an existing patio by adding flagstone to increase the "hang out" space. The extra space creates a home for their beloved grill as part of a new outdoor kitchen featuring chunky leathered granite counters.
A disastrous backyard gets a major facelift. What was once a rotten retaining wall, plain dirt and shabby fence becomes a classy outdoor hangout. In two days, this backyard totally transforms as a pergola seat wall, moss rock water feature and tile patio take center stage. Plus, the homeowners have a ton of shade preventing grass from growing so host and licensed landscape contractor Ahmed Hassan uses recycled rubber mulch to create a soft surface.
An engineer's yard turns into an industrial paradise with a custom metal bar at the centerpiece with a little help from host and licensed landscape contractor Ahmed Hassan. Different types of metal are mixed to create a unique bar structure with rustic concrete counters and a steel awning overhead. A fire/water feature functions as another social gathering area and a cedar hot tub tucked into the landscaping creates a private oasis for two.
Yard Crashers is hitting up Las Vegas and crashing a desert backyard. Host and licensed landscape contractor Ahmed Hassan finds homeowners who can't get anything to grow in their yard, in fact, it's just dirt. In just two days, this backyard transforms from hot desert wasteland to a luxurious outdoor room complete with a custom barbeque island water table, a concrete fire feature, lush synthetic turf grass topped off with some flashy Vegas lights.
It's Yard Crashers largest yard yet. This huge yard goes from a bare and broken down blank slate to a pristine park. A soccer field gives the kids a place to play while a beautiful paver patio with shade structure above creates a hangout hub for adults. Host and licensed landscape contractor Ahmed Hassan creates a patio area which sports a one of a kind "aqua grill" with a water feature on one side and a BBQ on the other. A fire pit and matching benches add another entertaining area for the entire family to enjoy.
An unwelcoming spa overlooking a cluttered carport and yellowing lawn gets amped up with a yin-yang makeover. A 600 square foot composite deck mimicking tropical hardwood is built around the hot tub to extend the "hang-ability" factor. Host and licensed landscape contractor Ahmed Hassan enhances the view with a hip sheet metal wall which is welded with angular pieces of scrap metal. In the yard, an oversized octagon-shaped fire pit is plunked in the middle of a tranquil garden to give this backyard a chic yet serene style.
Ahmed headed to Tampa, Florida to change one couple's yard from an ugly, blank slate to an entertaining paradise. A raised patio is topped off with a pergola for shade and a massive water feature along the back with lights that change colors and flames that dance on the water. A crushed shell walkway leads around the yard from the pergola lounge area to an outdoor kitchen made from polymer cabinetry and hooked up with a high-end grill, side burner and unique beverage dispenser.
A young couple looking for a "Fancy Farmhouse" themed-yard gets a total backyard transformation with reclaimed elements at every turn. Salvaged Chicago street pavers and 100-year-old barn wood are used to create a unique patio and deck area up at the house, with an "urbanite" fire pit made from elements in their yard completing the look in back. To top it off, a custom cedar table with a concrete farmhouse sink provides a grill prep station for the massive charcoal grill.
A young couple that have a rather unimpressive Chicago backyard help transform it into an amazing outdoor experience, complete with new paver patio, flaming water feature, and stainless steel hot tub. The challenge here is clearing out every inch of the backyard and putting something awesome in its place in just two days. And the final result is highlighted by a new fence, new plantings, a custom bar with a mosaic inspired by the homeowner's artwork, and lighting that captures every detail of this yard that is designed for both intimacy and entertaining.
A young Atlanta couple has a huge but run-down backyard that has become a recycled mess. First the deck, retaining wall and foundation plantings are removed. Then the space is transformed with gigantic boulders, paver patio and rustic wood-burning fireplace, and the old deck is repurposed into an Amish-style picnic table. In the end, this couple finds themselves with an amazing entertaining and relaxation spot that is more mountain retreat than Atlanta backyard.
It's one overgrown and unused Atlanta backyard that's in dire need of some attention! Ahmed and crew are given the challenge of converting a large space into a Moroccan-inspired hangout. In just two days, this backyard is completely transformed as a bamboo plank walkway lead to the way to a Moroccan-inspired bamboo arbor. Plus, this homeowner lucks out big time with a mosaic tile fireplace, lounge seating and loads of outdoor entertainment.
A young couple that love to entertain transform a jungle of a backyard into a beautiful entertaining getaway with gazebo and fireplace. The overgrown and neglected yard becomes an entertainer's dream, complete with a new flagmat patio that opens onto gravel paths, plantings with lanterns and a new lighting design and a beautiful new gazebo . The refurbishing of an outdoor fireplace and new plantings throughout create a beautiful woodland garden ready for entertaining.
How many decks can you fit into one backyard? Natalie and Paul's growing family will have three in this water-themed episode. For starters, the pool deck will undergo a face-lift with brand-new coping all around. The interior of the pool also gets a remodel with a smooth Pebble Tec finish. Swimmers will have plenty of sitting room on a shaded composite raised deck adorned with handblown water-drop fiber optic lights. The kids even get their own play area: a wet deck with five water jets. This will be the yard all the neighbors want to hang out in!
This bartender's tragic yard is transformed into the ultimate bachelor party pad with a massive margarita bar that's kicked up with a built-in TV. The outdated pool is refinished in black, with sleek glass tile providing a pop all around the waterline and along the new Caribbean deck. To top it off, lush plantings provide pops of color behind a retaining wall, and a "dock" is built to create another entertaining area along the edge of the pool.
A young California couple has a backyard that is overgrown and neglected. There's tons of space and room for improvement, but with an old weathered deck, a corner tetherball court and overgrown vegetation, they just don't know where to start. The challenge here is to get rid of the forgotten elements of this yard while making room for the change to come. The final outcome is a Bali-style retreat for the couple, fused with a few elements that their children can enjoy. The end result is a classy reinterpretation of this backyard, complete with a meditation deck with its own rain feature, climbing wall for the kids, wine barrels turned into swings, and a curving custom poured patio.
Like so many of the guys you see manhandling power tools on "Yard Crashers," Matt Pidwerbecki is a general contractor. Problem is he spends so much time upgrading everyone else's home that he has no time left for his own yard, which is full of speedboats, power tools and way too much dead grass. This episode elevates the view of his rockin' backyard with the addition of a second-story door, balcony and composite deck, mature trees, regulation-sized horseshoe pit, soil-stabilized pathways, pergola-covered spa, and original pop art. In two days, this outdoor abyss will morph into a bachelor's bliss.
A backyard next to a creek is completely transformed into a cozy spot to enjoy a hot tub, fire pit, flagstone patio and redwood swing set. An opening cut into the newly built fence creates a yard with a view.
Landscaping a backyard slope poses an inherent challenge. But this brick-filled space is anchored by several great projects. Taking a cue from the existing brick retaining wall, the "Crasher" crew adds a 10-foot-long brick fountain with handcrafted metal swan waterspouts surrounded by a concrete deck. The back patio expansion includes a three-tiered pergola remodel that's tricked out in custom metal art, sunroofs and a brick basket-weave extension pad. The hillside gets all new landscaping to stabilize the soil, along with a swing-for-two overlooking a knot garden below.
This Las Vegas native gets her boring desert yard transformed into party central. A travertine patio expands the entertaining space as it leads from the sliding glass door out to a massive fireplace wall with lush landscaping all around. A seat wall and L-shaped bar are custom-built and topped off with onyx countertops that are lit from below with LED rope lighting.
"Yard Crashers" is taking on Sin City! A once ordinary backyard in the desert is completely transformed into a cool outdoor hot spot. This crash goes above and beyond with a modern splash pad for both kids and adults. Plus, Ahmed surprises these homeowners with a fully loaded outdoor kitchen, complete with a grill, blender, refrigerator and topped off with concrete countertops and unique tile. And in Las Vegas, you gotta have shade, so they bring in a one-of-a-kind cluster umbrella feature to keep this yard cool!
The Rose Queen herself delivers the plans that transform a boring, neglected Pasadena backyard into a space fit for royalty. The lower portion of the exsisting patio is stained. The homeowners then step up onto a new, 500 square foot deck that leads to a custom built steal and wood pergola. Below, a custom poured cement fire pit and benches provide a separate place to relax. Behind the pergola, gabion walls, hand built with 5 tons of river rock, take the place of a typical retaining wall. And in a nod to the Rose Parade, it's all topped off with lush landscaping, blooming roses, topiaries, a living portrait and DIY float- inspired yard art.
Ahmed and his crew are turning a small, boring yard into an artistic retreat for a Sacramento couple. First, a redwood deck expands the entertaining space, wrapping around from the sliding-glass back door out to an extended roof covering. Then, the team constructs an LED-lit cinder-block seating area in front of a custom-built water wall. And how does Ahmed top off this crash? With a gigantic orange tree lit from below and throughout with LED lights.
A newly engaged couple with a boring, uninviting backyard sees their space transformed into a party place for friends and family. In one corner, dead lawn bordered by a dilapidated retaining wall becomes an entertainment zone, and a PVC deck ringed by new retaining-wall benches overlooks a natural-looking dry creek bed. The opposite corner, with a too-small patio pad and crumbling fence, gets a stamped concrete pad that features a large BBQ grill island and travertine-style counters. The final touch? A remote-control awning.
Things heat up for some newlywed chefs when their bland backyard turns savory with the installation of a fully-outfitted outdoor kitchen, built from lightweight cabinets that are faced in stone veneer. An easy-to-install paver patio means entertaining family and friends, and vegetables are on the menu, homegrown and pulled straight from the new raised veggie beds.
Air Force Sergeant Ann Oluwadare commands the troops to turn her junk-filled backyard into a sleek and modern hangout using recycled materials and sleek metal accents. The blank cement pad becomes a colorful backdrop for a metal screen sculpture, wood and metal benches and a firebox. The overgrown yard is repurposed to make a vegetable garden, and old pavers are recycled into a new pathway and modern succulent planters. The addition of a rebuilt shed and metal planters completes this modern makeover.
A young Atlanta couple has a backyard that's lacking any direction or creativity. There's tons of room for improvement, but with a dated patio and a couple of hillsides causing drainage problems, they just don't know where to start. Lucky for these homeowners, Ahmed and his crew are coming to the rescue. The challenge is to fix the drainage issues and add hardscapes and a bubbling boulder water feature in very little time. Ahmed's also bringing in an artificial turf play area, pavers over the existing patio and beyond, and new furniture.
Yard Crashers is crashing Atlanta, and just in time! This newly engaged couple needs help. They're overwhelmed by their oddly shaped hillside backyard and are more than ready to trade in their overgrown trees for a modern design with areas for entertaining, reading and cooking s'mores. Plus, the couple would love to have a place for their dog to run and play. Ahmed's challenge is to repair the existing deck and extend it to incorporate more of the backyard. The Yard Crashers crew will also need to clear out the old dying trees and plant new ones. These homeowners won't believe their eyes once this crash is complete.
A newly single woman is ready to make some big changes in her plain-looking backyard space. She wants a place to entertain her friends while also having a place for quiet moments of relaxation. So Ahmed's bringing in a cool water feature, a fire pit, two redwood floating decks and some custom-made shoji panels. The new space will provide everything this homeowner is looking for -- and more!
Yard Crashers is taking on Chicago! And this young couple has a backyard with lots of potential, but most of the space needs to be ripped out and either replaced or repurposed. With their vast Mexican heritage, these two want a place to entertain their large family, but they also want the area to reflect their culture's sense of fun and family. The final outcome of this Mexican Fiesta backyard will deliver in spades. Starting with a new pergola and continuing through to a paver rug, raised vegetable beds, a new deck and fencing, this crash will surpass every expectation!
Ahmed is crashing Chicago, and he finds a couple who craves an outdoor living area that's perfect for all seasons. Their current backyard is a large, open space, and they want a place to eat, drink and relax -- even during those windy Chicago days. The Yard Crashers crew starts things off with a custom-built stone bar and a grill with a permeable stone seating area. Next, the addition of sienna stone will define a new lower level in the yard, and the team also brings in a cedar pergola. Also new to the space are an outdoor TV and a wood-burning stone fireplace. Newly installed cedar fencing and 1,000-pound autumn blaze maple trees create a private retreat for this couple, and the entire yard -- giant trees, seating areas and pathways -- is all lit for nighttime entertaining.
These homeowners are desperate to have an outdoor living area influenced by their Asian background and modern sense of style, and the Crashers crew gets right to work. First, a natural stone path that uses 2-by-2 square Blue Tudor stepping stones set in gravel leads to a new dining area and lounge space. Then, a 10-by-10 redwood deck is erected just 6 inches above-ground and covered with a bi-level metal roof that's supported by large redwood rafters. The deck will then extend uncovered toward the back corner of the yard. A built-in bench seating area will surround a square sand-filled fire pit that sits flush within the deck. And from both of these spaces, this couple can enjoy the tranquil sound of water trickling down a 6-inch-high metal water wall.
Young couple Carla and Chris have a sparse backyard with no privacy, and it's full of old concrete slab and weeds. This blank slate is about to get the ultimate transformation and will become a sexy entertaining space with stamped brick patios, fire pits and a barbecue bar, and covered arbors that lead to a private spa retreat. Lush trees turn the back fence into a privacy wall, and the empty yard is covered in the latest artificial turf to make it a low-maintenance and eco-friendly oasis.
These homeowners are both IT workers who have little time for yard care, but they'd like their overgrown yard to become an outdoor living room to host game night. What they end up with is a complete transformation, including a redwood deck with a stone fireplace, two water features flanking the corners of the yard and custom decorative metal panels for privacy. Plus, pavers are added throughout, leading to a cedar hot tub. And the best part? No more grass to maintain!
This young couple receives a Thai inspired backyard transformation including a brand new deck, a custom fire feature and a barbeque grill island. A floating meditation station is housed in a structure with a high-pitched rooftop not unlike those found in Thailand "stilt" houses. The floating nature of the build creates the above ground aspect in a stilt house as well as to create a space to be calm and meditate the stress away.
New parents, Carri and Andrew, have a large backyard full of run down hardscape, weeds and no shelter from the sun. This blank slate gets turned into both an adult and kid-friendly paradise complete with pond, bar area with fire ring and pergola for adult fun and a kid playground with monkey bars and balance beam. The lush pond and large trees create a private and beautiful space, and unsightly areas of the yard get hidden behind a new fence and bar area, creating a playground paradise for adults and kids alike.
This young couple receives a nature inspired old world makeover with a touch of modern. The topography of the yard has been transformed creating natural elevation changes and boulders have been added for seating on the new elevation. Fruit trees now surround the boulder seating area. Near the house, there's a leaf stamped pathway leading to a maple leaf stamped patio. On the patio stands a 16-foot high, hand huned pergola. The hand huning or planing of the wood is an old world style of decorating the structure in a one of a kind fashion. The structure is fastened together using the time tested techniques of mortise and tenon joinery. A touch of modern is added, as large planter pots become cushioned seats. Fruit trees now surround the boulder seating area. Near the house, there's a leaf stamped pathway leading to a maple leaf stamped patio.
This newly engaged couple receives an outdoor party place with modern privacy panels, a fireplace seating area and a custom made bar.The Roman style columns are transformed and squared off. Privacy panels are built throughout the yard to match to square columns. Using lime green and cobalt blue colors on the columns and panels, a festive feel is created. This space is open and airy, yet private.
Surfing loving couple, Todd and Julie, turn their desolate and rock filled Las Vegas yard into a tropical paradise. With a surfboard garden with planted surfboards, a shell water feature and waves of colored glass, a shaded patio with pavers made from crushed seashells and a custom beach themed fire feature, the empty desert yard becomes a surfer's Shangri-la.
Homeowner Bodie and his girlfriend Kalli love their house that has been in Bodie's family for years, but unfortunately, the backyard hasn't been updated in all that time. An old-fashioned patio cover, uneven bricks and no privacy make this space unusable for them and their young son. Their love of Tahoe is the impetus behind the transformation which includes a faux river rock water feature, new entertaining area with pergola, updated patio cover and beams, and a unique piece of art made from a resident tree.
A Tampa couple has no entertainment space, just grass on a sloping, uneven backyard. This backyard makeover consists of two thick paver patio areas. The top level has an outdoor bar made of polymer cabinets topped with granite and illuminated by different flashing colored LED lights. It also has a 40-inch TV built in. Adjacent to the bar are four grand water fountains underneath a decorative wood arbor. Then, step down on to a flagstone pathway leading to the lower level patio with a central fire feature adorned by three fire bowl columns.
Tampa homeowners Elizabeth & William Gourdine have a new house and a blank slate of a backyard with a lake view. The space goes from empty to entertaining with a unique bar complete with infinity edge water & fire features; a metal pergola; built in stone kitchen area and a custom TV cabinet.
Dave and Emilie Beecroft love the bright colors, water and painted arches of Mexico, but have a backyard with a tiny deck and awkward spaces that make it a far cry from a resort destination. Mexico is brought to their backyard with the addition of a large concrete patio stamped to look like Mexican tile, a water feature with a Mexican clay pot and a fire pit lined with Mexican saltillo tiles. The old unsightly wooden deck gets a bright terracotta makeover and a wooden arch is painted to frame a new garden area and create the feel of a Mexican Resort Retreat right in the backyard.
This Fijian couple would love to have a taste of their homeland in their backyard, but not in its current state. Matt and crew repurpose dilapidated deck into a tropical thatched palapa, turn an uneven paver deck into a fresh looking space using interlocking pavers and add bamboo plants for privacy.
This first-time homeowner wants an entertainment space out of her existing bare hillside. What she gets is three 3 terraces cut into the hillside. Level one is off the master bedroom, accessed via a new glass door to take in the view and features "T" arbors framing the view of her new space. All three levels are connected by new decorative concrete steps. Level two features a hot tub and custom fire feature. Level three features a massive, ancient olive tree. The three terraces are ringed with retaining wall seating for 40! The new space is also warmed up with additional plantings of Redwood trees, Japanese Maples, and a Willow tree.
A boring backyard is transformed from a non-usable space to a little piece of the Italian countryside with various areas to both entertain and to relax. The creation of a large elevated patio covered in pavers and an outdoor fireplace create a lounging area that provides a view reminiscent of the Italian countryside. The addition of large raised garden boxes and a multi-tiered fountain and benches create a strolling garden. With posts and wire framing a grapevine planting, a new stain on the existing patio and a handmade rustic wooden dining table, the yard becomes the perfect piece of Italy to use for entertaining.
This large backyard was empty except for a slab of concrete. Matt Blashaw and his crew totally transformed the space. A new outdoor kitchen wrapped in stone and topped with salvaged redwood, privacy walls using reclaimed farm wood, and a custom metal fire pit are just a few of the knock out designs. Surrounding the fire pit are custom-made campfire roasting forks. This large space transforms to an entertainment, eating and relaxing area for the whole family.
This large backyard was a weed-filled, useless space. The homeowners wanted a place to play while they entertain. So we gave them a regulation size Bocce Ball court bookended with custom made redwood benches. In the center of the yard, they got a pond-less water feature. And a grill station sits atop a new hardscape made of interlocking pavers.
A Boston couple, who are big sports fans, get an outdoor theater for year round sports viewing parties. A previously bare backyard yard gets a new hardscape, seating wall and a fire feature made of stone. And a shade sail over a new grill along with a custom made table.
An empty, neglected yard gets an upcycling makeover by Matt Blashaw and his crew. They repurpose used materials to create a privacy wall and concrete pathway. Old metal pipes are used as planters and antique looking window frames are created to add visual interest to an otherwise boring fence next to a Bocce ball court.
This unused yard goes from plain to "party pad" with the addition of a putting green and large concrete patio with covered barbecue island. A stone firewall flanked by benches anchors the patio and a custom table is added for alfresco dining. Finally, a creek with elevated stepping stones is added to connect the putting green to the patio.
A homeowner that's struggling with a backyard that's fallen into ruin accepts Matt Blashaw's offer to transform it with defined features. Taking a cue from the homeowner's eclectic style, Matt replaces a patchy lawn, rickety shade structure, and crumbling concrete pond with a system of curved floating redwood decks. Together, Matt and the homeowners build a new gate with "windows" that give the fence line a sleek, modern look. They pour a concrete garden wall that is treated to make it look like wood. A pergola with privacy screens creates a new area for seating. An old shed gets a facelift. And in the center of the yard, Matt and the homeowners place a DIY concrete and metal fire table, which highlights an inviting entertainment space.
This overgrown, boring yard is transformed into an inviting space for dining and entertaining. The small patio is expanded to include a barbecue island and large dining area made with wood and metal. An additional room provides a sleek concrete conversation area complete with water spillway and fire pit. Finally, bright redwood planters are built and placed strategically to anchor the new space in the expansive backyard.
A couple that spends countless hours maintaining a large backyard accepts Matt Blashaw's offer to make it beautiful AND manageable. Matt shows them how to build on the yard's strengths, by identifying areas that can accommodate new seating. An old deck is repaired and expanded to hold DIY storage benches. An ugly porch is concealed with a hanging plant wall they build from steel gutters, which serves as a backdrop for a new flagstone mini-patio. Matt constructs a hidden alcove for the homeowner's roll-in barbecue, and borders it with planters they mold using hypertufa ? a gardener's cement that looks like natural stone. The lawn is replaced with pet-friendly artificial turf. And Matt tears out dozens of old railroad ties to clear space for a show-stopping backyard 'secret garden'.
This empty barren Las Vegas yard is transformed into a lush relaxing space. A paver patio is laid and a steel shade structure is added which provides a dining space complete with new barbecue. Gabions stacked with stone provide a unique retaining wall which includes a cantilevered wooden bench surrounded by lush plants. A fire feature is added along with a gabion water feature surrounded by synthetic turf to complete the modern lines of this makeover.
This family wants a back yard that can host parties for their 5 kids. Matt doesn't disappoint when he transforms the boring yard into party central with the addition of a wood & metal dining pavilion with a unique storage wall, a sheer decent water feature and stucco fire pit. In addition, a privacy fence is added which includes a chalkboard and creative seating for the kids. Finally, a new grill, sod and plants are added to give this family the entertaining space of their dreams.
A sloped, messy yard has first-time homeowners baffled, until Matt Blashaw offers to help them take advantage of the built-in elevation. Matt shows the outdoorsy couple how to terrace their muddy hillside, and use the slope to create a backyard river, waterfall and fishpond that can all be regulated by remote control. A do-it-yourself footbridge establishes an attractive walkway across the river. Flagstone pathways lead to new areas for outdoor seating. A series of easy-to-install stone walls creates new space for gravel patios, a sunken campfire pit, a natural stone bench, and pine forest plantings. Together, Matt and the homeowners transform a pile of reclaimed barn wood into a gorgeous chevron dining table, complete with gabion legs that they fill with river rock.
This homeowner is desperate for a place to lounge and entertain her large group of friends. Matt and his crew hit the ground running by building a rustic metal seat wall with composite cap, a precast-fireplace with hearth and a redwood pergola, which includes a lush espalier screen wall, two bubbling rock water features, fresh sod, and a beautiful outdoor kitchen with kegerator. And finally, planting beds filled with colorful plants to give this single homeowner additional beauty in her yard.
A couple of first-time homeowners are confused by the shape of their oblong backyard, until Matt Blashaw offers to help them add new dimension and features to the oddly shaped space. Taking a cue from their love of archery and wine, Matt designs an Old World style yard, with cobble pathways and DIY 'stone' walls they shape from moldable concrete. A giant stone fireplace with a cozy hearth highlights a welcoming seating area on a new patio shaded by giant umbrella planters. Matt and his crew show the homeowners even more ways to mold concrete into a 'stone' water fountain, and a footbridge that is shaped and stained to look like natural wood. Carpentry projects include a DIY archery wall, wine barrel bar, and a dining table with a twist: a heavy-duty tabletop featuring a stone Lazy Susan.
These homeowners are classic car lovers with limited resources to create an entertainment space that is functional and private. Matt Blashaw and crew pimped this backyard with a decorative redwood sanctuary, a natural dry stack seat wall, a brand new flagstone patio and a one-of-a kind 1950's model truck for a BBQ island, and a tricked out 1930's model car water feature. All surrounded with a lush garden of privacy plants, large mature trees and blooming annuals.
A drab yard is turned into an outdoor room when the existing deck is enclosed with slat walls that define a new lounging area with fire boulder, and an outdoor kitchen with dining area. Different colors and textures of plants are added along with a red urn fountain. Finally, the existing grass is scaled down and topped with three red arbors, lanterns, and a tea house sculpture for a look that is relaxing and Zen.
A postage stamp of a yard is converted into an outdoor retreat, which features a new composite deck and arbors with massive stone columns. A double plexiglass wall of water is the backdrop for a relaxing jet spa. Custom stepping pads made of colorful tumbled glass adjacent to an extended stained concrete patio. Finally, a crushed limestone pad is compacted for this outdoor living area and unique fun and play coffee table. Beautiful trees and pops of color fill new masonry planter boxes.
Matt and team head to Blog Cabin North Carolina to help transform the massive waterfront property into a cozy entertaining area. He builds a solid covered pergola with a paver patio that extends outwards to provide a hangout area, complete with a ledge stone fire pit. Inside the pergola, he adds an outdoor kitchen, ceiling fan, cable lights & dining table. Finally, to connect the structure to the home, he adds steppingstones to the porch and builds an outdoor shower which is faced with the original home's shingles.
These homeowners are eager for a private, meditative oasis in their backyard, which includes a sleek wooden shade structure with a beautiful bamboo roof and ceiling fan, a contemporary stone fireplace, and tile flooring that mimics hardwood. A one of a kind glass tile art project and comfortable modern furniture are all surrounded by Asian inspired plantings and low maintenance synthetic turf.
This small blank slate of a yard gets transformed into a shady oasis with multiple wood & metal shade structures, a large blue stone paver patio, metal mesh living screens, a natural stone bubbling water feature, and a wood burning suspending fire feature. A one-of-a kind living dining table, and a custom chaise lounge/planter box unit. And finally, mature Chinese Elm trees for privacy and an abundance of colorful climbing plants.
Matt turns an overgrown back yard into an entertaining space using the homeowners' love of wine barrels as inspiration. The dilapidated patio cover is demo'd and a new shaded patio is built, anchored by a wine barrel pyramid water feature. An outdoor kitchen clad in corrugated metal is added along with a pub table. A wine barrel fire feature is built and surrounded by wine barrel chairs for a very unique sitting area. Finally, a light made from wine barrel bands is hung from the shade structure illuminating the wine barrel stave loungers.
This couple's attempt at building their dream yard goes awry and Matt comes to their rescue. After removing everything from the yard, a large concrete patio is poured and scored into squares with alternating stain color. A large wood grid incorporated with colorful tiles is built to support a water feature, while the wood from the old deck is upcycled into planter boxes. Finally, a large two tier bar is added, and synthetic lawn is installed for the dining area.
This homeowner's wasted mud space gets a Cabo style facelift with a pine timber pergola and redwood hanging bed. A decorative boardwalk deck and bar seating, plus a bronze fire table with comfortable resin patio furniture. A large farm wood dining table with seating for a large family and a beautiful Brazilian hardwood outdoor kitchen. Outlining it all are lush tropical palms and plants.
A young Napa Valley couple is drowning in weeds, struggling to gain control of their overgrown backyard. So far, the best they've done is used a corner as a makeshift car workshop, under a shade structure that could cave in at any moment. Matt Blashaw offers to help them transform this mess into a gorgeous, private wine country inspired backyard retreat. Projects include a gorgeous wall of privacy panels complete with custom metal medallions, Tuscan inspired do it yourself table and benches, and stamped concrete patios and pathways. Matt's design features a new fire pit, a pond with boulder waterfall, and Tuscan inspired plantings including large and dwarf olive trees. This couple is ready to make it happen in two days. But first, they'll have to move dozens of car parts out of the way.
This veterinary homeowner has let her yard go to the dogs. Matt Blashaw and his crew transform this yard into an adult lounge loaded with concrete benches, redwood privacy walls, a colorful stucco accent wall, wooden tile flooring, a modern redwood pergola with metal hanging chairs, a custom contemporary doghouse, large shade sail and low maintenance pet friendly plants and grass for the furry friends.
These homeowners are desperate for a relaxing and meditative space in their backyard. Matt and his crew deliver with a massive vertical garden wall, a custom redwood deck and arbor, flagstone flooring for a new stainless steel BBQ grill, an elevated reading area decked out with a unique privacy wall, custom hanging living frames and finally, a bamboo water feature for tranquility.
Matt searches and finds San Francisco's biggest Giants fans. With the help of major league baseball and the MLB Network, Matt and former pro player Eric Byrnes transform their boring terraced yard into a GIANTS inspired space complete with new huge platform deck with custom metal bar and wall mounted beer tap, a lounging area with large TV to watch all the games, a baseball coffee table and contemporary new deck railing plus lots of Giants bling for the ultimate ball watching mecca.
A backyard renovation with a taste of Asian flair features layers of redwood decks and a lounge pit area.
Stock car fans get a revamped back yard that is inspired by their love of racing.
A unique vinyl record bar countertop with beer dispenser; concrete stepping-stones into new sod; floating redwood deck and pergola; unique water and fire feature.
An overgrown yard is transformed into a Hawaiian-inspired entertaining space.
An outdated concrete bi-level patio is transformed into a contemporary entertaining space.
A lackluster side yard is transformed into a woodsy hideaway for outdoor-loving homeowners.
Chris and team descend on Blog Cabin 2014 and transform the backyard space into a lakeside retreat.
A stark Austin yard is transformed into a funky lounge for live music and entertaining.
An unusable space turns into a functional outdoor entertaining area.
Chris and his crew transform a trashy trove into a treasure paradise with a pergola and dining table.
A boring backyard is transformed into a place to eat and entertain; a granite countertop augments a smoker; a brick fire pit completes a new concrete patio; a metal water feature becomes a focal point; horse troughs are re-purposed as planter beds.
A lone redwood tree in a big, empty yard inspires a mountain retreat makeover.
Baseball fans see their plain yard become a relaxing, vintage-style outdoor space
A yard with a dangerous deck and above-ground pool becomes an amazing entertaining space.
A lackluster yard is transformed into an oasis with a waterfall and lush secret garden.
Pedro and Alicia purchased their Eichler home and have spent time redoing the inside but have neglected the outside. It's a messy space with no flow and no shade. The couple begged Chris to help them transform it into a mid century modern entertaining space. Chris starts with demoing the existing cracked concrete pad and replacing it with concrete squares in a grid pattern. Pedro is a chef so Chris adds a large 'L' shape kitchen & bar island faced in metal mesh, and an herb garden. For Alicia, he includes a large metal shade structure over a dining space. The rickety block wall is replaced with a cement and glass block water wall to become the yard's focal point.
Chris and the crew transform a narrow dust bowl into a rustic romantic haven...............................................
A nondescript yard with an amazing view is transformed into a rustic, relaxing retreat,
An urban hangout is built.
Eric and Cristin Botsford have a large back yard but there's nothing in it. They dream of a beachy escape that reflects their love of the ocean and Chris delivers! He gives Cristin a big concrete patio for their outdoor kitchen, complete with new grill and prep space, that is wrapped in cedar planks and topped with concrete pavers. Nearby, he adds a custom wood plank table that is covered with a bright shade sail. Chris upcycles Eric's home-made bench into a bar and tops it with a cantilevered pergola. He also gives Eric an outdoor shower with privacy walls made from shutters. In the center of the space he includes a low bowl water feature surrounded by grass and lush landscaping.
A tiny backyard is overhauled, with a redwood deck, surrounding spa, an attached bar and a beautiful outdoor dining area.
A yard overrun by dogs is transformed into an elegant dining and lounging area.
A boring New Orleans backyard goes from barren to 'party gras' fabulous with a shrimp boat party bar.
An ugly yard turns into an outdoor courtyard perfect for crawfish dinners.
Toby is finally ready to rid his yard of the junk and his wife Malea is thrilled. The yard has been neglected for 15 years and with a tiny house, this family of 4 can really use the space for cooking, dining and entertaining. Chris rises to the challenge by removing everything and scraping it down to dirt. He begins building it up with a huge colored concrete patio, then adds a large shade pergola and outdoor bar with built in barbecue. He includes wood slatted panels and a large fence for privacy, a custom made wood and metal kayak storage rack and a unique boulder fire feature. He finishes off with lush landscaping, sod and a pig spit for the ultimate roaster's retereat.
Chris Lambton and his crew transform this boring backyard into a beautiful party station, which includes a metal pipe fire feature, a repurposed keg water feature and two redwood decks. A massive reclaimed bar with a granite countertop and a concrete patio with decorative rock inlay, lattice screens for both privacy and greenscaping, crushed rock pathways and patios, all surrounded by colorful plantings.
Chris Lambton and his team transform a blank slate backyard into a private old world outdoor living space. His builds include a massive redwood deck with a wooden lattice privacy screen surrounding the sides and a beautiful stone fireplace as the focal point of the yard. A custom made bamboo and metal dining table is constructed with matching redwood benches. The yard also includes a lush lawn and a spectrum of colorful plants throughout the space.
Chris and his team head to Blog Cabin in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho to transform the spacious upper deck and front yard into a cozy hideaway with amazing lake views. He builds a slatted pergola with beefy metal posts, beneath a massive dining table and benches complete with a custom slatted bar and grill station and a vertical kitchen garden wall with trailing veggies and colorful flowers. In front, a dry streambed loaded with native and water bog plants to complete this modern Lakeview hideaway.
Chris and his team head to Blog Cabin Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to transform the lower yard into a mountain retreat space that maximizes the amazing lake view. He builds a 20-foot long waterfall with rustic wood and metal bridge. Nearby he creates custom metal and wood benches to flank the fire pit that sits on a massive locally sourced flagstone patio. In addition, he creates a private space for a cedar hot tub, a nature path with a one-of-a-kind lodge bench and an industrial ceiling for the indoor/outdoor game room.
Chris Lambton takes on a big blank slate of a backyard to give a party-loving couple the perfect outdoor living space. Three distinct patio spaces emerge starting with an elevated redwood tanning deck framed with a decorative curb. Center stage, the guys pour an oversized concrete pad that's popped with a circular boulder fire pit, wine inspired bench swings, and a stunning sheer descent water feature backed with glitzy copper. The last patio is the outdoor kitchen that boasts a stacked stone island with BBQ grill, copper countertop with aged patina, a mosaic pub style table, and a vertical herb and veggie garden lush with seasonal plants.
Chris Lambton and crew turn this dilapidated backyard into a modern bamboo haven. This transformation includes a beautiful bamboo retaining wall that doubles as a seat wall, a large overhang structure custom-made with gigantic bamboo panels for shade and beneath it is a tranquil copper water feature. A composite bamboo countertop bar with kegerator, adjacent to a beefy stainless steel grill, and finally, colorful plants complete the yard.
Chris Lambton and his team transform this wasteland of a backyard into a hillside party pad. His features include beautiful wooden stairs leading up to a redwood upper deck, retaining seat wall, and a bubbling hot tub. It also includes a lower patio area with stained concrete, a custom chaise lounge chair, resin outdoor furniture, and colorful potted plants. A decorative horizontal fence with hanging herb gardens alongside a massive stainless steel grill for outdoor cooking finish it off.
Katie and Ian have a boring yard that is so uninviting they never even think to use it. But Chris promises that he can turn it into an entertaining mecca! He starts with demoing the existing patio and replacing it with sleek concrete slabs. He adds a custom concrete bench and fire feature conversation area and artificial turf, plus plenty of drought tolerant plants. A big new barbecue is dropped into a one-of-a-kind prep space with white metal countertops. DIY pendants hang over a metal floating bar and a metal and wood dining table is also included. All this entertaining space is topped off with shade sails and a cantilevered arbor with perforated metal to provide plenty of shade.
Holly and her roommate CK live in an adorable cottage-style home, but unfortunately their backyard doesn't have any of the same charm. Holly wants a space for entertaining friends but wants it to reflect her eclectic and colorful style. Chris comes up with a design to do both, he adds a gigantic concrete patio that gets surrounded with colorful metal planters full of large trees and a variety of flowers. He then adds a large outdoor kitchen, faced in glass mosaic tile and topped with a funky concrete countertop, along with a large fireplace/water feature combo that acts as the yard's focal point. He includes custom light posts, an oversized dining table and a relaxation area complete with artificial turf and a hammock.
With the help of Chris and his team, this blank slate of a backyard gets a colorful old world courtyard. The center point of this yard focuses on a pop of color with unique metal art accent panels, a large redwood pergola, a brand new concrete patio, custom pub bar table with wooden glass rack, and a relaxing lounge couch. Two Spanish style masonry planters balance the yard with mature trees and plants around the yard.
Chris crashes his neck of the woods when he ambushes in Cape Cod and finds Christine & her boyfriend Chris, whose large yard and upper deck are both completely plain. Chris adds a large built in deck planter box for the flowers that Christine loves and adds a built in barbecue, grill prep area and wood plank bar, along with a dining table. The ugly deck spindles are replaced with nautical rope, and down below Chris adds a large flagstone patio with stone fire pit and four Adirondack chairs. In addition, a white pergola is added, along with a raised stone cutting garden. Finally the empty space under the deck is turned into an outdoor work out area.
A desperate yard gets a complete transformation including a new paver patio, an oversized metal fire pit with seating, and a massive reclaimed covered, three-sided loggia loaded with a flat screen television, kegorator and custom storage cabinet. Brand new composite deck steps, colorful container plants, a recycling stone water feature, a modern style cable wire handrail system and colorful plants with lush sod top the yard off.
Chris Lambton and his crew crash a boring, neglected yard and transform it into a West Coast party pad complete with a massive metal bar, redwood pergola, boardwalk deck and a rustic metal fire bowl.
Chris and the crew crash John and Kyle's backyard, a dysfunctional space with a tiny pink patio and no entertaining area. Chris transforms the yard into a private party pad complete with a cedar slat pergola, custom dining table and a matching bar.
This backyard has gone to the chickens and these homeowners desperately want to co-exist with their little critters. Chris Lambton delivers with a design that includes an oversized chicken coop, water wheel, a 10-foot farm table and a rustic grill island.
Chris crashes TJ and Julie's backyard, a sad space with a small patio and no landscaping. The crew brings life back to the yard by adding a huge paver patio with a dining table, a built-in barbecue island and a tranquil water feature.
Chris Lambton and his crew turn a neglected, overgrown yard into an urban putting green with a redwood deck, a custom prep counter, charcoal stone pathways and a rustic water feature.
Miguel and Stephanie's overgrown yard is a mess, with its dilapidated pergola and a cracking concrete patio. Chris comes to the rescue and transforms the space into an outdoor living room complete with overlapping pergolas, a custom fire pit and a new grill with bar storage.
Chris Lambton and his crew transform a dilapidated yard into a massive outdoor room, including an oversized bamboo deck, a custom bar made from wine barrels and a living wall full of colorful plants.
Kelly and Nicki's original 1950s backyard desperately needs to be brought into the present! Chris and his team transform the outdated space into a private midcentury modern entertaining mecca with a monkey pod fire feature, barbecue area with prep space and a large dining area.
Chris and his crew transform a dull, muddy space into a traditional Charleston backyard. They install a local hand-cut brick patio, an oyster fire pit, a reclaimed farmhouse table and a traditional Charleston arbor to welcome guests into the space.
Cory and Lauren's low-lying yard is rotting, so they beg Chris for the ultimate outdoor living room where they can entertain their friends and family in low country style. He and his team create a huge outdoor kitchen and bar with a new smoker, a custom dining table, a hanging daybed and a raised patio with a lounging area.
Brent and Mariah's concrete jungle of a backyard has nothing going on, and they need help! Chris delivers a beachy San Diego backyard perfect for entertaining with a colored concrete patio, redwood pergola, custom dining table and a surfboard bar.
Chris and his team head to Blog Cabin 2016 to transform an unused area under the stilted house into a lower lounge that capitalizes on the gulf view. He builds a wood and metal pub table, then adds a fish cleaning island, living privacy wall and a modern fire table.
Chris and his team descend on Blog Cabin 2016 to turn an empty side yard into a recreational destination complete with a stilted guest retreat, two-tiered deck with custom lounge chairs and a sand volleyball court.
Allen and Lily's uninviting yard is haggard and ignored, so Matt comes to their rescue with a Mediterranean oasis design. They want a place to hang out with friends and family, so Matt gives them a large deck complete with a barbecue island and a reclaimed dining table. He also adds an amazing stone water and fire feature as the center point, then builds a paver patio adjacent to it as well as a custom day bed with a pergola.
A dirt pile of a backyard with an old shed and dying plants is transformed into an entertainer's dream. An unused space quickly becomes everyone's hangout when a cascading rock pond takes center stage. Also featured is a huge paver patio, a one-of-a-kind farmhouse dining table, a reclaimed wood BBQ cooking station, furniture and games.
Sophie's soggy, sloping yard needs help, so she pleads for Matt Blashaw to come home with her. He designs a usable space for grilling, dining and lounging, all with an English garden vibe. He also fixes a few problems he encounters along the way, like installing a few retaining walls to level the space, adding drainage to move the water away and raising and reinforcing the deck posts. Finally, Matt adds a staircase for access and a composting area to give Sophie the ultimate outdoor space.
Emily and Bryan have a barren yard with an existing shed so, instead of fixing it, Matt and his crew make it a feature. They build floating decks around three reflecting pools and install a new pergola to create some much-needed shade, transforming the space into a modern oasis with a peaceful feel.
Yard Crashers is in Kansas City, Missouri, where a rotten deck in a hot and very small backyard is transformed into a quaint outdoor living room. In two days, a brand new deck is installed along with a pergola with retractable awnings to provide much-needed shade over a custom outdoor sofa with a built-in ice chest. Privacy screens with vibrant plants, a modern fire pit and a granite patio space finish off this outdoor room and make it ready for entertaining.
A small and cluttered backyard with dead plants and ugly concrete turns into a beer garden fit for a home brewer! Sophisticated steel planters and giant concrete pavers surrounded by turf clean up what was once a mess. Plus, a built-in barbecue and a custom bar bring an industrial tap system to center stage.
The team transforms a barren patio space into a modern hangout. What was once just a deck and dirt landscape gets a modified shade structure, steel water feature, living wall and bocce court. The addition of lush green plants and a custom metal fire feature creates one inviting party pad.
An Orange County backyard with zero purpose and tons of weeds is transformed into the ultimate hangout with a custom hammock sofa, water feature and two-tiered deck with a barbecue smoker. Plus, a pottery plant wall gives this backyard some needed color and life.
A small backyard of dirt and an old tree is transformed into an entertainer's dream. The lone tree is removed to make way for a large deck with built-in seating and a fire pit. A brick bar takes center stage as it's treated with white mortar for an antiqued look and topped with a sleek Alder top. Plus, a pizza oven, turf and modern slatwall make this backyard the ultimate party space!
Juan and Katy's huge back yard is empty and boring and they long for more living space to eat, cook and hang out with friends. Matt steps in and adds a huge gravel patio so there's no need for a lawn, as well as a huge, modern pergola with room for a dining and lounging area. Finally, he gives the space a touch of fun with a bocce ball court and jazzes it up with plants and shrubs.
This dark and uninviting yard has these homeowners staying indoors. Luckily, Matt agrees to go home with them and delivers a design that will allow them to live outdoors. First he installs a huge multi-tiered deck with a large dining table and a concrete paver patio with a fire pit and comfy sofa. Then he adds a sheer descent water feature with integrated bench seating and a chunky pergola with a custom wood and steel bar.
Back in his hometown of Orange County, California, Matt finds a couple of new homeowners who have been renovating the inside of their fixer-upper and neglecting their backyard space. Matt brings in his gang of workers and they transform the small space into an industrial-modern retreat with different "rooms," including an inviting dining area, barbecue island, gabion water feature, galvanized fire pit and custom-made lounge chairs. Then, he tops off this backyard overhaul with a vertical garden of succulents, new sod and lush landscaping.
A messy and cluttered backyard is transformed into a backyard perfect for entertaining. Matt and the crew take what was once a sea of broken patio furniture and uneven pavers and turn it into a space with a custom outdoor kitchen, rolling tiki bar and high top table.
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Chris Lambton and Matt Blashaw go head-to-head to see who crashes the best.