Original title
Yard Crashers
Released
4/7/2008
Origin country
US
Genre
Reality
Production companies
The Idea Factory, Big Table Media
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
17
Number of episodes
222
Professional landscaper Chris Lambton and the Yard Crashers crew turn ordinary backyards into striking spaces with novel takes on decks, patios, fire pits, water features, landscaping, hardscaping and more
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This outdated pink pool deck just won't cut it for these new homeowners who have big plans to entertain in their brand new backyard!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.
This yard is kicked up for some serious entertaining with a monster outdoor kitchen that includes a matching fire table for serving guests..
Ahmed is headed to Tampa, FL, to change one couple's yard from an ugly, blank slate to an entertaining paradise.
A family of five gets a complete yard makeover that turns a weed-filled blank space into an entertainer's paradise with a flashy outdoor kitchen that includes a grill and kegerator.
Professional caterers get a backyard makeover that turns their blank slate into a food-producing wonderland with a very unique entertainment hub.
This empty, weed-filled backyard becomes an oasis with the addition of a "spool" -- a spa-pool combo that's surrounded with rock walls and waterfalls.
This backyard is tricked out with reclaimed elements in every corner from the barn wood deck and antique Chicago street pavers to the "urbanite" fire pit made from their old concrete patio.
A young couple who has a rather drab backyard get an outdoor fantasy which starts with a mosaic inspired by the homeowner's artwork, a flaming water feature, beautiful paver patio and a huge stainless steel patio.
A young couple who loves to entertain gets a jungle of a backyard cleared out and turned into a twinkling woodland garden getaway.
A young Atlanta couple has a run-down backyard that has become a recycled mess. Ahmed and his team build an amazing mountain retreat, complete with a recycled picnic table, fireplace/cook stove and tons of beautiful plants.
This ignored and overgrown yard is transformed into a Moroccan-inspired hangout with bamboo plank walkways, a bamboo arbor, mosaic tile fireplace and lounge seating.
A growing family gets a splash of fun in their backyard with three new decks: a pool deck with a silky interior pool surface, a kid-friendly wet deck with water cannons and a raised composite deck with shade sail.
A bartender gets the ultimate bachelor pad with a margarita bar with a built-in TV. The pool is refinished in black along the new Caribbean deck and a "dock" is built to create another entertaining area along the edge of the pool.
A young couple who has let their backyard get the best of them gets a complete makeover with a "Bali" theme complete with a meditation deck, rain feature, poured-concrete patio and tons of new landscaping.
A sizable backyard that's become a storage space for a bachelor's toys and tools soars to new heights with a second-floor door and balcony, mature trees and a regulation horseshoe pit.
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.
A hillside renovation is complete with a swing that sweeps out over a knot garden, a 10-foot-long brick fountain built into a retaining wall and a three-tiered pergola and patio extension that features art and a drop-in barbecue.
This Las Vegas yard is transformed into party central with the addition of a massive fireplace wall and an L-shaped bar with an onyx countertop that lights up.
A once ordinary backyard in the desert is completely transformed into a cool outdoor hot spot complete with a modern splash pad for both kids and adults, plus a surprise outdoor kitchen.
The Rose Queen herself delivers the plans that transform a boring, neglected Pasadena backyard into a space fit for royalty.
A newly engaged couple with a boring, uninviting backyard sees their space transformed into a party place for friends and family.
Air Force Sergeant Ann Oluwadare commands the troops to turn her junk-filled backyard into a modern hangout using recycled materials and sleek metal accents.
An 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.
A newly single woman wants a place to entertain her friends while also having a place for relaxation. Ahmed's bringing in a cool water feature, a fire pit, two redwood floating decks and some custom-made shoji panels.
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 their Mexican heritage, these homeowners want a place to entertain while reflecting their culture's sense of fun and family. A new pergola, raised vegetable beds, new deck and fencing will surpass their expectations!
Ahmed and his crew are turning a small, boring yard into an artistic retreat for a Sacramento couple. And how does Ahmed top off this crash? With a gigantic orange tree lit from below and throughout with LED lights.
A young couple has a sparse backyard with no privacy and it's an old concrete slab with weeds. This blank slate is about to get the ultimate transformation and will become a hip entertaining space.
Ahmed is crashing Chicago and he finds a couple who craves an outdoor living area that's perfect for all seasons. They want a place to eat, drink and relax -- even during those windy Chicago days.
Homeowners are desperate to have an Asian-inspired outdoor living area with a modern sense of style.
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.
A couple wants a low-maintenance outdoor living space to host game night in place of their small, random, concrete-filled overgrown yard.
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.
A large backyard gets a Bocce Ball court, custom water feature and a grill station.
A Boston couple who are big sports fans gets 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.
A large backyard gets a baseball batting cage with custom wooden bleachers and grill for hotdogs.
A nondescript yard is transformed into a rustic retreat with the addition of a large water feature.
An empty lot of a yard gets an upcycling makeover by Matt and his crew. They repurpose used materials to create a privacy wall and concrete pathway.
A backyard surrounded by woods gets a circular hardscape and a stone fire pit. A giant dogwood is planted next to custom furniture and a new table and benches are made of reclaimed white oak for an outdoor entertainment area.
A couple is desperate to have their backyard transformed into a cozy French Country cottage before their wedding. So Matt and his team have stepped up to the challenge. This will be a wedding party goers won't soon forget.
A drab yard with a pool gets a major facelift from Matt and his team. He adds a contemporary flare by using composite decking, privacy walls go up and a tiled water feature transforms the boring landscape.
This yard gets an upscale makeover and an up-cycle kid area. Composite decking is used to create curved banquette seating and a 100-foot deck. A concrete kid-climbing mountain is created from old appliances.
Matt Blashaw and the Yard Crashers head to the 2012 Blog Cabin in coastal Maine. An overgrown yard gets a rustic-elegant makeover anchored by a cobblestone patio with compass design with a curved deck takes in the waterfront view.
This couple is happy to turn an overgrown, desperate backyard into a tranquil staycation destination with a decorative flagstone-rock patio, a fire-pit and custom daybed.
This urban backyard gets a badly needed dose of 'green' in this makeover.
This backyard makeover features a gorgeous array of plants, a new kitchen and a custom fire pit atop a botanical-stamped concrete patio.
Matt Blashaw transforms the neglected backyard of two music lovers into a space that's perfect for the holidays and year-round entertaining. And, the front yard gets some seasonal decor that puts everyone in the holiday spirit.
A neglected yard with a nuisance tree gets transformed into a Tuscan style getaway by Matt Blashaw. The tree's removed and in its place, a redwood hot tub, a brush finished concrete patio, a stone fireplace and a wood pergola.
Matt Blashaw transforms a loud, neglected yard into a peaceful, tropical getaway with custom waterfall that drowns out noise from the frequently passing train.
Matt Blashaw and the Yard Crashers turn a neglected, underused space into a taste of Tuscany. The backyard gets a custom wine bar, a new stained concrete patio, a water trough with rustic steel panels and a potted redwood bench.
An empty lot filled with concrete chunks gets a Country French makeover. Matt Blashaw gives the huge yard privacy with a 6-ft fence plus 2-ft of lattice. A fire feature, a redwood bridge and a stream are created as destinations.
Matt Blashaw transforms a dilapidated, overexposed backyard is transformed into a room with a view complete with barbecue island, a colorful water feature, a stone paver patio and a decorative redwood fence.
Matt Blashaw takes a neglected backyard and creates an Asian-inspired oasis complete with three new patios that lead to a sunken living room, a water-fire feature and a barbecue.
Matt Blashaw and Ahmed Hassan team up to create a family friendly getaway with a design including a metal screen water wall, a customized masonry couch and BBQ, a hand crafted concrete patio and an ancient ox trough fire feature.
Matt Blashaw gives a large yard a Country French-style makeover with a fire feature, a remodeled outdoor grill station with a new pergola.
A narrow, weed-filled yard gets a one-of-a-kind water feature that has water flowing from a steer skull. Matt Blashaw and Ahmed Hassan create a custom concrete seating wall as a place to sit for entertaining forty people.
Matt Blashaw and Ahmed Hassan transform a weed-filled yard with a one-of-a-kind checkerboard hardscape and metal-faced grill station that has a Retro Chic 50s diner feel.
Matt Blashaw and crew create an Italian-inspired outdoor room with a pizza oven in front of a revolving wall with a movie screen on the other side and more.
Matt Blashaw and the Yard Crashers crew find a California couple with three things of value in their backyard: redwoods, redwoods and more California redwoods.
Matt Blashaw gives a tiny space an outdoor grill station, a steel pergola covered with fabric and a dual TV cabinet, a cabana bed made from a trampoline and more.
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 backyard that's fallen into ruin gets an eclectic makeover.
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.
A renovation takes advantage of a yard's built-in elevation.
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.
An odd-shaped backyard gets a makeover with added dimension and features.
A homeowner needs an outdoor space to entertain her large circle of friends.
Homeowners who are also classic car lovers want an outdoor entertainment space that is functional and private.
A drab yard is turned into an outdoor room with a relaxing Zen feel.
A tiny backyard is transformed with the addition of a new deck and a relaxing jet spa.
Matt Blashaw and the team head to Blog Cabin in 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 provides a hangout area.
Homeowners eager for a private oasis in their backyard gets help from Matt Blashaw and his team. The transformation includes a wooden shade structure with a bamboo roof and ceiling fan, a stone fireplace and tile flooring.
A small blank slate of a yard is transformed by Yard Crashers into a shady oasis with multiple wood and metal shade structures, a large blue stone paver patio, metal mesh living screens and a natural stone bubbling water feature.
Matt Blashaw and the team turn an overgrown backyard into an entertaining space using the homeowners' love of wine barrels as inspiration. The dilapidated patio cover is demoed and a new shaded patio is built.
A couple's attempt at building their dream yard goes awry and Matt Blashaw 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 homeowner's wasted mud space gets a Cabo-style facelift with a pine timber pergola and redwood hanging bed complements of Matt Blashaw. A decorative boardwalk deck and bar seating finish off the transformation.
A young Napa Valley couple is drowning in weeds and struggling to control their overgrown backyard. Matt Blashaw and the team transform this mess into a gorgeous, private wine-country-inspired backyard retreat.
A veterinarian homeowner has let her yard go to the dogs. So, Matt Blashaw and his crew transform this yard into an adult lounge and furry friendly space loaded with luxury and playful pet spots.
Homeowners are desperate for a relaxing and meditative space in their backyard. Matt Blashaw and his crew deliver with a massive vertical garden wall, a custom redwood deck and arbor and a new stainless steel BBQ grill.
With the help of Major League Baseball and the MLB Network, Matt Blashaw and former pro player Eric Byrnes transform San Francisco's Giants fans boring yards into a GIANTS-inspired spaces.
A big, boring space is transformed into a rustic refuge filled with an entirely edible landscape.
A couple's small yard desperately needs Matt Blashaw and the team's help. Their dogs have taken it over and the space has become a dumping ground.
An underused outdoor storage unit becomes a useable outdoor game room with modern wall treatment and custom pipe and wood furniture. Matt Blashaw and crew deliver with a granite countertop bar and stainless steel grill.
Mark Blashaw and his team transform a shabby backyard into a woodsy retreat with a natural waterfall and pond, a country outdoor kitchen and a natural flagstone patio with a fire pit.
A fireman's large yard is desolate. He begs Matt Blashaw for a space he can cook and entertain. Matt designs a rustic space with a big boulder fire pit, a tall water wall and a huge outdoor kitchen faced in reclaimed wood.
Nashville homeowners have no idea how to tackle their steep yard until Matt Blashaw finds them and transforms the space into a traditional English garden. The sloped yard is leveled out with a private stone patio.
Professional homeowners are dismayed with what to do with their empty yard. Matt Blashaw transforms it into a modern fusion of art and Asian style with a redwood pergola, Zen rock garden and a one-of-a-kind outdoor kitchen.
Restaurateurs are overwhelmed with their overgrown, tiny space until Matt Blashaw and his crew come to their rescue. They make this tiny unusable space functional with a retractable dining table and floating wooden benches.
Roommates are tired of their boring yard that's bare except for a hammock. They're looking for an outdoor space that reflects their personalities. Matt Blashaw and his crew deliver with an upscale beachy retreat.
A yard that has gone to the kids is transformed into a modern heavy metal adult lounge with a unique outdoor kitchen, a concrete fire pit and a tree bench surround.
A couple of veterinarians have ignored their backyard due to an expansive home remodel and it's become cluttered and overgrown. Matt Blashaw and his crew clean it out, trim it back and build an organized space for entertaining.
A large overgrown tree in the middle of these homeowners' backyard makes this space unusable. Matt Blashaw and his team crash into the yard like a Texas stampede to clear out the space and start anew.
A Houston couples' backyard is a barren wasteland. This couple yearns for a space to entertain and dine outside, but they want it to reflect their funky personalities. Matt delivers an elegant space with eclectic overtones.
A Sierra foothills yard is plain, boring and doesn't reflect the beautiful environment around it. So, Matt Blashaw transforms it to reflect its mountain surroundings with a redwood deck and pergola.
A deserted backyard is converted into a modern outdoor theater with the help of Matt Blashaw and his team. The crew builds a new salt finish concrete patio, a large outdoor movie screen and unique fire bowls.
A backyard with an ugly, steep hillside gets some character when a pergola topped with laser-cut metal panels along with an elevated patio that houses a vintage-inspired fire pit thanks to Mark Blashaw and his team.
A Charlotte, NC, yard is transformed into a party pad inspired by the homeowner's love of stock-car racing.
A blank-slate backyard gets a taste of Asian flair with layers of redwood decks, a cool lounge fire pit and a one-of-a-kind floating table with a specialty wood countertop.
A barren yard is transformed into a Mediterranean living space using stone, columns and water.
An unusable farmhouse-style backyard gets a rustic country makeover that includes a farmhouse table with arbor and a one-of-a-kind branch chandelier.
A recycled record collection turns this yard into a backyard getaway for musicians.
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.
Amanda and Tyler have a boring back yard, but they'd like a place to eat and entertain. Chris agrees to help them with their vision.
A choppy, unorganized yard is returned to its sleek midcentury modern roots.
A bare yard becomes a beachy entertaining area with a bar and outdoor kitchen.
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.
Chris and the crew transform a narrow dust bowl of a yard into a rustic romantic haven.
A nondescript yard with an amazing view is transformed into a rustic, relaxing retreat. Chris Lambton and the crew build a large paver patio with shade and a wood arbor that defines the space.
Chris Lambton and the crew convert a blank slate of a backyard into a custom urban hangout. They replace the old concrete with a new broom-finished concrete patio and build a stone veneer water feature with three fountains.
A small yard is transformed into a welcoming, relaxing hideaway with a spa-side bar. Chris Lambton and his crew build a rustic bar customized with corrugated metal and concrete top and a custom retaining wall using wood and metal.
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.
A neglected yard is transformed into an outdoor courtyard perfect for crawfish dinners.
Toby and Malea are finally ready to take on their neglected yard. Chris rises to the challenge by creating an outdoor bar with built in barbecue, lush landscaping and a pig spit for the ultimate roaster's retreat.
Chris and his crew turn a fireman's boring yard into a party station with a reclaimed bar and a keg water feature.
Chris and his team give a blank-slate backyard an old world makeover, including a redwood deck and stone fireplace.
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.
Chris and his team head to Blog Cabin in Coeur d'Alene, ID, to transform the yard into a mountain retreat that maximizes the amazing lake view. They'll build features like a waterfall, a cedar hot tub, a nature path and much more!
Chris and his team turn a big blank slate of a backyard into a Tuscan-inspired outdoor living space for a party-loving couple.
Chris and his crew transform a dilapidated backyard into a modern bamboo haven.
Chris and his team turn a boring, hot yard into a colorful entertaining mecca with plenty of shade for guests.
Chris transforms a neglected yard into an eclectic entertainment oasis with colorful areas for grilling, drinking, dining and relaxing.
With the help of Chris and his team, this boring backyard is transformed into a splashy Spanish Courtyard with colorful metal art, a custom pub bar table and a relaxing lounge area.
Chris crashes a plain Cape Cod backyard and transforms it into a nautical-inspired entertaining space complete with a built-in barbecue, wood plank bar, flagstone patio and fire pit.
A desperate backyard in disrepair turns into a rustic sports lounge with a three-sided loggia, kegorator and oversized fire pit.
Chris Lambton transforms a backyard wasteland into a hillside party pad. Features include a redwood upper deck with a bubbling hot tub and a lower patio area with plenty of space to hang out. A massive new grill finishes it off!
Chris and his crew crash a boring, neglected yard and transform it into a West Coast party pad.
Chris and the crew crash a dysfunctional space with a tiny pink patio and no entertaining area. They transform 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 critters. Chris delivers a design with 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 adds 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 transforms the space into an outdoor living room with overlapping pergolas, fire pit and a 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.
A couple's original 1950s backyard desperately needs to be updated. Chris transforms it 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 Charleston arbor to welcome guests.
A couple's flood-prone yard is rotting, so they beg Chris for an outdoor living room suited to low-country style entertaining. He creates a huge outdoor kitchen and bar with a new smoker, a hanging daybed and raised patio.
Brent and Mariah's backyard concrete jungle needs help! Chris delivers a beach-y San Diego vibe that's perfect for entertaining, complete 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.
Chris and his team descend on Blog Cabin 2016 to turn an empty side yard into a recreational area complete with a stilted guest retreat and a sand volleyball court.
Allen and Lily's uninviting yard is haggard and ignored, so Matt Blashaw comes to their rescue with a Mediterranean oasis design that includes a large deck, barbecue island, stone water and fire feature and custom day bed.
Matt Blashaw transforms a dirt pile of a backyard with an old shed and dying plants into an entertainer's dream with the addition of a cascading rock pond, huge paver patio, reclaimed wood BBQ cooking station and games.
Sophie's soggy, sloping yard needs help, so Matt Blashaw designs a usable space with an English garden vibe. He also fixes a few problems he encounters along the way with retaining walls and drainage.
Matt Blashaw and his crew turn a barren yard into a Zen oasis by building floating decks that wrap around three reflecting pools. A pergola creates shade, and a redwood counter is the centerpiece of a new grilling area.
A small and hot back yard with a rotten deck is transformed into a quaint outdoor living room. The team installs a brand new deck along with a pergola, privacy screens and a custom outdoor sofa with a built-in ice chest.
Matt Blashaw transforms a small and cluttered backyard into a beer garden fit for a home brewer. Giant concrete pavers clean up what was once a mess, and a built-in barbecue and custom bar bring an industrial tap to center stage.
What was once just a barren deck and dirt landscape gets a shade structure, steel water feature, living wall and bocce court. Matt Blashaw adds lush green plants and a custom metal fire feature to create 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.
A small backyard 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 and a pizza oven make this backyard the ultimate party space!
Juan and Katy's expansive, empty yard doesn't give them enough living space to eat, cook and entertain. Matt Blashaw steps in and adds a huge gravel patio as well as a modern pergola with room for dining and lounging areas.
Homeowners avoid spending time in their dark, uninviting yard until Matt Blashaw delivers a design they can't resist. He installs a multi-tiered deck, a concrete paver patio with a fire pit and a custom wood and steel bar.
Back in his hometown of Orange County, CA, Matt Blashaw and his crew transform the small backyard of a fixer-upper into an industrial-modern retreat complete with inviting dining area, barbecue island and custom lounge chairs.
Matt Blashaw and his crew transform a cluttered backyard into a modern space with a water and fire feature. They replace broken patio furniture and uneven pavers with a custom outdoor kitchen, rolling tiki bar and high-top table.
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