Yard Crashers

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 and his crew crash a boring, neglected yard and transform it into a West Coast party pad.

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 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.

Chris transforms a neglected yard into an eclectic entertainment oasis with colorful areas for grilling, drinking, dining and relaxing.

Chris and his crew transform a dilapidated backyard into a modern bamboo haven.

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 give a blank-slate backyard an old world makeover, including a redwood deck and stone fireplace.

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.

A neglected yard is transformed into an outdoor courtyard perfect for crawfish dinners.

A yard overrun by dogs is transformed into an elegant dining and lounging area.

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.

Chris and the crew transform a narrow dust bowl of a yard into a rustic romantic haven.

A yard with a dangerous deck and above-ground pool becomes an amazing entertaining space.

A lone redwood tree in a big, empty yard inspires a mountain retreat makeover.

A choppy, unorganized yard is returned to its sleek midcentury modern roots.

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.

An unusable space turns into a functional outdoor entertaining area.

Chris and team descend on Blog Cabin 2014 and transform the backyard space into a lakeside retreat.

An outdated concrete bi-level patio is transformed into a contemporary entertaining space.

A recycled record collection turns this yard into a backyard getaway for musicians.

A barren yard is transformed into a Mediterranean living space using stone, columns and water.

A Charlotte, NC, yard is transformed into a party pad inspired by the homeowner's love of stock-car racing.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A big, boring space is transformed into a rustic refuge filled with an entirely edible landscape.

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.

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 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 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 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.

A tiny backyard is transformed with the addition of a new deck and a relaxing jet spa.

Homeowners who are also classic car lovers want an outdoor entertainment space that is functional and private.

An odd-shaped backyard gets a makeover with added dimension and features.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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.

This urban backyard gets a badly needed dose of 'green' in this makeover.

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.

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.

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 nondescript yard is transformed into a rustic retreat with the addition of a large water feature.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

A couple wants a low-maintenance outdoor living space to host game night in place of their small, random, concrete-filled overgrown yard.

Homeowners are desperate to have an Asian-inspired outdoor living area with a modern sense of style.

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.

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!

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.

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.

The Rose Queen herself delivers the plans that transform a boring, neglected Pasadena backyard into a space fit for royalty.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 young couple who loves to entertain gets a jungle of a backyard cleared out and turned into a twinkling woodland garden getaway.

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.

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.

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.

This yard is kicked up for some serious entertaining with a monster outdoor kitchen that includes a matching fire table for serving guests..

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 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.

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.

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.

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 plain yard becomes a woodland retreat with a lodge structure built over a hot tub, a wood deck and a cultured stone fireplace.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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!

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.

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 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 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!

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!

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.

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.

A neglected front yard gets an upgrade with all new planter beds, a formal boxwood hedge and decorative sunken containers.

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 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.

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 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!