Yard Crashers

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.