Yard Crashers

Oct 4, 2010

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.

Oct 11, 2010

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.

Oct 18, 2010

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

Oct 25, 2010

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.

Nov 1, 2010

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.

Apr 21, 2011

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.

Apr 25, 2011

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.

May 2, 2011

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.

May 9, 2011

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.

May 16, 2011

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.

May 23, 2011

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.

May 30, 2011

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.

Jun 6, 2011

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.