Backyard Builds

Kirsten and Joel have short commutes. She’s a Realtor who works from the home office, while Joel is a sales representative with a make-shift workspace in their master bedroom. To help this couple reclaim their bedroom, Brian and Sarah look to the backyard for space to retrofit an old shipping container into an office.

Tina is a professional chef and amateur cake decorator. She and her husband, Patrick, have two young boys and a home that is overrun with both baking supplies and soccer equipment. To extend this family’s living space, Brian and Sarah turn their backyard into one part cake decorating studio and one part soccer field.

Ali and Hana have two very talented young children – and a very noisy and crowded house. Their son, Mateja, is a budding drummer, while their daughter, Mila, enjoys everything from tap dancing to violin. To give everyone in this family their own space, Brian and Sarah turn an old garage into a kids’ music and arts hangout.

Jon, Trish, and their two children live in a quintessential family-friendly neighborhood. They fell in love with the spacious backyard when they first bought the house, but 12 years later, it still sits untouched. To give the whole community an outdoor space to enjoy, Brian and Sarah build an outdoor movie theatre in their backyard.

Melissa and Lee have 3 very sporty boys. They need more room to play, and Mom needs some peace and quiet. To make this a win/win, Brain and Sarah turn the underused backyard into a sports court, a new lounge space, and a luxurious, 3-season Mom’s retreat.

Marlow, Phil, their 3 small kids, and Phil’s parents all live in one crowded house. Brain and Sarah transform their yard into a spectacular space for cooking, entertaining and playing.

Becki, Shawn and their 3 kids just moved from the city to a smaller country home. To extend their living space, Brian and Sarah build a new deck, a fire pit area, and a 3-season living space, in their first ever barn rehab.

H and her tenant Emma are bursting out of their 3-unit home. To help out both landlord and tenants, Brian and Sarah add storage space, plus a common lounge space in the backyard, with some urban inspired design touches.

Newlyweds Cheryl and Gavin love their new home, but Cheryl doesn’t love the sound of Gavin’s woodworking in the garage. Brian and Sarah help by building a dedicated woodshop and some chic new living space in their urban backyard.

Soon to be married Reneé and Tasos are embarrassed about their neglected backyard. Brian and Sarah make their yard honeymoon ready, with a sun deck, outdoor dining area and a Grecian inspired, 3-season garage conversion.

Jenn and Josh don’t have enough space in their semi-detached home to enjoy their hobbies. Brain and Sarah build a stylish lounge space and convert the existing garage into a multipurpose space for crafting and playing guitar.

Susan’s energetic son Harrison, has no space to dance at home without getting under his mom’s feet. Brian and Sarah build a dance space for Harrison to hang out in, and create a California-inspired pool and lounge area for Susan.

Love is large but space is tight at home for Lara, Mike, and their five children. Brian and Sarah free up space by building an activity-packed play zone, complete with tree house and recreation court for the children, with grilling, dining, and lounging areas for the whole family.

Brian and Sarah create a backyard for Pam and Kevin that matches their lush forest surroundings, complete with a double wrap-around deck and a hot tub. The team also builds a workshop for Kevin to perfect his craft of leather tooling.

Aarati and Dave both work from home, forcing their living room to do triple duty as a working, living, and play area for their children. Brian and Sarah create a flexible structure to cater towards both Aarati, Dave, and their daughters Naya and Zoey. They also install a sleek and sophisticated plunge pool and create an outdoor fireplace lounge.

Carly and Nate’s social media star dog, Dean the Basset Hound, has a lot of four-legged friends and owners visiting, leaving the home feeling cramped. Brian and Sarah create a bar and lounge that provides space for pet and owner gatherings alike, along with a stylish outdoor entertainment area.

Amy and Terry love nothing more than spending time outside with their daughters. Brian and Sarah build a dream enclosure to hang out in on summer nights, with a swimming pool change room and a new deck where Terry can grill.

Janet’s love for her nine grandkids is endless. But so is the chaos they bring inside her home when they come to visit. To take that energy outside, Brian and Sarah build a fun kid-zone in the backyard, but also a sophisticated adult area for Janet. It’s a Nana wonderland!

Ex-city slickers and newlyweds, Lauren and Mark, miss their friends and family from the city. Brian and Sarah create an enticing country retreat with an outdoor party pad, indoor dining and lounge areas, and a chicken coop. Now when Lauren and Mark’s friends visit, they never want to leave.

Downtown dog lovers, Dave and Jorge, love art and entertaining. But with tenants in their basement and no creative space inside, Brian and Sarah turn their uninspired backyard into a creative party lounge and build a shipping container-inspired structure for a cool, industrial feel.

Cool parents, Michelle and Adrian, are passionate about music and events. Brian and Sarah tune into their needs and amp up their boring backyard with a DJ den, a creative arts-and-crafts wall, and hang-out zones for family jam sessions.