Yard Crashers

Season 8

2012 · 14 episodes · 4h 40m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. The San Francisco Treat

   12 Jul 2012 · 20 min

   A large backyard gets a Bocce Ball court, custom water feature and a grill station.

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   2. Boston Backyard Theatre

   19 Jul 2012 · 20 min

   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.

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   3. Play Ball

   26 Jul 2012 · 20 min

   A large backyard gets a baseball batting cage with custom wooden bleachers and grill for hotdogs.

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   4. Rustic Mexican Riviera

   2 Aug 2012 · 20 min

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

5. 5

   5. Upcycling the Backyard Space

   9 Aug 2012 · 20 min

   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.

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   6. Woodland Retreat

   16 Aug 2012 · 20 min

   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.

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   7. Cozy Cottage

   23 Aug 2012 · 20 min

   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.

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   8. Cabo Chic

   30 Aug 2012 · 20 min

   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.

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   9. Up-cycle and Upscale

   6 Sept 2012 · 20 min

   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.

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    10. Matt Crashes Blog Cabin 2012

    13 Sept 2012 · 20 min

    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.

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    11. Tranquil Staycation Backyard

    20 Sept 2012 · 20 min

    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.

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    12. Urban Backyard Greening

    27 Sept 2012 · 20 min

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

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    13. Lush Landscape and Garden Art

    4 Oct 2012 · 20 min

    This backyard makeover features a gorgeous array of plants, a new kitchen and a custom fire pit atop a botanical-stamped concrete patio.

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    14. A Music Lover's Holiday Yard

    25 Nov 2012 · 20 min

    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.