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.
Debbie, Kevin, and their three children are a newly-blended family. There has been a lot of change lately, including a new house and school for the kids. To bring this new family together, Brian and Sarah build an irresistible treehouse village in their backyard.
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.
Craig and Claudia are new homeowners living in a space crunch. They share their new space with Craig’s brother, Craig’s parents – and their two massive dogs. To give these new homeowners a place of their own, Brian and Sarah build a sports bar and entertainment hangout in their backyard.
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.
Miriam and Mark are busy parents to four kids under 10 years old. She’s in school studying nursing, while he works two jobs. To help these hardworking parents unwind, Brian and Sarah build them a parents-only hideaway in their backyard.
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.
Steve and Tanya are Realtors who just bought their forever home a few doors down from Tanya’s parents. Their new home came complete with their own mini forest in the back. To complete their dream home, Brian and Sarah build a dream cottage retreat 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.
Bachelor Kyle’s first home is lovely and also small. His dad Jack has helped him renovate the interior, but the backyard is still barren and unusable. To help Kyle throw the ultimate housewarming party, Brian and Sarah build a sexy sports pub, a lounge area, a firepit, and a few extra surprises.
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.
Tammy and Sam are so busy, their backyard has fallen into disrepair and their 2 kids never use it. Brian and Sarah bring this yard back to life, and then some, with a new dining and lounge area and a fully functional pool house.
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.
Nicole and Charles have 3 kids, and their neighborhood parties are getting too big for their front porch. So Brian and Sarah add more entertaining space in the backyard, plus a 4-season garage conversion with a nautical theme.
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.
Andrea and David are foodies, but hosting in their ‘builder basic’ yard is no fun. Brian and Sarah make their farm-to-table dreams come true, with a veggie garden, dining room, BBQ zone, and a play space for their 2 kids.
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.
Lynna is a single mom with three teenage kids and the time has come for her to have the back garden of her dreams. Brian and Sarah deliver in spades, with a 3 season hang-out, lush new landscaping, and a beautiful greenhouse.
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.
Matt, Mary and their 2 kids, don’t use their backyard because the neighbouring ravine has taken over. Brian and Sarah face environmental challenges to create a beautiful entertaining and play space for the whole family to enjoy.
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.
Sham, Ruban and their twin boys aren’t using their big, boring backyard. To help this family embrace the great outdoors, Brian and Sarah build a vacation style getaway, with a beach volleyball court and a kid’s clubhouse.
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.
Breanna and Nick’s life revolves around socializing and physical activity. Brian and Sarah convert an old, underused shed into a beautiful zen’d out yoga studio, and create backyard partying, lounging, and dining areas.
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.
Creative couple Farzana and Reyan have maxed out all living space in their city-sized bungalow, leaving no room for Reyan’s home stained glass business or Farzana’s writing. Brian and Sarah build Reyan a spacious studio and construct an inspiring deck area.
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.
Sonia and Paul are big social connectors in their community, with a constant flow of visitors. Brian and Sarah turn their barren backyard into a social hotspot, complete with sunroom, giant chessboard, waterfall, and stylish outdoor entertainment spaces.
Sandra and David’s eldest daughter, Harlow, was born with vision challenges and their youngest daughter, Delilah, is just learning to walk. Brian and Sarah build a colourful playland getaway for both children to grow with, while also providing Sandra & David a decked out BBQ zone and dining area.
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.
France and Marc’s home is being outgrown by their sport-obsessed sons and provides no inspiring space for France to work from home. Brian and Sarah convert their rundown garage into a spot where France can work and where the family can relax, and while carving out safe areas to kick a ball and entertain in style.
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.
Medical doctors and busy parents, Cynthia and Boon, miss their camping adventures. Brian and Sarah perform some backyard surgery, and build them a cozy campground retreat (with some urban luxuries) so they can go straight from the ER to getting some R&R right in their own yard.
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.
Mom and son duo, Paul and Catharine, are overwhelmed by Paul’s multi-level backyard. Paul also finds his current indoor fitness regime frustrating. Brian and Sarah muscle up to the challenge by building a gym in his backyard, alongside a hot tub and a beer tap to help cool down after a big workout.
Since having two young kids, jetsetters Sonia and Peter have resorted to staycations at home, but their backyard is more of a headache than a holiday. Brian and Sarah create a luxury vacation destination in their backyard that includes a pool, spa, outdoor kitchen and a stunning four-season structure.
Paris lovers, Louise and Rick, want to share their European enthusiasm with their two daughters without racking up the mileage. Brian and Sarah build them a French-inspired urban escape. It’s Paris in their backyard! C’est magnifique!
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.
