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Backyard Envy
About the Show
Award-winning pool designer Lucas Congdon founded Lucas Lagoons with the mission to create outdoor living spaces that are timeless works of art. The members of Lucas' tightly knit crew -- one of whom is his mother -- are builders, artisans and all-together unique characters. Follow Lucas and his crew as they tackle unprecedented designs, challenging clients, impossible build sites, malfunctioning equipment, crises in weather, unforgiving materials and much more in their quest to build breathtaking natural wonders in everyday backyards.
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Episodes
See Episode GuideHidden Party Zone
Lucas Congdon takes on the nearly impossible challenge of transforming a tiny, suburban backyard in Sarasota, Florida, into a luxurious pool space worthy of a 5-star resort. He also helps to hide its secret identity as the ultimate sports and party fanatic's entertainment zone.
For the Birds
A multi-generational, environmentally conscious family living in a designated bird sanctuary in Osprey, Florida, asks design expert Lucas Congdon to turn an outdated, rundown backyard into a human pool paradise and a bird pond oasis.
A Lazy River Runs Through It
Lucas and the crew build their first lazy river for a family in Pine Island, Florida. The dream pool design also includes waterfalls, a grotto and outdoor kitchen with an entertainment system for all the family gatherings. Then Lucas kicks it up a notch with an unexpected surprise.
In Hot Water
After 10 years of saving and dreaming for a pool, a couple wants Lucas to build them a "wow" factor. The crew delivers by creating a giant double-pool feature with a connecting stream and several customized surprises.
Green With Envy
Lucas and the crew build a Caribbean destination in a landlocked backyard. It's a clash of wills, however, as the clients demand a reluctant Lucas use green rocks to create a tropical oasis with a sand-bottom, salt-water pool.
Castle By the Sea
Lucas Congdon faces an epic challenge building a pool fit for a Roman palace on the Gulf of Mexico. He journeys far outside his comfort zone and even taps Emperor Caesar for inspiration on his quest to fulfill his clients' dream of living in a castle by the sea.
Top of the Mountain
Pool designer Lucas Congdon heads west to Bountiful, UT to build a dream backyard on the side of a mountain. Faced with many challenges, Lucas creates a Tuscan-themed pool complete with a spa, the biggest linear fire wall he's ever built and a grotto with a 23,000 pound lid.
A Lazy River Runs Through It
Lucas and the crew build their first lazy river for a family in Pine Island, Florida. The dream pool design also includes waterfalls, a grotto and outdoor kitchen with an entertainment system for all the family gatherings. Then Lucas kicks it up a notch with an unexpected surprise.
Fiesta de Laguna
A Venice, Florida, couple calls on Lucas Congdon and his crew to transform their existing pool into a resort-style pool with an old-world Mexico vibe. Lucas encounters several firsts while working to infuse Mexican flavors into his creation.
Top of the Mountain
Pool designer Lucas Congdon heads west to Bountiful, UT to build a dream backyard on the side of a mountain. Faced with many challenges, Lucas creates a Tuscan-themed pool complete with a spa, the biggest linear fire wall he's ever built and a grotto with a 23,000 pound lid.
A Lazy River Runs Through It
Lucas and the crew build their first lazy river for a family in Pine Island, Florida. The dream pool design also includes waterfalls, a grotto and outdoor kitchen with an entertainment system for all the family gatherings. Then Lucas kicks it up a notch with an unexpected surprise.
Fiesta de Laguna
A Venice, Florida, couple calls on Lucas Congdon and his crew to transform their existing pool into a resort-style pool with an old-world Mexico vibe. Lucas encounters several firsts while working to infuse Mexican flavors into his creation.
Castle By the Sea
Lucas Congdon faces an epic challenge building a pool fit for a Roman palace on the Gulf of Mexico. He journeys far outside his comfort zone and even taps Emperor Caesar for inspiration on his quest to fulfill his clients' dream of living in a castle by the sea.
Welcome to the Jungle
Award-winning pool designer Lucas Congdon and the Lucas Lagoons crew are challenged with bringing the jungle to life in a suburban backyard.
Waterpark Wonderland
Pool designer Lucas Congdon transforms a neglected backyard into a waterpark wonderland. With his most extreme remodel yet, Lucas creates a family fun zone complete with a waterslide and a double-decker party space.
Rockin' It in Rocket City
Lucas Congdon travels to Huntsville, Alabama, to build a military couple's lifelong dream pool. He designs the largest grotto-enclosed spa and widest waterfall he's ever created, and gives the build a tornado shelter.
Castle By the Sea
Lucas Congdon faces an epic challenge building a pool fit for a Roman palace on the Gulf of Mexico. He journeys far outside his comfort zone and even taps Emperor Caesar for inspiration on his quest to fulfill his clients' dream of living in a castle by the sea.
For the Birds
A multi-generational, environmentally conscious family living in a designated bird sanctuary in Osprey, Florida, asks design expert Lucas Congdon to turn an outdated, rundown backyard into a human pool paradise and a bird pond oasis.
Hidden Party Zone
Lucas Congdon takes on the nearly impossible challenge of transforming a tiny, suburban backyard in Sarasota, Florida, into a luxurious pool space worthy of a 5-star resort. He also helps to hide its secret identity as the ultimate sports and party fanatic's entertainment zone.
Top of the Mountain
Pool designer Lucas Congdon heads west to Bountiful, UT to build a dream backyard on the side of a mountain. Faced with many challenges, Lucas creates a Tuscan-themed pool complete with a spa, the biggest linear fire wall he's ever built and a grotto with a 23,000 pound lid.
Castle By the Sea
Lucas Congdon faces an epic challenge building a pool fit for a Roman palace on the Gulf of Mexico. He journeys far outside his comfort zone and even taps Emperor Caesar for inspiration on his quest to fulfill his clients' dream of living in a castle by the sea.
A Lazy River Runs Through It
Lucas and the crew build their first lazy river for a family in Pine Island, Florida. The dream pool design also includes waterfalls, a grotto and outdoor kitchen with an entertainment system for all the family gatherings. Then Lucas kicks it up a notch with an unexpected surprise.
Hidden Party Zone
Lucas Congdon takes on the nearly impossible challenge of transforming a tiny, suburban backyard in Sarasota, Florida, into a luxurious pool space worthy of a 5-star resort. He also helps to hide its secret identity as the ultimate sports and party fanatic's entertainment zone.
Castle By the Sea
Lucas Congdon faces an epic challenge building a pool fit for a Roman palace on the Gulf of Mexico. He journeys far outside his comfort zone and even taps Emperor Caesar for inspiration on his quest to fulfill his clients' dream of living in a castle by the sea.
A Lazy River Runs Through It
Lucas and the crew build their first lazy river for a family in Pine Island, Florida. The dream pool design also includes waterfalls, a grotto and outdoor kitchen with an entertainment system for all the family gatherings. Then Lucas kicks it up a notch with an unexpected surprise.
Hidden Party Zone
Lucas Congdon takes on the nearly impossible challenge of transforming a tiny, suburban backyard in Sarasota, Florida, into a luxurious pool space worthy of a 5-star resort. He also helps to hide its secret identity as the ultimate sports and party fanatic's entertainment zone.
