Matt's Mailbox Mission
Now Playing
Matt's Mailbox Mission 03:03
Now Playing
Tour Matt's Childhood Home 03:50
Now Playing
Flying High With Matt Blashaw 01:33
Now Playing
Matt Builds With His Dad 03:36
Now Playing
Just Surfin' Around With Matt 01:33
Now Playing
Blashaw Family Apple Pie 01:11
Now Playing
Skating with Matt Blashaw 01:02
Now Playing
Matt's on Top of the World 01:00
Now Playing
Learn to Surf with Matt 01:10
Blashaw's Best
Landscapes We <3
Matt Blashaw’s Best Backyard Transformations 38 Photos
Licensed contractor Matt Blashaw has elevated weekend DIY to an art form on Yard Crashers. Have a look at the blank (or, in some cases, cluttered and overgrown) canvases he’s encountered over the years—and the al fresco masterpieces they become.
3 Ways to Add Style to Your Yard
DIY Outdoor Furniture Projects
Concrete Stool
Now Playing
Concrete Stool 01:00
Now Playing
Combination Bench and Planter 01:00
Now Playing
Masonry Patio Couches 01:00
Now Playing
Wraparound Tree Bench 01:00
Now Playing
Copper-Topped Food Prep Table 01:00
Now Playing
Outdoor "Pottoman" Seating 01:00
Now Playing
Wire Mesh Gabion Furniture 01:00
Now Playing
Redwood Barbecue Grill Island 01:00
Now Playing
Make a Wire Gabion Prep Table 01:00
Now Playing
Deck Bench 01:00
MEET THE HOST
Matt Blashaw
This licensed contractor honed his handyman skills while working at his father's lumberyard through college.
About the show
Episodes
See Episode GuideRustic Vinyl Lounge
These homeowners are huge music lovers and former band members, so Chris and his team incorporated into their backyard a unique vinyl record bar countertop with beer dispenser, stained the existing concrete and opened up their patio by removing some of their dilapidated overhang cover. They installed concrete stepping-stones into the new sod, which leads you to a floating redwood deck and pergola. Off to the side they created a unique water and fire feature all in one. And finally, they planted colorful low maintenance plants throughout the yard and a large specimen maple tree to admire.
Hawaiian Paradise
Chris finds Sacramento homeowners who are desperate to overhaul their terribly overgrown messy back yard. They want a space with a Hawaiian vibe where they can cook and dine among tropical foliage. Chris steps up and delivers a space that includes a new deck with boardwalk leading out to a step up concrete patio with a beautiful hanging rock water feature. In addition, Chris adds a large outdoor kitchen with grill and prep space that is all faced with bamboo. Lush flowers are added to complete the Hawaiian entertaining space.
Contemporary Bi-level Patio
Homeowner Danae begged Chris to come home with her, and when he did, he agreed that her bi-level patio was uninspiring and dull. Denae and her husband want a contemporary usable space to eat dinner, cook and relax. Chris delivers with a sleek design that includes a wood overlay for the lower patio, a tile overlay for the upper patio and a colorful wood retaining wall. He also includes a fireplace and lounge seating for below, a custom dining table for above and a modern water feature. Finally, he adds lots of trees and funky topiaries to ensure privacy.
Woodsy Hideaway
These homeowners love the great outdoors! Chris delivered their love to them, which includes a natural stacked stone fire pit and redwood log benches and decomposed granite patio. A massive gable style pergola with an outdoor kitchen loaded with a stainless steel BBQ grill, a granite counter prep station and a combination pizza oven and smoker all in one. Adjacent to the grill is a live redwood edge countertop and a stoned faced bar. A large family style dining table with redwood stumps for chairs, a beautiful stone water feature and a brand new colored stamped concrete patio with colorful lush plants surrounds the entire yard.
Outdoor Racing Room
Matt finds Charlotte, North Carolina's biggest stock car fans and turns their boring back yard into an entertaining space inspired by their love of racing. Floor mats are laid out in a checkerboard pattern for the patio and an outdoor kitchen is added with a custom tool-chest barbecue along with a bar with a racetrack inspired concrete countertop. A step up to the winner's circle paver patio reveals a concrete "tire" fire pit, race car seating, water fall and curved arbor. Finally, privacy plants are added along with sod to complete the ultimate race car fan party pad.
You Might Also Like ...
See All Shows
Desperate Landscapes
Kitchen Crashers
