Yard Crashers - Season 8
1 - The San Francisco Treat
Air Date: July 12, 2012
A large backyard gets a Bocce Ball court, custom water feature and a grill station.
2 - Boston Backyard Theatre
Air Date: July 19, 2012
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.
3 - Play Ball
Air Date: July 26, 2012
A large backyard gets a baseball batting cage with custom wooden bleachers and grill for hotdogs.
4 - Rustic Mexican Riviera
Air Date: August 2, 2012
A nondescript yard is transformed into a rustic retreat with the addition of a large water feature.
5 - Upcycling the Backyard Space
Air Date: August 9, 2012
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.
6 - Woodland Retreat
Air Date: August 16, 2012
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.
7 - Cozy Cottage
Air Date: August 23, 2012
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.
8 - Cabo Chic
Air Date: August 30, 2012
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.
9 - Up-cycle and Upscale
Air Date: September 6, 2012
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.
10 - Matt Crashes Blog Cabin 2012
Air Date: September 13, 2012
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.
11 - Tranquil Staycation Backyard
Air Date: September 20, 2012
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.
12 - Urban Backyard Greening
Air Date: September 27, 2012
This urban backyard gets a badly needed dose of 'green' in this makeover.
13 - Lush Landscape and Garden Art
Air Date: October 4, 2012
This backyard makeover features a gorgeous array of plants, a new kitchen and a custom fire pit atop a botanical-stamped concrete patio.
14 - A Music Lover's Holiday Yard
Air Date: November 25, 2012
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.