When indoor space isn’t enough, Backyard Builds showcases the endless opportunities outdoor areas can provide. The series stars contractor and designer Brian McCourt and design expert Sarah Keenleyside who work with homeowners to maximise their backyard’s potential by creating tailored, one-of-a-kind structures. Whether it’s a converted shipping container, cake studio, tree-house village or outdoor movie theatre, this contractor and designer duo can extend any living space.
Episode 1
Brian and Sarah create an outdoor sports pub for a housewarming party.
Episode 2
Brian and Sarah build a vacation-style getaway, including a volleyball court and kids’ clubhouse, in Sham and Ruban’s backyard.
Episode 3
Brian and Sarah build a new deck, fire pit area and three-season living space for Becki and Shawn’s country home.
Episode 4
Brian and Sarah bring Tammy and Sam’s backyard back to life with a new dining and lounge area, and a functional pool house.
Episode 5
Brian and Sarah transform Andrea and David’s basic yard, complete with a veggie garden, dining room, BBQ zone and a kids’ play space.
Episode 6
Brian and Sarah add an entertaining space for Nicole and Charles.
Episode 7
Brian and Sarah transform an underused backyard into a sports court, a lounge space and a mom’s retreat.
Episode 8
Brian and Sarah build a lounging space and a multipurpose space for Jenn and Josh.
Episode 9
Brian and Sarah transform Marlow and Phil’s yard into a space for cooking, entertaining and playing.
Episode 10
Brian and Sarah build a three-season hangout and a greenhouse, and put in new landscaping for a single mother of three.
Episode 11
Brian and Sarah create a honeymoon-ready backyard, complete with a sun deck, outdoor dining area and Grecian-inspired garage conversion.
Episode 12
Brian and Sarah help landlord H and her tenant Emma by adding storage space and a backyard common lounge space.
Episode 13
Brian and Sarah create a backyard for entertaining and playing.
Episode 14
Brian and Sarah build a custom wood shop and a new living space in an urban backyard.