Host Paul Lafrance and his gang are ready to turn one couple's boring backyard into a multi-level dream-deck oasis. Bob and Joanne never use their yard because they think there's nothing back there worth enjoying. Paul's design gives them everything they want and more: multiple levels, a grilling area for Bob and a lounging area for Joanne. Throw in a water feature, and this couple will have the ultimate backyard escape.
Sarah and James have a really awful deck. It's the one that came with their new house, and so far, the space has been pretty useless. Paul and the crew take on this challenge and build an unbelievably gorgeous elevated deck. They battle the rain and the heat in the process, but the team comes out on top in the end. Sarah's new deck - and her cozy cottage on the deck - is enough to make anyone's life complete.
How big is too big? No such thing. This time Paul designs and builds a deck for Ken and Kathy that's bigger than any deck ought to be - 4,500 square feet of outdoor luxury. Throw in a saltwater pool, one hot tub, two cabanas, three gazebos and a stone grill area, and you'll never look at your own deck the same way again.
Leif and Sarah have a small baby and a small budget - but they've got a big yard and big dreams for an oasis in the back. Paul's design skills are put to the test: how to make something that is challenging from a design and construction perspective while sticking with a tighter-than-normal budget. The end result is a deck that is as impressive as it is accessible.
Steve and Debbie have a nice but rarely used backyard. Paul and the team are about to transform this underutilized space into a magnificent, multi-function outdoor den of relaxation. There's a lounging area, a covered grilling area, a bar area and an enclosed eating area. This couple might not use their backyard now, but when Paul is done, they'll rarely want to go inside.
Kendall and Crystal have a beautiful house and a beautiful view from their backyard. Problem is, they have a tiny and impractical deck. It's so small even their grill won't fit on it. Paul and the gang are going to rip the old deck out and replace it with an impressive multi-level work of art. And to top it off, they're installing a sunken hot tub.
Andrew and Shirley built their dream home. But their plans and their work ended at the back door. Enter Paul and the crew, who are coming in to completely transform the empty backyard. There will be curves, there will be shade from the sun, a hot tub and even a changing room. And did we mention the sandbox?
Heather and Luke are nice people, but their backyard is an eyesore. This time, Paul is going to achieve one of his greatest transformations - turning a boring bowling alley backyard into multi-area, multi-purpose oasis. There's a deck, there's a pergola, there's a shed. It's a beautiful transformation that even takes Paul by surprise.
Kim and Brad just spent a lot of time and money laying down stone in their backyard. They built a nice sitting pad, but they want more. And they want Paul to design and build whatever "more" means. But there's a catch -- Paul has to keep their stone sitting pad and incorporate it into his design. No problem. He can do that, and he can add a shed. And he can have a water feature competition with Jeff.
David and Brenda have a weird backyard. It's large, but it's also sideways. Right now, only the dog makes regular use of the space. Enter Paul and the crew, who build an amazing deck that includes a bar built into a tree, a grilling area, a sitting area and a smattering of bamboo.
Nimmi and Mani have a house with a picture-perfect view. They have a waterfront property surrounded by fantastic scenery, but they also have an existing deck that's falling apart. So Paul and the gang are coming in to make this extraordinary setting even more breathtaking. Out with the old, in with a three-level, glass railing masterpiece that matches the view.
James and Cindy have a baby, and they also have horses. They own and operate a horse farm and have a wonderful, stately home. But the back of the house is a different story. Paul and his crew are on hand to build a massive elevated deck, complete with a fully enclosed all-season dining room, stone patio and fireplace. Even the horses are going to be jealous.
Jen and Mike have a really cool house and a great backyard, but what they lack is a nice deck. They want Paul to design and build a new one and they want it to be unique. Paul and company are building an amazing deck that actually curves, with circles everywhere and wood that's bent.
Mike and Marina love entertaining in their beautiful backyard. Unfortunately the deck that came with their house proved that going big isn't always better. Paul and the crew tear out the old and replace it with a new multi-level deck. With space for lounging, BBQing, a huge eating area, circular fire pit space, a circular hot tub, a cedar lined three-season room and a seamless transition to the yard, the party is about to get started.
Laura-Lea and Geoff have a deck that's rotting and has to go. It's so bad they'd, rather their two boys played in the front yard then out on the deck. Paul's team enters and gives them exactly what they want - a family friendly deck that has space for children to play and a space for mom and dadto relax at the end of a long day. With spots for lounging, bbqing, dining and two sets of stairs leading into the yard you have a space this family will love for years to come. The final result is spectacular.
Liz and Chris don't know what to do with their large yard now that their kids aren't using it for soccer. Paul has a solution. You build a deck with a huge lounge area for mom and dad, of course. In this fun episode Paul and the gang build a cozy deck space with a lounge as a central focus. With a covered area for grilling, a dining area, bar and private lounge, Liz and Chris now have a backyard that's gone from all about soccer to all over stunning.
Danielle and Lyle survived a devastating house fire that took the back of their house and deck. Thankfully no one was hurt. To erase the past, Paul sets out to transform the backyard and create a brand-new deck that's calming, elegant and big enough for a party. The new deck design includes a bbq area with a built-in bar, a hot tub with a gazebo roof and room for a huge dining table. From now on this deck will generate nothing but happy memories.
Prashanth and Neerajah have a unique reason for wanting to transform their neglected backyard: they want to use it for their wedding reception. The problem is...it's a little overgrown. OK a lot overgrown. But this busy young couple knows what they need: a low maintenance space without a blade of grass in sight. Using an exotic hardwood called red balau Paul and his team say "I do" and transform an unloved space into the most adored spot in the property. And after never having to cut grass again they lived happily ever.
Brian and Tanya have a unique request: they want a two-tiered deck to enjoy their backyard, but they want it designed around their family’s winter hockey rink spot. Challenge accepted. Paul takes advantage of this tricky backyard and creates an upper deck with a screened in family room and a lower deck with a hot tub, bar and lounge, centered around the hockey rink space so parents can watch their kids play…except Paul isn’t a big fan of waiting for the winter. Apparently there is a way to have your deck and play hockey too.
Raun and Jasprit love travelling and want a deck to transport them to their favourite getaway. They have an ambitious plan to have their townhouse deck feel like a beach club in Miami or St. Tropez. Paul loves the challenge and creates a downtown deck unlike anything he’s tried before. Using whites, grays, retractable awnings and stainless steel privacy screens, Paul builds a deck and cabana that has this young couple feeling the ocean breeze outside their back patio door.
Samantha and David want something different, and want Paul to be as creative with their backyard as possible. Little do they know what that means. Paul and the team break new ground with this design. In this episode we see a backyard transformed with steel beams, ponds, elevated deck spaces and a suspended steel rod bridge that joins them all together. Did we mention there are three gas fire features as well? Different and daring, this is one transformation you don't want to miss.
Lori and Ross had an upper level deck that fell down a couple of years ago. Now they pretty much avoid their backyard. This couple loves funky and wants a space that's peaceful and different. Pretty much the opposite of what they have now. Paul and the team decide to take all of the square angles out of the yard with circles and curves. And build a pergola. But there are pergolas and then there are intricate circular pergolas with cedar slats and steel wire suspension. The pergola is spectacular. Throw in a three-season room, curved staircase, fire pit lounge and bbq area. This is a backyard they'll never want to leave.
Kevin and Pauline's large yard is a blank slate...and they want to use the entire slate. In this episode we see an incredible transformation. Paul and the crew battle rain, mud and a million details. Jeff takes every square inch of space without a deck and incorporates stone pavers and stone steps. The end result is a private oasis with a full outdoor kitchen, granite topped bars, a pool with waterfalls, pergolas and an enclosed cabana. Spectacular.
Jim and Sofia recently sold their family cottage. This retired couple loves the outdoors and wants a contemporary backyard space that feels like a cottage escape. This episode proves that small is mighty. Paul and the team give this small yard the full treatment and create three distinct deck spaces with intricate angled pergolas, a canvas awning, metal privacy screens and a built-in bbq spot with counters...oh, and a path leading to a stone pad fire pit area with a gorgeous privacy screen. Who needs to sit in weekend traffic?
Margaret and Dan have a large private backyard they love. The problem is they have no way to get to it from their current deck. The challenge: how do you get from a top deck to a bottom deck without having stairs taking up valuable space? Answer: a spiral staircase. Paul and the team come into this project inspired and build an incredible space that includes an upper deck with a metal spiral staircase leading to a lower deck with a hot tub area (with a motorized gazebo-like cover), bar and lounge, which then leads to a circular aerial structure with a circular stone pad beneath. Now that they can get to their yard, they'll never want to leave.
Silvina and Andrew are a tonne of fun. This couple loves to be different and different is what they're going to get. When you ask Paul to build you a space that feels like you're in the Caribbean...he's going to take that to heart. In this episode Paul and the gang take a boring townhouse backyard and turn it into a resort. Docks inspire the deck spaces: there's a tiki bar, a lounge area with a thatched cabana roof, turned cedar piers and bamboo...everywhere. Paul took a big chance on this one. And the results are simply amazing.
Sam and Irene have a small backyard but big ideas. This couple loves to entertain and frequently throw large dinner parties. They have two young boys but with a park nearby they want their deck to be all about entertaining. Paul and the team build an elegant deck, featuring a large dining area as the central focus with a huge gorgeous decorative pergola overhead and a built-in bench along one side. Exotic hardwood gives the deck space a sophisticated feel. And the kids even get their own table too. Bon appetit!
Paul and Ronit love their yard, but feel it is missing a deck. Their space has particular challenges including incorporating a beautifully landscaped pond and leaving enough green space for their playful pugs. They also want a deck that can be used for three seasons. Paul accepts the mission and builds three separate deck spaces including a breakfast bar with 700-pound glass top, a gorgeous metal fire feature, and a lounge area with hot tub that gives a perfect view of the pond.
What do you do when you have a West Coast woman who misses home? You bring home to her backyard. In this incredible episode Paul builds a backyard deck that feels like a ski chalet in the mountains. This deck has everything including a circular pergola with a curved couch that surrounds a fire feature - perfect for cold nights sipping hot chocolate.
In this episode Paul gets to design a deck for Boris, an executive chef and his wife Keren. And what’s the main feature? A gorgeous stainless steel kitchen with custom stainless steel pergola posts overhead. But that’s not the main feature for everyone. There’s also a lounge with a huge hanging fireplace and comfy cushions. Oh, and of course the putting green, which is a particular landscaping triumph. Paul and the crew fight through bad weather, heat and crazy ideas. Order up!
Can you build an escape in your backyard that feels like one of your favorite travel spots? Absolutely. In this episode Paul and the crew take on one of their biggest challenges ever and completely transform a backyard to feel like a travel destination with an Asian flare. This yard has it all: fire features, waterfalls, and a grilling area that would make any man’s heart sing. This deck takes staycation to a whole new level.
Tom and Katrina decided that instead of a cottage they want a deck that feels like a cottage getaway. Tom also has one special request – he wants an outdoor lounge with a TV. In this episode Paul and the crew exceed all expectations by building a gorgeous deck complete with stone clad walls and posts, cedar beams, a cedar roof and an outdoor kitchen complete with a quartz countertop. This spectacular three-season space is an all round stunner.
This episode proves that just because you have a small space doesn’t mean you can’t try big ideas. Shelley and Michael want a place to relax and they’ve given Paul complete creative control of how to get there. Paul transforms a narrow strip of yard into a grown-up lounge filled with comfy furniture, marble-clad posts, a grilling station with a stand-up bar area and LED lights embedded into the deck that change colour. Did we mention there’s a remote control for the lights? This is one lounge Michael and Shelley will never want to leave.
Karen and Rob have very busy lives. And a yard they don’t like. They love their home and want a space outside where they can unwind. Paul wants to give this busy family a place to relax where time stands still. Paul transforms an awkward space into a place this family won’t want to leave. There’s a hammock, a dining area, a built-in bbq, a breakfast bar and a fireplace zone with a glass-illuminated clock where the hands don’t move. Leave it to Paul to find a way to make time stand still. This family is going from having a space they don’t use to a space they’ll always want to be in.
Diane and Russ aren’t your typical couple and they aren’t looking for your typical deck. Diane is an artist and musician and wants a deck that reflects her creative personality. The couple also wants a space that reflects their gorgeous backyard that actually has a stream running through it. And at one point the stream has Paul running towards it. Paul decides to build the deck in the shape of a guitar, with a hot tub area that has an interactive metal sculpture above that you can actually turn, and a fire feature.
Conrad and Cristina have a unique challenge with their backyard. They need a yard to accommodate their family of nine. That’s right - this busy couple has seven children. They need their deck and yard to be a play space for the kids, a low-maintenance space for the parents, and a great hangout and eating area for their family as it grows up. Paul and the gang fight through snow, rain and cold in an effort to create exactly the deck this incredible family needs. With a dining area, built-in benches, a play structure and a bbq zone, this deck has it all. Their deck incorporates everything they want and it gives this family a unique space that will grow with them.
Judy and Mick have lived in their home for over 40 years. They have a beautiful backyard and a deck that has seen better days. Now that they have five grandchildren who spend the summers at their home, they want to re-vamp their space into something that the whole family can enjoy. Paul decides to start from scratch and replace their old deck with a three-level space that has a bbq area, a sit-down bar, a dining space, a huge lounge with a sectional sofa, a fire table and a gorgeous cedar pergola overhead. After 40 years Judy and Mick will have the family space they’ve always dreamed of.
Anne and Dave love their home, but they’re ready for a new deck. The deck has some sentimental value because Dave built it 20 years ago with Anne’s father. Paul decides to try and keep some of Dave’s original structure but gives the deck a facelift – plus a few extra touches. In this episode we see a deck completely transformed into an entertainer’s dream. There’s a bbq area with built-in counters, a lounge zone that looks out over the pool and a spectacular circular enclosed dining area with stone clad walls and a cedar roof. Dave and Anne get to keep a piece of the past while having a completely new space for their family’s future.
Geeta and Taran want something a little different. This couple wants to take their boring backyard and make feel as if they’re back home in Trinidad. Taran also wants a bbq space where he can cook large family meals. Paul can’t wait. This backyard is transformed into a space that begs you to relax. There’s a hammock space with white river rocks beneath and a gorgeous cedar pergola above, a bbq zone, dining area and a stone lounge with a fireplace. This yard went from a place Geeta and Taran didn’t want to spend time in to a place they won’t want to leave.
What do you do when you have a yard with a strange shape? If you’re Paul you take full advantage of it. In this episode Paul takes a pie shape yard and creates a triangle-shaped deck to compliment it. The deck has three areas that all encourage huge parties. There’s a built-in bbq area with an outdoor fridge, a large dining area and a gorgeous lounge with comfy furniture, beautiful steel cut privacy screens and lights to warm up cold nights. Homeowners John and Olga now have the backyard space they’ve always wanted.
After ten years of living with an empty backyard, Kenneth and Tutran realize it’s time to turn their backyard patch of grass into a family escape. With two young children, they want their deck to be multi-faceted – enough space for the adults to entertain, but also with a shaded place to relax as they watch the kids play. Paul comes up with a three-deck layout that includes a dining zone with a covered BBQ, a central lounge deck with curved cedar beams and a retractable awning, and a secondary lounge area to soak up the sun. There is plenty of room on this innovative deck for Kenneth and Tutran’s young family to grow into.
As busy parents always running two active kids to and from soccer games and tournaments, Lionel and Sonia want a true backyard oasis for the adults to enjoy. Going all in, they enlist Paul to completely remake their entire backyard! The makeover includes a unique circular island deck that is surrounded by waterfalls and a moat, and a complete outdoor kitchen and dining zone. With a pergola topped by shade sails and backed by decorative privacy screens, this deck provides Lionel and Sonia a true exotic escape from their suburban setting.
Tamara and Steve have big dreams for their shaded backyard – they want a modern style deck that can accommodate dinner parties for up to thirty people! Paul is up for the challenge and builds a multi-level modern masterpiece, complete with a large dining and bar area, two shady lounge zones and a second story BBQ walkout. Twin fire tables and a built-in lighting and sound system mean Tamara and Steve can entertain outdoors almost the entire year round.
With an awesome backyard swimming pool, Anita and Ken decide to finally upgrade the tired concrete patio that surrounds it. Paul dives headfirst into this deck build and creates two connected areas - an upper lounge zone with a fire table and a trio of waterfalls that cascade into the pool, and a lower dining zone complete with a harvest table and outdoor kitchen. Anita and Ken can finally escape the sweltering summer sun under the shade slats and retractable awning of their awesome new poolside retreat.
A young urban couple with two young daughters, Ileana and Lawrence want both beauty and function in their backyard. Paul designs a modern deck with a perfect blend of the two. A massive BBQ nestled in a marble countertop sits on the upper level beside a dining zone, and curved stairs lead down to the yard and children’s play structure. The lower lounge zone is surfaced in an elegant stone, and is joined to the upper level by a see-through outdoor fireplace. Ileana and Lawrence can enjoy their new urban escape relaxing under towering stainless steel beams and hidden by cedar privacy screens.
Darren and Delaine desperately want their backyard to accommodate their four children and large extended family, but realize their scattered collection of lawn furniture is not cutting it. Faced with a rare pie shaped lot, Paul goes all out with a creative semicircle design that includes chunky cedar beams and overhead awnings that enhance the deck’s outdoor amphitheater feel. There’s a comfy lounge zone, a built-in BBQ with a stone-clad base, and a central waterfall and sun lounging zone. Darren and Delaine can finally entertain their relatives in style!
No one likes maintaining a deck, and Cheryl and Andrew are proof of that! They want to replace their rotting cedar deck with a low maintenance version that has all the fixings. Paul’s got the perfect solution, a deck that’s surfaced completely in stone! This one’s got a ton of add-ons - a massive hot tub, a covered BBQ that’s connected to the house by a heated walkway, a fire table, a water feature and finally backlit translucent stone privacy screens! Not only will Cheryl and Andrew have practically no maintenance to do, they can also spend all of their free time relaxing on their luxurious new deck.
Selmin and Yasmin want to fill in their massive empty backyard with a deck big enough to accommodate their huge extended family. Their major request for Paul is to create enough privacy on a second story deck so the family can enjoy the outdoors without feeling like they’re on display. Paul dives into this one and builds an absolutely massive two-tiered deck. The first story level has three separate lounge zones that are completely sheltered from the rain and surrounded by retractable mesh screens to keep the bugs out. The second story level has decorative privacy screens and a curved translucent polycarbonate pergola that covers a dining zone and BBQ. This deck has a ton of style and privacy, and is truly one of a kind.
Cass lives at and runs a gorgeous beach club with an in-ground pool surrounded by 11 family cottages, and dreams of having a large outdoor communal space where everyone can congregate. Paul has the perfect solution – and it’s big! He encompasses the pool with two lounges covered by twin pergolas with retractable awnings, a separate dining and outdoor kitchen zone, and a large sun lounging deck. Abundant fire features enable the party to continue well into the evenings, as do two large backlit see-through stone onyx panels. Glass panel railings allow the community to socialize and take in the stunning view of the lake all at the same time.
Susan and Bert bought the perfect new house to retire in, except their open backyard has a nice view and nothing else! Paul has carte blanche on this epic outdoor space, and builds a main deck with dining and cooking areas that’s connected by three bridges to an octagonal island lounging deck. Stainless steel privacy screens block out the neighbouring houses, and stone clad posts support stainless steel pergolas that complete the modern look of the deck. Susan and Bert can now enjoy their retirement in luxury.
