Backyard Builds

Tina is a professional chef and amateur cake decorator. She and her husband, Patrick, have two young boys and a home that is overrun with both baking supplies and soccer equipment. [HGTV]

Kirsten and Joel have short commutes. She’s a Realtor who works from the home office, while Joel is a sales representative with a make-shift workspace in their master bedroom.[HGTV]

Ali and Hana have two very talented young children – and a very noisy and crowded house. Their son, Mateja, is a budding drummer, while their daughter, Mila, enjoys everything from tap dancing to violin.[HGTV]

Debbie, Kevin, and their three children are a newly-blended family. There has been a lot of change lately, including a new house and school for the kids.[HGTV]

Craig and Claudia are new homeowners living in a space crunch. They share their new space with Craig’s brother, Craig’s parents – and their two massive dogs.[HGTV]

Miriam and Mark are busy parents to four kids under 10 years old. She’s in school studying nursing, while he works two jobs.[HGTV]

Jon, Trish, and their two children live in a quintessential family-friendly neighborhood. They fell in love with the spacious backyard when they first bought the house, but 12 years later, it still sits untouched. [HGTV]

Steve and Tanya are Realtors who just bought their forever home a few doors down from Tanya’s parents. Their new home came complete with their own mini forest in the back.[HGTV]