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Backyard Builds is a Canadian home renovation reality series, which premiered in 2017 on HGTV. [1] Hosted by designer Sarah Keenleyside and contractor Brian McCourt, the series features the duo redesigning and renovating homeowners' back yards into more flexible and versatile outdoor living spaces. [2]

The series received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Lifestyle Program or Series at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards in 2018. [3]

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References

  1. "Backyard Builds takes renos outdoors in new series". Halifax Chronicle-Herald , April 6, 2017.
  2. "Investing in backyard retreats". Windsor Star , April 29, 2017.
  3. "Cardinal, Letterkenny and Kim’s Convenience top 2018 Canadian Screen Award nominees". TV, eh?, January 16, 2018.