Yard Crashers

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Yard Crashers
Genre Reality
StarringMatt Blashaw (2011–2014)
Ahmed Hassan (2008–2011)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons13
No. of episodes173
Production
Production companyBig Table Media
Release
Original network DIY Network
Original releaseApril 7, 2008 (2008-04-07) 
present

Yard Crashers is a television show on the DIY Network that surprises home owners with a brand-new yard. The show is hosted by Matt Blashaw who is a licensed contractor. Like other "crasher" shows on the DIY Network, Blashaw and his crew ambush homeowners while they are home improvement shopping, follow them back to their homes, tear apart their yards and help them do a complete backyard makeover. They do the complete renovation in two filming days. [1] The previous host, Ahmed Hassan (2008–2011), was replaced by Matt Blashaw in 2011. [2] Blashaw is also taking a hiatus from the show, hosting HGTV's Vacation House For Free, starting summer 2014. Chris Lambton will temporarily host Yard Crashers. [3]

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References

  1. Bashaw, Matt (24 February 2014). "THE TRUTH BEHIND "YARD CRASHERS"". MattBlashaw.com. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  2. ""Yard Crashers:" Ahmed Hassan Replaced by New Host". HookedOnHouses.net. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  3. Hammontree, Amy (7 May 2014). "Chris Lambton Takes the Reins on DIY Network's Yard Crashers". ScrippsNetworksInteractive.com. Retrieved 17 September 2014.