Before: This huge backyard has lots of potential. The teens want a place to hang out with friends, while their mom wants a quiet natural sanctuary to sit and read a book. But right now, all that's here is an ugly white fence and an old sandbox.
After: Taking advantage of the existing shade trees, a north woods campground has been created. The once overgrown sandbox has been transformed into a deck with comfortable Adirondack chairs. A bluestone path ties this campy retreat together.
Once an odd, unsightly fixture in the back of the yard, this fence features a handpainted mural of a lake scene, adding lots of character to the retreat.
Single mom Louise Whirly would like a backyard where her whole family can relax together. Designer Tim Panchot transforms her boring yard into a woodsy retreat by adding pathways that lead to family-friendly fire pits, a deck and a tree fort.
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Before: The shed is an eyesore, but the homeowner really needs the storage.
After: The shed has been given a facelift. It adds the feeling of a guesthouse. Because real iron hinges were pricy, an easy and inexpensive solution is to handpaint the fixtures, complete with hinges and doorknobs.
Before: This old fort is an unfinished project that is structurally unstable and takes up space.
After: The fort has been reinforced with new wood beams for added strength. It's now a fun place for the teens to hang out with their friends.
Jim Sang
Lanscape Contractor, Sang Landscaping and Design
8400 60th St. N. Ste. 204
Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: 651-334-4501
Website: www.sanglandscaping.com
Patrick R. Mastey
Carpenter, Patrick R. Mastey Enterprises
4765 Fifth Ave. Northeast
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379-8704
Phone: 320-259-6135
Fax: 425-984-8554
E-mail: Patrick@pmastey.com
Website: www.pmastey.com
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