New Views: Before
The distant view is sensational but the near view isn't. Tara and Doug Blackburn have put a huge effort into renovating their Craftsman-style home in La Jolla, Calif. The only thing standing between them and a true dream home is their nightmare of a backyard: Overgrown brush, dilapidated sheds and debris from old projects make this area an eyesore for them and a hazard for their three sons. Looking at this overgrown area, few people would expect it to become one of the highlights of the property.
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