The Weekender: "The Epic Backyard" Makeover (Season 7, Episode 1)

[@monicamangin5678]

Loved this makeover! So many homeowner friendly DIY projects and one EPIC transformation!! What was your favorite part?

[@jtwillis9855]

Such a great episode! Definitely the pergola - never thought they could be so cost-friendly (I have researched several$$$).

[@moussabby]

Loved everything but the DIY car street pavers were my favourite. Incredibly simple yet creative and a great way to include the kids in the space.

[@maryrobinson879]

Monica, how can I sign up for the Weekender to get assistance with my home?

[@Jkcreswell]

My favorite part was the pergola and the landscape with the crushed marble. Absolutely beautiful!

[@ab6565]

It looks Amazing!! My absolute favorite part of the project was the roadway for little ones... THAT was adorable and, yes, I hope to duplicate it. Thank you so very much for sharing and best wishes to Lowes and this beautiful, growing family!

[@WhatTheUck]

Dear Lowe’s This young lady is the reason I just subscribed to your channel. 🎤👇

[@weslieonsando1124]

Facts

[@athruz2589]

I missed Monica! And she looks great!

[@ExpressionsByJSquared]

Come to south NJ I’m 3 mins away from a Lowe’s I have 4 kids I need to finish this yard please

[@Jkcreswell]

SO EXCITED!!!!!!!! LOVE WATCHING MONICA AT WORK! SHE NEVER DISAPPOINTS!

[@lowes]

We've got incredible makeovers this season... and maybe a surprise guest too! 😉

[@DealerTags]

@@lowes That's so exciting! I can't wait!!

[@Jkcreswell]

@@lowes Monica can be my surprise guest at my house any day!!! Just sayin! 😉

[@Chavan1610]

Just yesterday I was rewatching the weekender thinking when will the next season come and here it is. Soo happy.

[@lowes]

Can't wait for everyone to see all the amazing makeovers this season!

[@moussabby]

Once again, Monica's proven that there's nothing she can't do, no space she can't transform with Lowe's. I'm so happy The Weekender is back, missed it so much!

[@bluecurlygirl]

Same. To ALL of that. I was literally searching for the weekender yesterday hoping that a new episode had landed but I had missed the notification. Missed it so much too.

[@monicamangin5678]

@@bluecurlygirl We missed you all too!! Excited for the season!

[@monicamangin5678]

We missed it too! Thanks for watching this first Episode!

[@IvoryS2012]

Yeah, right, especially when you have an entire vrew doing so much of the work for you and a corporate budget to do it with. Lol.

[@karenkanwhen6351]

I've seriously never clicked on a notification so quickly. So excited to see this episode!

[@kellypruitt2362]

Yay, Monica and The Weekender.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christinahartnett2316]

Holy crap!!!! Monica had leveled up!!!!!! So happy she’s back for another episode/season!!

[@OZYM1]

I’ve missed Monica!! She is awesome. So creative, and handy. Matt is an under appreciated part of this show. I love this web series. I’ve seen almost all the episodes from the beginning. I don’t care that’s it’s one long Lowe’s commercial. Monica be looking good. I’ve always thought she is pretty and very cute.

[@jannibal9273]

It is great to see Monica and Matty back again for a new season of projects. They are always inspiring. I have re-watched the entire Weekender series several times over the years to get inspired to do projects around my own house.

[@Yaro79514]

I keep saying it...Monica is the Mary Poppins of interior and exterior design , love her and love the weekender ❤

[@kategamgee]

My girl Monica is back, yay!!!!!!!

[@kaorisemaj]

AMAZING transformation, BUT can we talk about how incredible Monica looks?!?!

[@angelia-allen]

Is that her cause wow

[@patsygoddard2791]

I really missed this program. Everything looks amazing, Monica included.

[@monicamangin5678]

Thanks for watching! It's going to be a great season!!

[@LESHAUNWILL]

I love this ESPECIALLY since I have 2 grandsons who would really enjoy the kid zones. I’m going to do this in my new yard when I move. And the painted pavers are dope AF 👍🏽

[@ltellis63]

I love the difference these projects made in the yard. My favorite is the pergola, and with the sunshade it provides some shading for the interior home windows without blocking all the light. It's going to make a difference in the feel and energy usage as well. Win-win-win!

[@terskine7703]

I love the attention to detail, including kid friendly outdoor decor and using pavers and stones for polished but price friendly look.

[@cynthiacarvajal4486]

I missed Monica and The weekender. Even more so now that I'm a home owner♥

[@monicamangin5678]

Congrats on the home!! Excited for you to see this season!

[@WhaChuUpTo]

Monica! Ive missed you! 💕 So happy to watch your projects again and also YOU ARE GLOWING.

[@monicamangin5678]

Thanks for watching! We're so excited to be back working with Lowe's to help awesome homeowners like Rob and Monica!

[@johnbehneman1546]

WOW!!!! MONICA A TOTALLY AWSOME TRANSFORMATION!!!! EVERYTHING CAME OUT SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! I NEED TO VISIT LOWES!!!

[@lowes]

Thank you so much for the enthusiasm, John! We hope to see you soon.💙

[@lovingmayberry307]

Gorgeous! And what a cute couple!!

[@madelinerivera3837]

Love it all, the pergola is what I need for my yard! The play house was super adorable. Her son is gonna have so much fun.

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE THE MARBLE CHIPS!!!! ONE OF MY FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENTS. SIMPLE, EASY, QUICK AND CLASSY!!!

[@bast713]

Every transformation is cool, but every once in awhile you truly outdo yourself. This was one of them. It is epic.

[@KB-hs7vh]

Aww, what a great first episode! I love Monica and The Weekender team! What an amazing transformation!! 👏👏

[@monicamangin5678]

Was a really fun one! Lowe's has so many epic outdoor products to choose from - made it fun!

[@sarikamistry7366]

Simply Amazing, Awesome

[@beachysands4036]

Great makeover as usual. So glad Monica is back.

[@kelseybixler1543]

Can’t wait to see what the rest of the season has in store!

[@shikinmust6374]

Yeay.. can’t wait for another The Weekender 🎉

[@erikakrause3044]

YAAAAAAAAAYYYYY I flippin LOVE this content

[@monicamangin5678]

Yay!! So glad to hear that! Thanks for watching

[@megrizzo1385]

As always awesome design Monica !! So happy The Weekender is back!!!

[@monicamangin5678]

Thanks for watching!

[@LCLW63]

What an EPIC backyard! However that playhouse for that darling little boy! was the best! That was such a great & thoughtful touch.

[@dynamicpiece]

am i the only one that's always happy to see Matty?

[@lowes]

Matty's the best!

[@monicamangin5678]

I sure am!! He's the best Weekender Wingman!!

[@christineadams796]

What a beautiful backyard I love everything that you did I hope the family really enjoys it and such a beautiful family it is amazing job as always Monica

[@melissalainescotton7574]

YAYYYY!! This makeover is so good, love the pattern on the pavers! So excited for more episodes! So glad the Weekender is back! It's one of my favorite Design shows everrrr!!

[@LCHolley]

Season 7! Let’s go I love this series

[@jaclynstewartoclair208]

Monica you look great. I love all your makeovers. This one was so spot on. You are very talented.

[@monicamangin5678]

Thanks for watching!!

[@NanookiePookie]

Yayyy!!! Monica and the Weekender are back baby! We did a similar transformation with our yard but ours took a few weekends between the pergola and new paver patio but I'm really happy with the results

[@monicamangin5678]

Thanks for watching - your transformation sounds awesome!

[@katietatey]

Always love Monica and Matty and the Weekender! They are going to get so much more use out of this backyard now. :)

[@monicamangin5678]

They really are! Such a fun space for an awesome family!

[@my88sweetdreams]

Perfect Transformation… Ready to start on my Backyard too!!! Here I come Lowe’s‼️

[@lowes]

We're ready to help!

[@monicamangin5678]

Woohoo!!

[@kate-kate]

What? I was soooooo unprepared for new episodes!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@monicamangin5678]

Surprise Surprise!! Excited for this new season!

[@desilu1907]

So freaking glad you're back. You look amazing, Monica. This makeover was fantastic.

[@angelicoaa]

❤ Monica and everything she does!

[@phirintra]

Beautiful result … love it

[@weslynthomas6106]

I love watching Monica transform spaces. Great job again❤

[@Karen1234-]

Yay, The Weekender 👏🏽 I feel like this series is so underrated! Monica and the team are amazing! Great job guys

[@deannayoung5311]

Oh my goodness I need Lowe's Weekenders ❤🎉 to help me This is beautiful 😍🌿🕊💞

[@lurleanhunt9335]

It was EPIC! Add a wireless led puck light to the playhouse lightand that would be the sprinkles on top. Another stunning transformation! Monica is the G.O.A.T!!!

[@monicamangin5678]

Love the puck light idea!

[@lowes]

Thanks for watching, and what a great suggestion! 💙

[@cassiebrunson1590]

I'm sooo happy the weekender is back! Beautiful job!!

[@pattistuber8018]

Excellent backyard makeover! Beautiful

[@mindyschaper]

Looks amazing!! Love the highway for the kid.

[@gtportabella]

So excited!!

[@marcidunfee6063]

So excited to see Monica and the new season of The Weekender! 🥳🥳 Love what you did here, Monica, so pretty, cozy, and kid friendly. We may need to order the play house for our great grand girls, they’d love it.

[@monicamangin5678]

Your granddaughters would love the playhouse - customizing it was so fun!!

[@SteveandJoyBixler]

I loved this episode! My favorite was the kids playhouse!!

[@alexhitsdrums]

all the comments paying tribute to Monica, people love her

[@wendyreid2458]

Stunning backyard makeover

[@AnnEaton-xj6ic]

WOW!! The backyard is amazing!!🥰

[@monicamangin5678]

So happy for Monica and Rob and their growing family to use this space!

[@mauryroblovich]

Just finished watching. Not usually a fan of the marble mulch, but it looked SO GOOD here. And the painted pavers?! I didnt know pavers could be painted so that was something new I learned. The end result has me OBSESSED! Good work Monica + crew + homeowners! 🎉

[@Pejerro]

I'm already imagining a sunny afternoon, lying here, drinking a cup of coffee

[@GardenreetLighting]

I'm feeling so inspired after watching this episode! 💭✨ It's amazing to see what's possible with a little creativity and some help from Lowe's.

[@lowes]

That's what we love to hear!💙 What project are you considering for your backyard?

[@tommieboi707]

I love it! Pea gravel patio seems like such a budget friendly project. Thanks for sharing this! Starting my project this weekend. Cant wait!

[@lowes]

We're so glad you found this video inspiring, good luck with your project!💙

[@lukec.9819]

Hooray!!! Monica's back!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@monicamangin5678]

We're back!! Thanks for watching!

[@adriannehamilton2866]

Monica never disappoint. Her style makes her the weekend Queen 👑. Nice work.

[@monicamangin5678]

Aww thanks! I gotta say Lowe's makes it easy - so many awesome things to choose from!

[@rhoyalt1027]

It was an epic makeover. Great job!

[@jad8123]

Such a good job. Even the paver painted streets. I liked the pergola & was so glad it has a cover for shade. I never understood the purpose of without shade to begin with. Of course. Only Monica could make a playhouse look like a million dollar home. Keep up the good work. Now, if you would just come to the Philadelphia area. LOL!!!

[@lowes]

We're so glad that you enjoyed the episode! The Weekender shoots a number of episodes each season in the Philadelphia area. Make sure you are subscribed and have your notifications turned on so you'll see our next open casting call for The Weekender.

[@carolewhite4659]

Fabulous transformation and so many cool items that I didn't know Lowe's even carried

[@cremillard94]

Weekender is back! Love Monica. Going to tell my kids this is Martha Stewart.

[@SteveandJoyBixler]

Can't wait for the next episode!

[@monicamangin5678]

We'll have a new one for ya every other week!! The second ep is an awesome one!!

[@0headslap0]

@@monicamangin5678 Hi Monica! Any chance you want to come to Texas and help with my master bathroom? :)

[@letsgoexploreandmore5246]

Such a perfect solution for a Florida backyard! Thanks so much for these ideas I hope you don't mind I use some of them for my new home!

[@lowes]

We have a feeling your new home is going to look fantastic, and we hope you try out these ideas - that's what we're here for! 💙

[@DeeEyeAyeEnAye]

YES!!

[@louisesuth8141]

what a lovely surprise!!

[@holandadelgado831]

OMG!! Monica, my yard needs you. As always, you did an amazing job!! Houston,TX would be thrilled to have the weekender.

[@smilingvick]

This back yard look fabulous! Great job and I love how you laid everything out.

[@feliciajohnson558]

I would love to know how one gets lucky enough to get one of these weekender makeovers?!? This is so beautiful!!

[@donaji23]

@Monica You are looking amazing .. i love to see your makeovers !

[@pearlvongpusanachai5942]

EPIC again n always!

[@aimeescanlon4849]

Stunning!

[@ashleydonaldson6486]

Love it! It would level up the child’s playhouse to have a solar fan & plant a tree/utilize a sun shade to help it not be so hot/fade so quickly!

[@TheJOHOs]

Yay another season! Hi, Monica 😊👋

[@RoxiesPurposeDesign]

I never knew Lowe’s had a show😅 but I hurried and subscribed. This came out so so cute. Really transformed the space. Loved the pergola and the paver rocks that was painted like a road for her son. I know my little boy would love this as well. Great job everyone

[@lowes]

Thanks for subscribing! We hope you love the rest of the season just as much as this episode!

[@KathrynElenbaas]

Found this site because of the makeover she did for Drew’s bathroom. I have subscribed,

[@lowes]

We're happy to have you!

[@toriam15]

Wow, great transformation! That play house is so cute.

[@monicamangin5678]

Loved the playhouse too!

[@universaltruth2025]

A safe fenced flat back lawn to ride a bike around is probably the best play ground (and entertaining area) there is..

[@rubytimbers397]

BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️❤️

[@antoinettecrawford4351]

Hello Monica!!!!! I am so glad you are back!!! You look GREAT!!!! When will you come to Columbia, South Carolina? I want the same look. You make everything look so easy.

[@lorrieyork4864]

Love this. My favorite was the patio, loved how you did it.

[@robinsilk9445]

Beautiful transformation!

[@brendamann6393]

Would love for Monica to come and do a weekend project at my home. This diy was amazing.

[@cherylwhite2707]

Love the backyard

[@syebayip7661]

wow, Monica is looking so good now!

[@sylviaa5343]

Beautiful makeover. I'd love to have this done in my backyard.

[@meganfisher8410]

That looks amazing! I would have just swapped the dining and lounge areas but wow!

[@bndp]

very very very nice!! I would love to see some numbers instead of "wasn't too expensive" but as for the upgrade - it's insane!

[@monicamangin5678]

It's tricky bc prices change and people watch these for years - but we link all the products so you can see current pricing! :) Thanks for watching!

[@SeaTurtle515]

The pavers with gravel in between is very impractical with furniture and kids and I would have added a few trees in the corners.

[@TerriSiler-hv8in]

Not really. The pea gravel is great for those areas. Sturdy and will stay put.

[@TerriSiler-hv8in]

Everything gets leveled and a machine is used to level and vibrate the gravel and pavers.

[@LaurenceYugo]

Its such a great surprise to see this coming up on my YT page!

[@reginacooks2310]

Great transformation.

[@maryrobinson879]

Thank you

[@suzy1676]

Wow! 😮❤❤❤

[@BookZealots]

This was a great makeover. Did the canvas cover come with the pergola? A total cost at the end would have been great too. I need to budget my projects and the cost of things is helpful so I know what I need to save.

[@ceecee8757]

You're going to need about $6k-7k if you include the child's playhouse, minus the Blackstone Grill.

[@BookZealots]

@@ceecee8757 whew! Too rich for my budget. Thank you.

[@lowes]

Yes, the canvas sun shade comes with that pergola. Here's the link: low.es/3wshcaC

[@lowes]

@BookZealots we have lots of great options for shade to meet all different budgets, from pergolas and awnings to shade sails and umbrellas.

[@BookZealots]

@@lowes Thank you. I used the link to see if I could find the canvas separate and was able to find something that might work for my pergola. 👍👍

[@mariannerady1137]

super cute, looks great! I would be worried of the chair legs being caught in the gravel though