Imagine walking out your back door and along a path flanked by perfectly groomed shrubbery. Outdoor mood lighting illuminates your way to a spacious hardwood deck. You climb the steps. To your right sits an inviting array of patio furniture next to a glinting stainless steel grill. Your pool water glistens on the horizon. A waterfall spills in the middle of the pool, a few feet from a bubbling spa spillover.

This is home-based resort living. Think it’s a dream? Think again. It’s possible!

From small one-shot projects to major overhauls, you can do a lot to transform your ho-hum backyard into the place to be.

In this section, we’ll guide you through the various components of total backyard environments, where a pool is the centerpiece of a much grander place.

Check out before and after images of some re-imagined backyards. Or if you have questions, our knowledge base can help steer you in the right direction.