Ep 2. High Steaks
- March 6, 2017
Leave It to Bryan follows Bryan Baeumler, a contractor and renovation expert, as he helps homeowners tackle their home renovation projects. In season 7, episode 2 titled "High Steaks," Bryan takes on a project that requires him to transform a backyard into an outdoor entertaining space fit for summer parties.
The homeowners, a young family, have a spacious backyard but have not been able to utilize it due to its unkempt and dysfunctional state. Their dream is to have a space where they can host family and friends while enjoying the outdoors. They have already hired a landscape architect to design a plan that includes a swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit area, but as soon as they start the construction process, they realize they are in over their heads and need Bryan's help.
Bryan arrives at the job site to find a lot of work to be done. The excavation is complete, but the retaining walls need to be reinforced before the pool can be installed. The outdoor kitchen and fire pit need to be built from scratch, and the existing concrete patio needs to be removed and replaced with new pavers. Bryan evaluates the plan and comes up with a few tweaks that will make the project better. He suggests adding a pergola over the dining area to provide some shade, building a cabana next to the pool for changing and storage, and adding some built-in seating around the fire pit.
The homeowners are thrilled with Bryan's suggestions and give him the green light to proceed. However, they have one more request for Bryan- they want to install a steak grill in the outdoor kitchen. Bryan is hesitant as he has never built a steak grill before, but the homeowners are dead set on having one. Bryan enlists the help of a metal fabricator to design and build a custom steak grill that will fit in with the outdoor kitchen's aesthetic.
As the work progresses, Bryan realizes that the retaining walls are not stable enough to support the weight of the pool and kitchen. He implements a solution to reinforce the walls so that they can handle the load. This means that the timeline for the project is extended, and Bryan needs to manage his team's work to ensure they stay on track.
The episode features Bryan overseeing every aspect of the backyard renovation. He is hands-on and works alongside his team to get the job done quickly and efficiently. He also has to manage the homeowners' expectations as they are constantly adding new requests to the project. Bryan takes everything in stride and works hard to ensure that the homeowners are happy with the outcome.
In the end, Bryan delivers a backyard that surpasses the homeowners' expectations. The outdoor kitchen and fire pit are stunning, and the pergola adds a touch of elegance to the space. The custom-built steak grill is a masterpiece and quickly becomes the centerpiece of the outdoor kitchen. The homeowners are thrilled with their new outdoor entertaining space and can't wait to have their first summer party. Bryan, once again, proves that he can tackle any challenge and deliver incredible results.
Leave It to Bryan season 7 episode 2, "High Steaks," is an exciting episode that showcases Bryan's expertise as a contractor and renovation expert. It features a challenging renovation project that requires Bryan to implement creative solutions to overcome unexpected problems. The episode is a must-watch for anyone who loves home renovation, outdoor entertaining, and high-quality craftsmanship.
