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Couple Turns Their Backyard in the City into a Cottage Retreat

Why invest in a cottage when you can transform your backyard into a cottage-like retreat instead? With less commuting time and everything at your fingertips, it seems like the perfect solution for any city-dweller looking for an outdoorsy escape. Realtors Steve and Tanya agreed, which is why they recruited contractor Brian McCourt and designer Sarah Keenleyside to bring in the Backyard Builds team and turn their city home’s backyard into the cottage retreat of their dreams.



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