Backyards to Envy This Fourth of July

It's that time of year again. Independence Day means we're heating up the grills, shooting off fireworks and having an all-out ball outside.

Of course, it might be a lot more fun if you had the kind of backyard that these homes do.

We don't know about you, but we're about to explode like a firecracker with jealousy over these homes' totally awesome outdoor areas. If you're dreaming of throwing a July 4th bash in the best backyard anyone has ever seen, then take your pick of the eye candy we have before you in our gallery below.

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