Salvage Dawgs (2012)
Salvage Dawgs
2012 / TV-GRobert Kulp and Mike Whiteside are architectural salvage business owners reclaiming vintage pieces from historical buildings and reselling them to people for home renovation projects.
Seasons & Episode
Eager to save some late Victorian architecture, the Dawgs accept an invitation to salvage a hundred-year-old Moose Lodge in Jamestown, New York. The 10-hour drive proves worth it as they collect unique stair spindles and beautiful stained glass.
The crew returns to Largo, MD, where they harvest items from a sporting goods store at the Boulevard at the Capital Centre. Robert and Grayson salvage the electrical system while Mike, Tay and Ted remove exterior beams for a future cantilever bench.
The Dawgs return to Jamestown, NY, for their second go at salvaging a home that's been expanded to create a 26,000-square-foot Moose Lodge. The mixed architecture turns over an array of treasures, including neon lights and ornate roofing tiles.
The Dawgs focus their attention on the exterior finishes of the Boulevard at the Capital Centre to complete their last round of salvaging in Largo, Md.; later, the team transforms a box of old farm equipment into a one-of-a-kind build.
The Dawgs travel to North Carolina in hopes of salvaging a Mediterranean-style mansion in Charlotte and an iconic sign in Raleigh; though many of the items have been set aside, loading stone tubs and three-tier chandeliers proves challenging.
The Dawgs are challenged by extravagant remodeling and design touches while salvaging a governor's mansion in Livingston, N.J.; Mike and Tay work on a build for a local bar.
Robert takes the team to tobacco country where they tackle a cigarette factory, without an elevator, on the hottest day of the year. With the Dawg Bowl opening just around the corner, Mike and Tay shift their focus to a lovable piece for the venue.
Robert and the team take on the old Liberty Trust Building in downtown Roanoke, VA. After salvaging a few vintage bathrooms, they remove two stately vault doors. Later, the team heads back to the shop to create a wedding present for Grayson's big day.
Firefighters ask the Dawgs to salvage what they can from their old fire house, and the team works with them to incorporate the materials into a new facility. Then, the guys heads to Highpoint, NC, to fill up their trucks with international treasures.
The Dawgs travel to Dublin, Va to help remove a dated water turbine from the historic Belle-Hampton Farm; after a full day of salvage, Mike and Tay return to the shop to build a kitchen island cart.
Recruited by a local church, the Dawgs head across town to remove a weakening bell tower, and things turn out to be more dangerous than expected; Mike works with a customer to design a checkout counter that's as practical as it is stunning.
Robert takes the Dawgs downtown to salvage a historic firehouse that is being transformed into a restaurant and brewery; Mike and Tay visit an antique shop in hopes of picking up some parts for a commission build.
Robert Kulp and Mike Whiteside are architectural salvage business owners reclaiming vintage pieces from historical buildings and reselling them to people for home renovation projects.