Lone Star Restoration

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  • 2016
  • 1 Season
  • 8.9  (21)

Lone Star Restoration is a television series that aired on the History Channel in 2016. The show follows the life of Brett Hull, a renowned builder and restoration expert who has made it his mission to restore old artifacts and artifacts to their former glory. The episodes of the show often focus on historical objects and renovation projects based in Texas.

At the beginning of the series, each episode begins with Brett and his team on the lookout for unique and distinct objects in Texas. Once they come across an object that piques their interest, they initiate the restoration process. Viewers follow the project from start to finish as the team breathes new life into a piece of history.

Brett has a vast knowledge of building materials and construction methods, which he uses to identify and assess the restoration needs of each artifact at their initial meeting. Brett has a passion for history, and he takes great care in understanding the importance of each piece he works on. Each episode of the show has a unique story to tell for the object they're restoring, and the team often digs up historical facts and background stories about the object.

In each episode, viewers gain a remarkable insight into the restoration process. We get to see how the team disassembles each item, cleans it up, repairs or replaces broken parts, and reassembles it back to its original state. Brett's team often uses the materials that were available at the time of the artifact's making to ensure that the restored piece is authentic as possible. For example, if they are restoring an antique cabinet, they will avoid using modern-day building materials to repair it.

Brett Hull leads his team with a hands-on approach. Brett is often seen getting his hands dirty and working alongside his team, demolishing walls and sanding furniture. He has some of the most skilled professionals by his side, including woodworkers, electricians, painters, and designers. The show also highlighted that some of the objects found and restored are close to collapsing, and it's only the expertise of the team that preserves them.

One of the main draws of Lone Star Restoration is that it's not limited to one kind of object. The show encompasses an extensive range from an old jukebox to vintage Pinball games, a 1940's Ford Truck, and even a 17th-century Spanish door. The show embraces the unique stories behind each object and draws viewers into the journey that each artifact takes through the restoration process.

Lone Star Restoration is also educational, revealing secrets and trade tricks of restoration projects. For instance - By using rub-and-buff subtly, Brett's team can make modern knobs look like elegant 18th- century brass, or applying resin to brittle leather to bring them back to life without damaging them. The show also touches upon how architects and home builders of the past tackled their projects, providing a history lesson as well.

The Lone Star Restoration show had a brief stint of only 9 episodes, but throughout the series, viewers are shown that Brett Hull and his team take on some fantastic projects, and each episode is a thrilling ride into the past. The show's pace is also a standout factor. The team is regularly racing to finish a project before a particular deadline, and the show packs incredible momentum throughout. Viewers are kept engaged in the journey of each restoration, from the initial inspection to its final reveal.

Ultimately, the show is a great opportunity for viewers who have an interest in history, restoration, and construction. Lone Star Restoration offers a blend of all three that will undoubtedly capture viewers' interest. If you're curious about the renovation work or love history, this is one show that should be on your radar. With Brett Hull, you'll develop a newfound appreciation for the past, uncover some remarkable stories and secrets and go through the restoration process with a passionate, qualified team.

Lone Star Restoration is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on October 3, 2016.

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Fire Pit Heaven
8. Fire Pit Heaven
September 24, 2017
Brent races against the clock to finish restoring a 1920s vintage house; Brent fixes up a set of rocking chairs that sat on his front porch for decades.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
November 14, 2016
Brent takes on a job restoring an old building that was once both a bank and a brothel. The plan is to highlight many of the original details and create a one of a kind bar.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
November 7, 2016
Brent is bringing Pennsylvania to Texas when he gets a job to build an original Pennsylvania Stone Farmhouse deep in the heart of Texas. Meanwhile Brent's own rundown kitchen is getting restored.
Oh Ship
5. Oh Ship
October 31, 2016
Brent and crew renovate a 1951 Century Sea Maid wooden power boat and find escape tunnels that, during the 1930s and '40s, led to a secret underground casino often visited by movie stars and gangsters. At the Willing Avenue project, Brent must choose whether to restore the house's kitchen the way it was or change things in order to turn a bigger profit.
Pet the Snake
4. Pet the Snake
October 24, 2016
Brent lives a college dream when he uncovers a turn of the century pool table in the basement of an historic home. Rebuilding it takes all the craftsmanship and patience Brent and his team can muster because it's missing a lot more pieces than they thought. But once the pool table puzzle is solved and the table restored Brent proves he is a pool shark.
Dead Wood
3. Dead Wood
October 17, 2016
Brent takes on the restoration of a 20th-century wooden caboose; Brent's pal, Dale, convinces him to rebuild parts of an abandoned funeral house; Brent carries on his restoration of a historic home where the exterior brickwork is falling off.
Whiskey Business
2. Whiskey Business
October 10, 2016
Brent restores a big, underground Prohibition-era vault that he hopes to convert into a speakeasy, and later, crafts a unique front door for a difficult client's historic house. Meanwhile, the whole crew dives into restoring the 1920s house Brent recently bought and wants to flip.
Romeo the Wonder Dog
1. Romeo the Wonder Dog
October 3, 2016
Combining today's technology with time-tested craftsmanship, restoration expert Brent is called to Nance Farm, a living history farm from the 1850s, to save its barn; Brent is challenged to rebuild a column that has been cut into dozens of pieces.
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Lone Star Restoration is available for streaming on the History website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Lone Star Restoration on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Sling, Google Play, Hoopla and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    October 3, 2016
  • IMDB Rating
    8.9  (21)