Ep 1. Izard House

Salvage Dawgs is a reality TV show centered around a team of skilled salvage experts who hunt for valuable pieces from old and abandoned buildings that are scheduled for demolition. The team in the show use their expertise to extract and salvage materials that have historical value, vintage designs, or the possibility of being reused to create new and unique items.

The first episode of Salvage Dawgs season one is titled "Izard House," originally aired on November 8, 2012. The episode focuses on the salvage team's quest to extract valuable pieces from the Izard House, an old Southern-style mansion with an aristocratic history.

The episode introduces the team comprising Robert Kulp, Mike Whiteside, and their crew. The team arrives at the Izard House early in the morning, and they start their investigation to scout the significant items they could salvage. Robert and Mike carefully inspect the house and make a list of items that they feel are worth salvaging. The crew joins in, and they begin the laborious work of disassembling the parts to extract the items.

The team is initially intrigued by a set of vintage doors that they believe are worth over a thousand dollars each. Robert and Mike explore the house further and spot a unique wall mural, an old ceramic tub, and several stylish chandeliers that also capture their attention. They decide to salvage these items, as they feel these objects are of value and could be sold to collectors.

The show also explores the difficult and tedious process of extraction and salvaging. With the skill of the crew, they managed to remove the doors without causing any damage. They also struggled to remove an old ceramic tub from its place, which later turned out to be a unique 1900's Kohler company bathtub. The team also had a tough time dealing with the removal of a chandelier, one of the most difficult items to remove given its location. But with skilled team members and specialized tools, they managed to disassemble the parts without breaking the light fixture.

As they work on salvaging the items from the mansion, it becomes clear that the Izard House has a long and rich history. Robert learns that the mansion was built in the early 1800s and has hosted events that have hosted notable figures such as President James K. Polk. They also discover that the mansion served as a hospital during the Civil War.

After extracting and salvaging valuable items, the team takes them back to their warehouse. There, they clean and polish the parts to return them to their former glory. They also research further into the items to determine their age, history, and potential value. Occasionally, the team upcycles the extracted parts to create new and unique furniture items.

Overall, the episode is full of twists and turns as the team has to improvise and adapt to the challenges they encounter while salvaging the parts. The show gives an insight into the salvage experts' world and their passion for preserving parts of history that others may overlook. Salvage Dawgs makes for an entertaining, educational, and informative show that keeps the viewer engaged throughout the 30-minute run time. It appeals even to those with no prior experience with or knowledge of salvage art.