Ep 8. Salvaging Items in Roanoke, Va, Into Repurposed Goods
- TV-G
- February 6, 2014
- 19 min
In season 2 of Salvage Dawgs, the team heads to Roanoke, Virginia to salvage items and repurpose them into unique goods. Episode 8, titled "Salvaging Items in Roanoke, Va, Into Repurposed Goods," follows the crew as they scour the area for materials to revive.
The episode begins with Mike and Robert exploring an old warehouse filled with interesting finds. They stumble upon some shutters and decide to incorporate them into a bar for their client. Back at the shop, the team begins to work on the bar, transforming the shutter panels into an attractive and functional piece.
Next, the Salvage Dawgs head to an old fire station, where they are faced with the challenge of removing a large, outdated phone booth. After some teamwork and creative problem-solving, they successfully extract the booth and plan to repurpose it into a beverage station.
The team then ventures to a warehouse full of vintage items and comes across a beautiful, rusted table frame. Seeing the potential in the piece, they decide to transform it into a unique coffee table. With some welding skills and a few custom touches, they bring the table back to life.
Later in the episode, the Dawgs visit a local high school in search of materials. They find themselves in a classroom filled with vintage lab equipment, and after sorting through the clutter, they decide to take some of the pieces to repurpose. The team transforms the equipment into a one-of-a-kind kitchen island, complete with a built-in sink and shelving.
The Salvage Dawgs then head to a farm where they find an old sled and a tin roof. The crew repurposes the sled into a bench while the tin roof becomes a backsplash for their previous kitchen island project.
Finally, the Salvage Dawgs visit a local blacksmith who prepares a custom iron railing for a client's home. The team installs the railing and completes the project, noting the satisfaction that comes from taking old, forgotten items and giving them a new purpose and use.
Throughout the episode, the Salvage Dawgs demonstrate their expertise in restoration and repurposing and show how items that might seem outdated or useless can be transformed into remarkable pieces. The team's creativity and passion for their work shine through as they tackle each project with care and imagination. "Salvaging Items in Roanoke, Va, Into Repurposed Goods" is an excellent showcase of the Salvage Dawg's unique approach to home design and renovation.