Ep 4. Rising Sun Ranch

The Salvage Dawgs are back and this time they are heading to a farm in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for another unique salvage mission. The farm is called the Rising Sun Ranch and it is known for its rich history and architectural beauty. The team receives a request to salvage several items from the property that includes large cedar barn doors, a hand-crafted wooden mantelpiece and a vintage heating stove.

The episode begins with the team inspecting the barn doors which are in a state of disrepair and have been ravaged by time. The team sets out to remove them from the barn, but it proves to be a challenging task because of their size and weight. The team makes use of their collective strength and struggles to remove them from their hinges. Once the doors are off, the team loads them onto their truck and takes them back to their warehouse where they will restore them.

Next, the team heads to the main house of the Rising Sun Ranch where they find a beautiful wooden mantelpiece which has intricate carvings and a classic design. The mantelpiece is in good condition, but it is too large to move out of the house, so the team decides to remove the fireplace and take it apart. The team carefully takes it apart and moves it out of the house. They load it onto the truck and take it back to their workshop where they will restore it to its original glory.

The final item the team is tasked with salvaging is a vintage heating stove. The stove is located in the basement of the main house and is covered in years of dust and dirt. The team debates if it would be possible to remove the stove from the tight space it’s located in, but with some effort, they manage to remove the stove and load it onto the truck. The team is excited about the stove because it’s a unique piece and promises to be a fun restoration project.

Back at their warehouse, the team dives into the restoration process. They begin by cleaning the rust and dirt off the stove using a sandblaster. Once the stove is cleaned, they start to work on repairing the more intricate parts of the stove, such as the doors, knobs, and burners. The team has to be very careful with the restoration process because they want the stove to retain its vintage appeal.

The doors from the barn are next on the restoration list. The team strips and sands them down, revealing the original wood grain hidden underneath the dirt and grime. The team then begins to work on updating the hardware on the doors, giving them a modern but rustic look.

Last but not least, the team begins the restoration of the mantelpiece. They start by sanding down the wood and filling in any gaps using wood filler. Once the wood filler dries, they begin to replicate the intricate carvings using a router and chisel. The team decides to paint the mantelpiece a rich shade of brown which highlights the artistry of the craftsmanship.

The episode ends with the team admiring their work. They’re pleased with the restorations and believe they’ve preserved these beautiful pieces for future generations to enjoy. The Salvage Dawgs excels at repurposing old things into modern treasures, and this is no exception. The team has saved the cedar doors and given them new lives as a beautiful focal point in a new home. The heating stove will provide warmth and coziness to its new owners, as it has done in the past. The mantelpiece will not only serve as a conversation piece, but it will also bring warmth and charm to any room it graces.