Ep 10. Cosby Brothers Mill

Salvage Dawgs is an American reality TV show following the adventures of two business partners, Robert Kulp and Mike Whiteside, as they go out on a search for remarkable items that can be repurposed. In season 8, episode 10, titled Cosby Brothers Mill, the Dawgs visit an old sawmill in Buckingham County, Virginia.

The Cosby Brothers Mill was built during the 1800s and was used to create wooden planks for various construction projects. However, over time, this sawmill stopped functioning and was left abandoned. Although it had stood idle for years, Robert and Mike saw the potential of the rustic location and aimed to repurpose the available materials for future building projects.

In this episode, the Dawgs scour the Cosby Brothers Mill to find unique vintage items that they could reuse. As they begin their search, they come across several musty rooms filled with aged wooden planks and antique tools. One exciting find was an old wooden ship ladder that caught Robert's eye. He immediately saw potential in the piece and knew it could be used as a unique design element in one of their forthcoming projects.

Moving on from there, the duo discovers several unique wooden beams that can be used as support structures in an upcoming project. Additionally, the Dawgs stumble upon some exciting wooden windows that still had their original panes of glass. Mike contemplated implementing the windows in a new project they were currently working on.

As they further explore the property, Mike and Robert dodged the falling pieces of debris from the ceiling, which was in danger of collapsing. However, they continue their search and eventually find what they were looking for; four giant steel beams weighing close to a thousand pounds each. The Dawgs knew they were going to be worth a lot in steel alone.

Besides salvaging the former sawmill, Robert and Mike also get to know the family who owns the location. Homecook meals and stories of the history of the Cosby Brothers Mill are shared. These moments reinforce the importance of preserving historic buildings and repurposing their original materials.

As per usual, it was a race against the changing weather conditions and time constraints. Salvage Dawgs Season 8 Episode 10, Cosby Brothers Mill, is an exciting adventure with a moral message attached to it. The TV Show provides insight into how to repurpose unique architectural elements and reminds all viewers that every building can have a second life.