Ep 12. Taylor Family Farm

The Salvage Dawgs are back with another fascinating adventure in season 9, episode 12, titled "Taylor Family Farm". This episode follows the team as they explore an old, abandoned farm in Amelia County, Virginia, that has been in the Taylor family for generations.

The farm is over 100 years old, and it's a treasure trove of vintage artifacts and antique items. The team dives into the property, hoping to find hidden gems that they can salvage and repurpose for their building projects.

At the start of the episode, the Salvage Dawgs are met by the property owner, who tells them about the farm's history. The team begins their exploration by looking in the barn and its surrounding areas. They find a variety of items such as old tractor parts, hay balers, wooden farm crates, and rusty metal gears.

Next, the team heads over to the chicken coop where they find an impressive set of hinges, old tools, and chicken feeders. Mike and Tay look around the coop's walls and discover a set of wooden doors that they hope to restore, which will make an excellent addition to a future project.

The Salvage Dawgs then move to the household items and vintage antiques in the house. They find old mirrors, windows, and a variety of furniture. Robert, in particular, is excited by a couple of items he discovers in the home. One is a church pew that he hopes can be transformed into a kitchen bench. The other one is an old Victrola record player, which he hopes to restore to working condition.

As they continue to explore the old farm, the team comes across an old potato cellar. Mike and Tay hope to reuse the cellar in a future farmhouse design and take measurements to ensure that it can fit into their design plans.

The Salvage Dawgs then come across one of their most significant finds yet, a beautifully crafted hand-carved staircase. The staircase has intricate designs, and the team is cautious about how to remove it from the property without damaging it. They lay out a meticulous plan to remove it safely, which involves using a crane to carefully lift it up and transport it to their warehouse.

The episode also showcases the team's creativity, where they repurpose certain items to create functional and stylish pieces. Mike, for instance, repurposes some old wooden crates that they found on the property to create a unique shelving unit that can be used in future projects.

Taylor Family Farm is a perfect example of how the Salvage Dawgs can take what seems like junk and repurpose it into something valuable, functional, and stylish. The team works hard to explore every inch of the property, hoping to find hidden treasures that others might overlook. This episode is an exciting journey through the history of the Taylor family farm and a showcase of the Salvage Dawgs' talents.