Ep 2. Railroad Tract

In episode 2 of season 2 of Vintage Flip, titled "Railroad Tract," Jessie and Tina Rodriguez take on a new challenge as they flip an old home located in a historic railroad tract in San Diego, California.

The house they are working on was built in 1926 and has two bedrooms and one bathroom. The layout of the house is cramped, and it needs a lot of work. Jessie and Tina decide to turn the home into a three bedroom, two bathroom house with an open floor plan. They plan to make the house bigger by adding 300 square feet. The new addition will include a master bedroom and bathroom.

Before they can start on the renovation, Jessie and Tina have to deal with an unexpected obstacle. They discover that the bathroom and kitchen have been illegally added on to the back of the house without permits. This means that they have to tear down the additions and start from scratch.

Once the demo work is done, Jessie and Tina get to work on the new addition. They add high ceilings and a skylight to the master bedroom to make it feel bigger and brighter. They use reclaimed wood from an old San Diego train station to build a sliding barn door for the bathroom. They also add a large soaking tub and a walk-in shower to the new bathroom.

In the rest of the house, Jessie and Tina work on opening up the living spaces. They tear down walls between the living room, dining room, and kitchen to create an open floor plan. They also choose a retro color palette for the house, with muted green and blue tones.

One of the biggest challenges Jessie and Tina face in this flip is finding ways to incorporate the historic features of the home. They decide to keep the original front door and hardware, and they restore the original hardwood floors. They also add a vintage-style mailbox to the front porch.

Throughout the renovation, Jessie and Tina face a number of setbacks. They discover that the plumbing and electrical systems in the house are in terrible condition and need to be completely replaced. They also have trouble finding the right materials to match the historic features of the house.

Despite these challenges, Jessie and Tina manage to finish the renovation on time and within budget. The finished product is a beautiful, updated home that still maintains its historic charm. The house has a new open floor plan, a larger master suite, and charming vintage details throughout.

Overall, the "Railroad Tract" episode of Vintage Flip season 2 shows Jessie and Tina Rodriguez taking on a difficult flip in a historic San Diego neighborhood. The renovation is filled with challenges, but the end result is a stunning home that honors the history of the neighborhood while still providing modern amenities and style.