Restoration Road

Host Clint Harp and the architect du jour take us on a genial walk through historical structures while mixing in some architectural history.

Other reviewers have accurately pointed out they don't really restore anything. They demo the buildings. Move the salvageable timber. And reassemble or build something new using that timber. Every once in a while they recreate original materials or salvage a doo-dad.

Anyway, Clint seems like a nice guy but I don't believe he's a woodworker any more than I'm an iron-worker. He's a good-natured gee-whiz host who would get on my nerves if I had to spend more than 44 minutes with him. He'd also get laughed off any real jobsite.

The real stars of this show are the writers, who spin a story out of each structure, some of which are irredeemable junk and should probably be burned down. The finished buildings are usually quite impressive, even though they must surely cost seven figures each once all that transportation, design and labour are accounted for.

Awesome it amazes me how all this is done. These folks must have a fortune to be able to make all of these beautiful places... well it must be nice... I'll never know. However it is a joy to watch these beautiful places being brought somewhere else to bring happiness to others. Keep up the great work for us all to enjoy. Goodness gracious what else can I say unless you want to invite me down to see the real place. I have been in Texas a long time ago for a business trip and I really enjoyed seeing all the sights like the river walk and the... sorry I just can't think of the very special place but I do remember seeing South Fork.

I never write reviews, however I must. Never before have I experienced personal emotion upon watching a "home improvement " show. I tear up at the end of the show every time I watch a new episode. The attention and respect to past craftsmanship is truly inspirational. In these difficult days of historic challenges to our present way of life, I find peace and comfort in the experience of this show. We know life 200 years ago was also a challenge. To see things continue on through careful detailed craftsmanship gives me encouragement. Thank you all. May more episodes and seasons continue.

Tamarack trees, or more precisely called Western Larch in Idaho, lose thier needles every fall unlike other Evergreen trees. I wonder if the Tamarack tree felled during this episode was truly dead.

Why does a restoration show make me emotional!? Such passion for restoration. Respect for the old buildings and the hardworking people who built them. Clint's narration is brilliant, story telling. Like sitting around with my grandparents and listening to their stories. Well done!