Salvage Dawgs

Restoration expert, Brett Waterman, specializes in returning properties to their former glory: Victorians, Spanish Colonials, Mid-century moderns, craftsmans - No amount of painful renovations or owner neglect is too daunting.

Licensed contractor John DeSilvia comes to the rescue of distraught homeowners who have seen their homes left in shambles by the contractor they hired to fix it. Bad plumbing, shoddy framing, being structurally unsound: These are the complaints that homeowners have after hiring a bad contractor. John D steps in to make everything right, but he only has a few days in which to do it. After John and his team finish their work, these homeowners won't recognize the place.

Host Alison Victoria surprises homeowners at a home improvement store with a kitchen transformation.

Licensed contractor Matt Muenster surprises shoppers at a local DIY store with a bathroom renovation.

Nicole Curtis is saving historic houses, one broken-down fireplace at a time. Working in Detroit and Minneapolis, Nicole takes ramshackle homes from the wrecking ball to their original stunning glory. Whether it’s managing her rugged crew or wrangling city officials, this single mom wields her hammer with skill and returns condemned properties to their place as the pride of the neighborhood.

Blogger and general contractor Trent Fasnacht is a passionate restoration expert who takes on dilapidated houses in historic Charleston, South Carolina, and transforms them back into the beautiful homes they once were.