172-Year-Old Cabin Gets an Upgrade
For the second-ever Renovation Hunters project, a lot of thought went into choosing the location. Host Hal Shaffer and general contractor Kevin Tarkovich joined forces to pick the best property. Hal was searching for a compelling story, while Kevin looked at the property from a construction perspective. They both agreed – Critz was the perfect location!
The Critz Cabin is a 172-year-old structure, passed down through multiple generations. While it was certainly in good enough condition to host a few hunters, it wasn’t well-suited for a family get-a-way.
Unlike other Renovation Hunters projects, upgrades to this home included the entire property and not just the existing structure. Exterior upgrades featured an outdoor shower, shooting lanes and even a hunting shed.
Products Used in the Critz Cabin
Baird’s natural hardwood lumber was a key component to upgrading the cabin while keeping the same timeless charm as the home’s original interior.
Even though the cabin in Critz, Virginia was the smallest vacation property renovated in the first season of Renovation Hunters, it was the most all-encompassing. Renovations started within the structure but extended to the entire property!
Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods provided character-grade hickory S4S lumber, character grade hickory stair treads, red oak plywood, red oak S4S lumber and multiple special order products.
Build Your Own DIY Fishing Rod Holder — Featured on the Show!
The Critz Cabin project also featured a fishing rod holder made with Baird Brothers’ red oak S4S lumber. While this project was specially created for the show, you can make it for yourself by checking out the Build It With Baird tutorial.
Watch along and start making some sawdust!
Connecting to the Outdoors With the Critz Cabin
Across the United States of America, people celebrate the outdoors in different ways, from sporting events and camping to hunting and fishing. The hunting camps and vacation cabins featured in the show continue to provide friends and family with an opportunity to enjoy one another, take a break from all the social media apps and enjoy the great outdoors.
The cabin in Critz was renovated so that its visitors can fully enjoy their time at camp. Not only did Renovation Hunters create ways for wildlife to come closer to the cabin — both for hunting and watching – but they also worked to keep the original charm of the property while making adjustments to better accommodate the entire family.
If you love the Critz Cabin Renovation, shop the exact hardwood products used throughout the project!
Baird Brothers and the Renovation Hunters Partnership
Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods welcomed the opportunity to partner with the Outdoor Channel’s new series – Renovation Hunters – and provide the fine hardwoods used in the show’s home renovations. The shared values between the two organizations made the partnership an obvious home run, and Baird Brothers looks forward to a continued relationship, delivering trending hardwood options that inspire viewers.
Renovation Hunters’ mission is to provide families with their dream home away from home so that they can spend time together and enjoy outdoor spaces with loved ones. As a third-generation family business, Baird Brothers has always understood the importance of family ties and a strong work ethic, so the alignment of these two brands couldn’t be more perfect.
Countless Baird Brothers products were featured throughout the first season of Renovation Hunters, including hardwood flooring, mouldings, interior doors and more. Some project houses even featured unique DIY wood projects!
The first season of the home renovation show included visits to three different locations across the country: Hyannis, Nebraska; Critz, Virginia; and Tionesta, Pennsylvania (in Forest County, the heart of the Allegheny National Forest).
Whether you’re from Kansas, Nevada, New York, Florida or anywhere in between, if your beloved family get-a-way is in need of some TLC, now’s your chance to be part of the next great renovation TV show. Submit your story today!
Renovation Hunters Visits Baird Brothers in Canfield, Ohio
Renovation Hunters recently visited Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods in Canfield, Ohio to see the sawmill and learn more about how the products featured in the show were made.
Footage from the visit, including interviews with each Renovation Hunters guest, is available on Baird Brothers’ Content Studio: Studio 3B.
How to Watch Baird Brothers on Renovation Hunters
Renovation Hunters is the Outdoor Channel’s first-ever home renovation show! This fixer-upper series finds vacation properties, cabins or camps needing some TLC and brings them back to life for generations to enjoy.
The new series is hosted by Hal Shaffer — who you might recognize as the host of the Outdoor Channel’s popular show, Drop Zone. Hal is joined by Kevin Tarkovich (general contractor on each project) and a team of makers with individual specializations and backgrounds. To learn more about the cast of Renovation Hunters, check out Baird Brothers’ American Hardwood Advisor podcast for episodes with the cast and creators — PLUS episodes recorded on-set!
Contact a Baird Brothers Specialist
Baird Brothers’ home renovation experts are ready to help with your home improvement, too!
Our experienced team members are ready to walk you through the ordering process so that you get the exact hardwood products you need. Call 800-732-1697 or fill out the form below.
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