Tionesta Getaway Gets Upgrade
As a leading product provider, Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods was an integral part of the new renovation show’s third project. Before selecting the property in Tionesta, Pennsylvania, Steve Stack from Baird Brothers, host Hal Shaffer and general contractor Kevin Tarkovich walked through the 800-square-foot vacation cottage shared by 14 family members.
Seeing the property first-hand made it even easier to choose the exact fine hardwood products that would elevate the ’70s getaway while honoring its original charm. Out of the three home improvements completed throughout Renovation Hunters’ first season, the Tionesta Cottage had the most Baird Brothers products installed.
Baird Brothers products – from shiplap siding, casings and baseboards to barn siding, interior doors, countertops, and exclusive exterior siding – were key components in bringing the property back to life.
Products Used in the Tionesta Cottage
Baird Brothers’ natural hardwoods were featured heavily throughout the interior – and exterior – of the Renovation Hunters project, highlighting the connection to nature.
The western Pennsylvania cottage included the most wood products of all three projects featured in season one of the new series. Natural hardwoods elevated the look of the decades-old cabin while preserving the home’s history. The homeowners, the Lutz family, love to fish, hunt and spend time outside, so including natural resources within the cottage was a great way to connect with the outdoors from the inside.
Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods custom mouldings were used throughout the home, including primed poplar shiplap interior siding, knotty ponderosa pine barn siding, primed poplar casings, baseboards, shoe mouldings, rafter mouldings, poplar S4S lumber, wood shims, custom interior doors (and hardware), and character grade hickory plank style countertops.
Family-Focused Home Improvement
When the Lutz family submitted their 800-square-foot getaway cottage in the Tionesta area, they had no idea they’d get selected — let alone be so impressed with the final outcome. There were two non-negotiables when it came to renovating the home: grandpa’s chair and grandma’s sign. Renovation Hunters incorporated the two family heirlooms into the inclusive interior design remodel to honor the family’s history while preparing the home for years to come.
The cottage, located in Tionesta, Pennsylvania, is surrounded by Warren, Elk, Jefferson, Venango, and Clarion Counties. During the renovation, the entire area fully embraced the Renovation Hunters’ crew of craftsmen and DIY-ers – neighbors welcomed the team every morning, and a family even opened up their own home to the crew to use as a break room and rest area. Far from the hustle and bustle of bigger cities like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, the community in Tionesta was close to the project and proud to see the TV show take place in their hometown.
If you love the products used throughout the Tionesta Cottage, shop the same items from the comfort of your own home!
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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