Restoration Road

I think I'm an architect at heart.

I love watching the way that Clint and all of his friends work through these beautiful places and especially give the historical account of what happened, why they want to restore these structures.

Fascinating detailed accounts as they take you through each part of design and taking apart the old wood and work and craftsmanship and put it all together -amazing.

In addition, thought provoking discussions of how they want to restore each part of the woodlands and areas they take these old barns and structures out of and put them in a place where they can be enjoyed for years to come.

Many more seasons I hope to come.

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.

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.

I don't think we have ever ALL been so intrigued by a show before! History, craftsmanship, and a vacation to do list... We cannot get enough! The end result every week gives us shivers!

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!