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I Know It's Only TV, but.....

wismiss — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 09:33:29 GMT

it makes me shake my head when these renovation shows destroy kitchen cabinets, islands, etc., when such items could reused in the garage or in the laundry room or given to Habitat for Humanity resale stores, or even put on the curb with a "free" sign. I don't watch these shows to see someone swinging a sledge hammer---I want to see ideas.

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Sooner — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 09:50:32 GMT

On the other hand, it's good to see how it is possible to replace things that need replacing and sometimes it is cheaper, easier or better to do that.

It just gives you ideas and options about which way to go.

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Witchy Woman — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 12:49:01 GMT

@wismiss

I've written this before, but I'll repeat myself.

My husband is a builder and has been most of his life. Also an expert brick mason. He's built entire homes (ours) and every kind of construction you can name, including kitchen rennovations.

He's said repeatedly that these shows are just stupid. He does not ever destroy anything like that with a sledge hammer before starting the job.

It is not necessary and it makes everything that follows more difficult.

Having watched him work, I know that what goes on in these shows is just misleading and wasteful.

Wanted to add, that it's often not just about saving what they take down, it's that it's stupid to make such a huge mess destroying things.

If things have to be taken out, they don't beat them off the walls with huge hammers.

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Imaoldhippie — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:46:48 GMT

I watch regularly the reno shows. Many times they do salvage and donate. However most of the time the cabnets are not of good quality to salvage.

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freakygirl — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:54:52 GMT

many of them actually donate the cabinets and other furniture when they're in good enough condition to be reused.

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 13:04:51 GMT

I hope they do donate a lof these things. I watch a lot of these kinds of shows and the majority of time the kitchens, bathrooms, etc., that they all hate and say are awful and out of style, etc., are way better and modern than what I currently have! I know it's t.v., but I end up thinking --- sheesh, these people are so spoiled!

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software — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:13:48 GMT

Property Brothers come to mind.

Hope there comes a day their ego lets them put down the sledge hammer.

I think I remember maybe ONE episode where the family requested the cabinets be saved, and they did.

Somebody can always use something.

Then there are the shows like Rehab Addict. I swear Nicole Curtis would save sawdust!

Get DIY and watch some really great rehab shows like Barnwood Builders, Stone House Revival, Restored, Salvage Dogs, etc

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software — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:15:26 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
I hope they do donate a lof these things. I watch a lot of these kinds of shows and the majority of time the kitchens, bathrooms, etc., that they all hate and say are awful and out of style, etc., are way better and modern than what I currently have! I know it's t.v., but I end up thinking --- sheesh, these people are so spoiled!

I agree with you until I see the money these people spend on a house.

If I spend $500k on a new house, it better be top of the line!

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FlowerBear — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:22:37 GMT

I agree totally

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chrystaltree — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:22:48 GMT

It is just tv and the shows have to be entertaining and fanciful to get people to watch. No one wants to see a design show where they talk about reselling the perfectly good kitchen cabinets or dragging stuff out to the curb to sit in hopes that some scavenger will happen along and take it. There are neighborhoods and towns that don't even allow you to park stuff on the sidewalk.

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Jaspersmom — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:54:55 GMT

Several years ago, I had a complete kitchen reno AND there wasn't a sledgehammer in sight - LOL. In fact, the crew was so careful with the outgoing items because we found a place for everything to be donated and that included all the cabinets AND appliances. i didn't even know things like that could be donated, but it was my contractor who asked me if I'd be willing to do that. I was glad to do it.

What irks me about these shows is they're so scripted. No reno goes without a major problem that's going to set the owners back thousands of dollars. The one that drives me nuts is Love It or List It. Give me a break. ALL these owners know well beforehand what's up with the house because the show would never commit to doing an episode otherwise. What if a major structural problem occurred in the middle of the reno such as the foundation was cracked? The only reason I watch any of these shows is to see the final few minutes when they have staged the house. I love the decorating ideas.

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ScrapHappy — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 15:08:58 GMT

@wismiss wrote:
it makes me shake my head when these renovation shows destroy kitchen cabinets, islands, etc., when such items could reused in the garage or in the laundry room or given to Habitat for Humanity resale stores, or even put on the curb with a "free" sign. I don't watch these shows to see someone swinging a sledge hammer---I want to see ideas.

When I was remodeling 3 bathrooms, the woman I was working with where I purchased faucets, tubs, sinks, etc. gave me a card of a business that takes the old ones. They would take cabinets too. Instead of tossing in dumpster, it would go to better use.

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D Kay — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 15:48:33 GMT

I saw one of those house flipping shows years ago. The "flippers" weren't experienced to say the least. Rather than unbolting and removing the toilet, this idiot actually took a sledge hammer and smashed the toilet to pieces. How stupid is that. Probably took an hour to clean up all the slivers everywhere.

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silkyk — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:04:02 GMT

Destruction = viewers. DH came into the room yesterday and said he was surprised they had a new show coming on on blowing up stuff. Just what we need.

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AuntG — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:40:14 GMT

On some shows, I've heard them say the items are heading to HFH. So many times the stuff is nice enough to be used again.

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SeaMaiden — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 01:11:30 GMT

I only WISH I had some of the kitchens that they put a sledge hammer to... most of them are SO MUCH nicer before demolition than the kitchen I have.

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Witchy Woman — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 20:12:38 GMT

@D Kay

Exactly my point. Not to mention the potential damage to the floors and walls. So unnecessary.

It just defies understanding, and precisely why I don't watch these shows.

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GenXmuse — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 21:22:40 GMT

Very good point. Habitat for Humanity would pick those up in a heartbeat.

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shoekitty — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 00:56:28 GMT

When I had my bedroom and bath renovated they took even the walls down. But they saved what was good. They asked me if I wanted it, if not they take the good stuff. Especially functioning faucets and sinks. Cabinets they like to keep, as they use them in garages and sheds.

the only show I ever watched was rehab addict. The other shows i don't care for. I must be the only person in tv creation that didnt like that chip barnes and his wife. I mean I didn't like the show. I don't know them to like or dislike them personally. I cannot tolerate the twin men who rip houses apart. I know it is a schtick, but tears me apart to watch them.

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stevieb — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:33:30 GMT

The nonsensical nature of so many of these rehab shows is one of the biggest reasons, I've pretty much stopped watching HGTV and others of that ilk. I used to enjoy some of the older decorating shows but most of those featured, and seemingly endlessly so, over the past decade or so are just tiresome.