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Junk Brothers (HGTV)

20 years ago

Anyone see this new show, debued last night (Wednesdays, 11:00 pm)? It features two brothers who drive around, find stuff left out on the curb, pick it up, refurbish it and return it (unasked) to the original owners.

In the first episode, they turned an old dresser into a kitchen island with a new top, and turned an old cooking range into a barbeque with wheels. Bummer! I just bought a new stove and was delighted to have the installer remove the old one. I could have made it into a barbeque. On the other hand, I don't have all the tools the Junk Brothers have. Their workshop is a dream of space and organization.

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RuralGardener
20 years ago
Sounds like a good show. I will try to catch it next time it's on.

Thanks!

Here is a link that might be useful: HGTV Junk Brothers
des_arc_ya_ya
20 years ago
I agree, Roselady. I yelled and told my DH to come and look. Their work area is to kill for! The thing that got me was the amount of money they probably spent on turning that "junk" into "treasure"! I don't know how practical the idea really is, but it's sure interesting! LOL
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As an avid yard saler/thrift shopper I wanted to like this show so much! I can find "treasure" in other peoples castoffs. Once I posted about a shower curtain I found at Goodwill which brought me to tears. But, I'm not really drawn to her or the format of the show. Entirely. I love seeing the houses of junk/treasure, and I like seeing the pieces that are reworked for sale in her super cute store. I can do with out people haggeling on prices, and her and her team climbing through piles of crap. I think if it focused more on some of the items (and not cars, I could not care less about the cars/motorcycles), like when they had all the lunch boxes...feature them, show some and the value they have, or some of the pottery/dishware. And maybe show more reworked items, or the reworking of them...tips on refinishing etc. I dunno, I like the idea of the show, but the execution is unbearable. I usually watch it On Demand and fast forward through most of it. And as I sit around and start to plan my spring planting, I really wish they'd bring the "G" back! I did see a show I hadn't see in ages, with Karen Macaloon (sp?) where she helps people do a room. That was pretty good. too bad it was at 6:30 am!
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I like the idea of making stuff out of junk - but I agree that putting it back is a horrible idea. They made a bar out of something (old console tv I think) and took it back - complete with keg fridge and tap. It looked neat (a little too gaudy to put in my own home, but it was cool) But all I could think of is what if these people are Baptists (or some other non-drinking religion) or worse, recovering alcoholics?? They know NOTHING about the people and they're spending all this time and money creating something that the people may actually HATE. It'd be better if they sold the new stuff at a flea market and just gave the old owners a snapshot of the new thing.
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gw:craftylady-2006
20 years ago
I have free long distance phone so I called my sis in Ohio and we watched it together. I'm in New England. I really liked the kitchen island but wasn't too personally thrilled with the stove BBQ. It was definitely a "man's thing." We laughed when one of the guys jumped on top and the other pushed him down the road. I wonder what they'll make next week. I checked their website but it doesn't say. Wish it wasn't on so late. HGTV Rocks!!!
User
20 years ago
They are turning a desk into bedside tables and a bicycle into a ceiling fan....I know, but that is what I read..no kidding...
heydeborah
20 years ago
Hi everyone! Great ideas all you folks come up with! i really don't think you need the Junk Brothers to help any of you out! i think you all are wonderful! such fresh and fantastic ideas. the junk brothers is a canadian tv programme (and i am a canadian) you might like to try out HGTV.ca. thanks again for all your wonderful ideas!!!(and follow the links for their programme)

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