Restoration Wild
Restoration Wild follows visionary wild man Jay Chaikin and his crew of expert builders and designers as they identify and repurpose the coolest vintage structures and relics left abandoned in the landscape. Whether it's turning a vintage bus into a guesthouse on wheels or flipping a centuries old cabin into an over the top hunting lodge the outcome is always breathta... Read all
Cast:Jay Chaikin , Ricki Chaikin , Mark Pakenas , Jody Swartley , Alexandra Mia Hernandez , Craig Marple , Leigh Clarke , Aimee Martin , Tim Moore , Chris Ghormley , Dennis Howe , Denny Reeve , Liz Busch , Ken Martin , Bill Luallen , Bob Busch
S1.E1 ∙ Thrill of the Mill
Master restorer Jay Chaiken is on a mission at Whitewater Farm in Lake Toxoway, NC to transform an old tractor barn into a one of kind retreat overlooking a majestic waterfall.
S1.E2 ∙ Back on the Rails
Master restorer Jay Chaikin travels to Aw Shucks Farm in Monroe, NC to breathe new life into a falling down 1880's train car. Jay's got to create an educational space for kids by day that transforms into a Prohibition era speakeasy bar at night, and this build is full of surprises.
S1.E3 ∙ Bussin' It to the Rockies
Master restorer Jay Chaikin heads to Caribou Ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to transform a 1940's bus into a mountainside wildlife retreat. His build also celebrates the local music history of the area, where some of the hottest 70's musicians recorded their biggest hits.
S1.E4 ∙ Harvest Moon Saloon
Master restorer Jay Chaikin journeys to picturesque Chanteclair farm in Friendsville, Maryland for one of his most challenging builds ever - taking a disused, sixty-foot tall silo and transforming it into a themed bar.
S1.E5 ∙ Rustic River Revamp
Master restorer Jay Chaikin heads to Mt. Pleasant, MI to transform Buckley's Mountainside Canoes into a destination spot that matches the natural beauty of the Chippewa River.
S1.E6 ∙ Barnbuster Build
Restoration expert Jay Chaiken travels to the farmlands of Bedford, Indiana to transform a century-old, dilapidated barn into a one-of-a-kind event space. With his knack for reclaiming, Jay brings the barn to its former glory.
