Salvage Dawgs Season 4 Premieres June 7 on The DIY Network

ROANOKE, Va. - June 4, 2015 - PRLog -- Salvage Dawgs returns to the DIY Network for Season 4 premiering a new episode this Sunday, June 7 at 10pm EST.  Architectural enthusiasts, fans of Virginia-based Black Dog Salvage Inc. and lovers of historical treasures will travel south to Vicksburg, Mississippi as the team seeks to preserve elements from a Civil War Era building.  Music fans will get an added treat as the Dawgs work with CMA Award-Winning International Country Music Stars, Thompson Square, to build and deliver a one-of-a-kind piece for their Southern Alabama home.

Complete with the typical humor and clever solutions Salvage Dawgs fans have come to love, the much anticipated new season kicks off with the salvage of a stately cast-iron building front dating back to the 1860’s and closes with a private acoustic performance by the country music duo Keifer and Shawna Thompson of Thompson Square.

Black Dog Salvage is known for having unique materials to work with and the design team has a great reputation for designing and building spectacular one-of-a-kind pieces.  After a visit to the store in Roanoke, VA, Keifer and Shawna reached out to have the Dawgs help create a table for the patio of their Tuscan-style home.

“It’s nice to be sought after in the celebrity world,” smiles Mike Whiteside.  “The beautiful thing about custom pieces is you don’t have to compromise.  You get what you want,” he adds.

Salvage Dawgs chronicles the adventures of Robert Kulp and Mike Whiteside, owners of Southwestern Virginia-based Black Dog Salvage. Each episode leaves audiences laughing, inspired, and amazed as they stay just ahead of the wrecking ball to reclaim a wide range of vintage architectural elements and oddities. The salvaged materials go in a dazzling number of directions, from being incorporated into new “old” houses to being transformed into one-of-a-kind furniture and art featured on their warehouse floor and website.

“We are saving America, one house part at a time,” said owner Robert Kulp. “It’s satisfying to know that these architectural treasures will live on and be appreciated across the country.”

Throughout the series, Kulp strives to run a tight ship with his eye on the bottom line -- while spirited Whiteside wreaks havoc, tearing through old homes and buildings – finding treasure in the most unexpected places and making things happen – even under the most challenging circumstances.

Airs on DIY Network Sunday, June 7 at 10 EST.  Check local listings for details.

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About Black Dog Salvage

Black Dog Salvage is a prominent architectural salvage warehouse located in the Southwest Virginia city of Roanoke. With a mission to reclaim, renew and redefine architectural salvage for a sustainable future, they specialize in saving such elements from the landfill. The 40,000 sq. ft. warehouse is filled with architectural antiques and features an in-house wood and metal shop that creates custom designs out of reclaimed materials. Located inside the warehouse is The Memorial Bridge Marketplace, an interior design marketplace and gallery featuring a wide range of merchants and artists. Black Dog Salvage has gained popularity nationwide with appearances on The Nate Berkus Show and through features in the magazines Southern Living, Country Living, Virginia Living and Garden and Gun.  They also reach a wide range of enthusiasts through their online presence: www.BlackDogSalvage.com.  Although – their favorite claim to fame is Sally the Salvage Dog, and her new side-kick, Molly May who are eager to welcome customers to the warehouse!


Mike Whiteside, Co-Owner of Black Dog Salvage Famous for saying, “go big, go hard, go fast, or go home” Mike Whiteside, the resident optimist of Black Dog Salvage, has yet to meet an impossible task – but knows his limits. As a former Navy parachute rigger, he traveled the world serving our country. Mike’s love of travel and the sea led him to a 15- year career as a professional sailor and yacht captain. Some of his other offbeat jobs include ski lift operator and chair seat weaver. His skill set today involves custom fabrication, ad hoc artistry, and creative salvaging. He may have seen a lot, but is always looking for a way to see it all over again. Easily mistaken for a “bull in a china shop,” he enthusiastically barrels headfirst into each job, leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of all things salvageable. Always looking for a deal, you’ll find Mike calling the shots on the front lines of Black Dog bartering. An architectural visionary, Mike loves to tackle design challenges and help customers create their own unique treasures. On a rare day off, you can find him with a line in the water or riding his Harley through the Virginia countryside looking for the next salvage conquest.

Robert Kulp, Co-Owner of Black Dog Salvage
With a keen eye for historical value and a constant focus on the bottom line, Robert Kulp is the resident architecturologist of Black Dog Salvage. A builder, salvager, Roanoke native and proud Virginia Tech Hokie, this former Naval Officer knows how to run a tight ship. In the office or in the field – Robert is all about “attention to detail” – a source of both great pain and entertainment for the rest of the Back Dog Crew. With a degree in Building Construction from Virginia Tech – Robert has a passion for architectural details and a great understanding of the value of reclaimed building parts. As a Class A General Contractor, he offers solid advice and services for period restorations, “new” old houses, and “sympathetic” additions. In his spare time, you can find him cheering on the Hokies, kite boarding, or navigating behind the wheel of the “Damn Skippy” (Black Dog’s vintage cabin cruiser).