American Hardwood Advisor

Welcome back to another episode of the American Hardwood Advisor podcast! In this episode of AHA, Steve Stack is joined by Lead Contractor of Outdoor Channel’s Renovation Hunters, Kevin Tarkovich.

Listen in as they discuss Renovation Hunters Season 2, the ups and downs of the projects, their main takeaways from the season and house renovation as a whole. This was an impactful season, with all three projects having inspiring stories...

Steve Stack is back with another episode of the American Hardwood Advisor! In this AHA episode, Steve is joined by Chris Filardi, Managing Partner & Co-Creator of Outdoor Channel’s Renovation Hunters, as they discuss the Linesville Project of Renovation Hunters Season 2.

The final project of Renovation Hunters Season 2 took the crew to Linesville, Pennsylvania — and it was definitely one to remember. From the house itself to th...

Steve Stack is back with another episode of AHA! Today on American Hardwood Advisor, Chris Filardi, Managing Partner & Co-Creator of Outdoor Channel’s Renovation Hunters, talks with Steve about how Renovation Hunters came to partner with the ALS Association. 

Listen in and hear the unlikely story of how a project on Renovation Hunters Season 2 led to them learning all about ALS and the havoc it wreaks on individuals and their f...

Steve Stack is back with another episode of AHA! Today on American Hardwood Advisor, Chris Filardi, Managing Partner & Co-Creator of Outdoor Channel’s Renovation Hunters, talks with Steve to discuss the second project of Renovation Hunters Season 2: Project Baldwin. 

Listen in as Chris and Steve talk about the smallest cabin they’ve renovated to date, all the problems they encountered, almost needing to start from scratch, comp...

Steve Stack is back with another episode of American Hardwood Advisor! In this AHA episode, Chris Filardi, Managing Partner & Co-Creator of Outdoor Channel’s Renovation Hunters, sits down with Steve to discuss the first project of Renovation Hunters Season 2: Project Hiwassee.

Listen in as Steve and Chris talk in-depth about the property, challenges they faced throughout the renovation process, working together as a team for se...

What does it take to get your perfect home? Custom home builders listen to your interior design dreams and make them a reality.

Steve Stack is back with another episode of American Hardwood Advisor. In this episode, Steve joins Michael Savko, owner of Savko Home Builders, on-site at one of his latest home-building projects. 

Listen in as Steve and Michael discuss how he got started in the home building industry, learning from comme...

We don’t compromise quality just to get products out the door. I would put our products up against any other hardwood company in the country.”

Steve Stack is back with another episode of the American Hardwood Advisor podcast! In this episode, Benny Baird, third generation, takes a break from running the finishing shop to stop by Studio 3B. 

As a manufacturing company operating for over 60 years, each generation of family owners has...

Steve Stack is back for another very special episode of the American Hardwood Advisor podcast! Steve is joined in Studio 3B by the Lutz Family from Renovation Hunters’ Project Tionesta. 

Listen in as Steve and the family discuss how they have used the vacation camp, how many family members have enjoyed the outdoors since the renovation, the Baird Brothers products featured around the cabin and how they found out that they were chos...

Are wood products truly sustainable?

Steve Stack is back with another episode of the American Hardwood Advisor podcast! In this episode, Steve sits down with Amy Shields, executive director of Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group, to discuss the mission behind the Real American Hardwood Coalition.

Listen in as Steve and Amy discuss the sustainability behind the use of wood products, the benefits of hardwood on carbon emissions, the...

Steve Stack is back in Critz, Virginia, visiting the property of the 2nd Renovation Hunters project and talking with the family homeowners. In this episode, Steve sits down with Todd Joyce - with a special appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Joyce - to talk about how life has been since the renovation project last year. 

Listen in as Steve and Todd talk about how Todd’s family acquired the property, his family’s history with the land, enjoy...

Steve Stack is back with the Renovation Hunters crew for another episode of American Hardwood Advisor! In this AHA, Steve is once again joined by the faces behind Outdoor Channel’s Renovation Hunters: Chris Filardi, managing partner/co-creator; Kevin Tarkovich, lead contractor; and Hal Shaffer, host and managing partner/co-creator.

Listen in as the creative team spills behind-the-scenes secrets on Renovation Hunters’ Project 3 in T...

Steve Stack is back on set at Renovation Hunters’ Project Tionesta! In this American Hardwood Advisor episode, Steve takes a break from the week-long remodel project with Raechal Petris (known as Raechal Woodworks). 

Listen in as Steve and Raechal discuss how tasks are divided up on the job site for Outdoor Channel’s Renovation Hunters, how she got her start in woodworking, working with the rest of the Renovation Hunters crew, and ...

Steve Stack is back in Tionesta, Pennsylvania with another episode of American Hardwood Advisor! In this episode, Steve sits down with Renovation Hunters General Contractor Kevin Tarkovich as they take a short break from the week-long remodel project.

Listen in as Kevin and Steve discuss the importance of quality materials in a home improvement project, the three Renovation Hunters projects featured in season one, renovating family...

We’re not in Studio 3B anymore! Steve Stack is back with another episode of the American Hardwood Advisor podcast, recorded on set at Renovation Hunters’ Project Tionesta. In this episode, Steve takes a step back from the week-long remodel project to talk with Renovation Hunters Host Hal Shaffer. 

Listen in as Hal and Steve discuss the mission behind the new series, the importance of family, appreciating the outdoors, and looking f...

Steve Stack is back with another American Hardwood Advisor episode! In this AHA, Steve is once again joined by Chris Filardi, managing partner/co-creator of Outdoor Channel’s Renovation Hunters, Kevin Tarkovich, the lead contractor on Renovation Hunters, and Hal Shaffer, host and managing partner/co-creator of Renovation Hunters.

Listen in as the team talks about the transition from Project 1 in Hyannis to the second Renovation Hun...

Steve Stack is back with another episode of American Hardwood Advisor! In this episode of AHA, Steve is joined by Chris Filardi, managing partner/co-creator of Renovation Hunters, Kevin Tarkovich, lead contractor of Renovation Hunters, and Hal Shaffer, host and managing partner/co-creator of Renovation Hunters.

Listen in as the Renovation Hunters' creative team talk in-depth about the first project renovated on the Outdoor Channel’...

Steve Stack is back in Studio 3B with another episode of American Hardwood Advisor! In this episode, Matt Baird, owner of Baird’s Tree Service, stops by the studio to talk about tree services and sustainability.

Listen in as Steve and Matt discuss how a project at Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods inspired the creation of Baird’s Tree Service, the equipment used to cut down trees, when to schedule your tree inspection, utilizing natura...

Steve Stack is back with Zach! In this episode of the American Hardwood Advisor podcast, Zach Baird, third-generation owner of Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods, stops by Studio 3B to spill on the behind-the-scenes fun at Outdoor Channel’s Renovation Hunters.

Listen in as Steve and Zach talk about the first project on Outdoor Channel’s Renovation Hunters. The two give a sneak peek behind the scenes on meeting the townspeople and Renova...

Steve Stack is back with another episode of American Hardwood Advisor — this time NOT from Studio 3B! In this episode, Steve and Eric Hiner, commercial & residential sales consultant at Baird Brothers, sit down at the 2023 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Listen in as Steve and Eric talk about regional and local home shows, how a homeowner can benefit from attending a home show, and taking Baird Brothers ...