The Property Brothers Show Off the Most Pet-Friendly Home Upgrades of 2022: Do You Have Them?
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Jonathan and Drew Scott are accustomed to renovating homes to better suit their inhabitants on “Property Brothers: Forever Home.” But in the latest episode, they must also ensure the house works for two dogs and a grand collection of guitars.
In the episode “Rockin Reno,” the Scott brothers drive to Northridge, CA, where they meet Alex and Ginger, who have adopted two labs, Lily and Coda. Alex also has a large guitar collection, which he stores in the living room.
They’re living in the home that Alex inherited from his beloved grandparents, who made it clear they want him to “make it his own.” Alex and Ginger have $182,000 to renovate the living room, family room, kitchen, and backyard so that everyone will be accommodated for generations to come.
The property brothers are eager to get started, as they’re both guitar lovers and dog lovers. They show us some cool licks to satisfy everyone, and you might find yourself wanting to try them in your own living space. (Add your own dogs and guitars.)
Hang those guitars
Messy guitar collectionHGTV
The first thing the brothers notice as they walk in the front door (besides the doorknob falling off) is Alex’s collection of 25 guitars. They are randomly arranged in front of the fireplace, which the couple never use.
Drew, who plays the guitar himself and has a number of them, suggests hanging Alex’s favorites on the wall, like an art installation.
“I’ve hung my guitars as well, because there’s something exciting about seeing them up on the wall instead of just down by the floor,” he continues. “Just do five or six—that’s a good amount of guitars to display, instead of 500.”
The results are a big hit!
Hanging guitar installationHGTV
Be prepared to dig deep to add a support beam
The hole in the floor will accommodate a support beam.HGTV
If you’ve ever watched a renovation show, you know that when you demolish a wall to make an open-concept great room, in its place you often have to add a sturdy support beam to the ceiling. But did you know you also might have to drill down into your concrete slab?
“We do know that Alex and Ginger wanted the big wall dividing the kitchen and living room removed,” says Jonathan. “It’s gone, and in its place are temporary walls so we can prepare to receive a massive beam to carry the heavy weight of the room. This will give us that open concept without a load-bearing wall.”
It turns out to be quite a complicated process.
“Deep footings will be needed to support the beam and post,” explains Jonathan. “So we have to jackhammer through the existing slab to make holes deep enough for all the concrete needed.”
At least it’s not as expensive as it sounds—the total cost is only $3,790.
Luxury vinyl flooring is pet-friendly
Well-padded luxury vinyl flooringHGTV
“Alex and Ginger want to pass this home on to their future family, but they have two very active, big dogs, so they need a very durable floor,” says Jonathan.
He selects a beautiful luxury vinyl flooring that looks like wood but is infinitely durable and won’t scratch. It also has another special feature.
“I do love the weight of this stuff,” Jonathan says. “It’s got a really good quality pad attached underneath, so we can drop this right down. It’s a clean, quick install, and it just sits.”
He goes on to explain, “If the flooring is cheaper, it’s too light. I feel like you can see it buckling up a little. This is going to sit nice and flat. So when dogs are spilling and thrashing and who knows what, it will be easy to clean up and wipe down. These floors are way more durable than hardwood.”
A two-tiered peninsula can keep hungry dogs at bay
Two-tiered peninsulaHGTV
Alex and Ginger don’t want canine snouts and paws on the table when they’re eating a casual meal.
So the property brothers are happy to put in a two-level peninsula—the lower side for prep, and the higher side for bar dining.
“Having the two-tiered peninsula that you requested turned out beautifully,” says Drew.
A dog-washing station can help keep a home clean
New dog-washing stationHGTV
Jonathan and Drew opt to lay natural turf in the backyard.
“We’re putting in lots of natural grass for the dogs,” says Jonathan, “because it’s better for drainage, and it also doesn’t get quite as hot on paws as artificial turf.”
Buy there’s one other feature that will make this dog-friendly backyard complete: a dog-washing station.
“The dogs are getting their own space to cool off and get clean,” says Jonathan.
“When this is done, Ginger and Alex won’t have to worry about the dogs tracking dirt into their beautiful forever home from the backyard,” Jonathan adds. “This dog wash is going to be so stylish and functional I may even have to bring my dogs over here for a little scrub a dub, dub.”
Do the property brothers deliver?
Alex and Ginger are overcome by how well the home now meets their needs, in ways they never could have imagined.
“It feels amazing to see a place that is ours, where we’ll make memories,” says Alex.
“I’m speechless. This is amazing!” says Ginger.
Judging by the enthusiastic tail wags, it appears the dogs like it, too.
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