This Old House
Season 29 Episode 22 - New Orleans | Back on Track
Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram take a ride through the city of New Orleans with streetcar driver Sue Daniel, who is known locally as "Streetcar Sue." At the project house in Holy Cross, Norm catches up with homeowner Rashida Ferdinand's new general contractor Larry Schneider to see the amazing progress he has made in just two short weeks on the job. At Musicians' Village, saxophonist Calvin Johnson shows Norm how he is investing sweat equity toward the 350 hours required to become a homeowner in the neighborhood. Back at the project house, lead carpenter Mike Gettle shows Kevin how he is trimming the side porch. In Central City, Kevin meets Mercy Corps program director Rick Denhart to learn how the non-profit organization helps homeowners in New Orleans desconstruct their ruined properties at no cost. The salvaged materials are given to local depots where they are sold at a reduced price.
Episodes in Season 29
Newton: Move or Improve
Newton: Big Plans
Newton: Prepwork and Inspiration
Newton: Framing, Wiring, and an Unfitted Kitchen
Newton: Retaining Wall, Historic Wallcovering
Newton: Exterior Paint Colors, Stained-Glass Window
Newton: Salvage, Progress, and Pink Granite
Newton: Fieldstone, Replacement Windows, and Teak
Newton: Pests, Decking, and AC
Newton: Bluestone and a Historic Billiards Room
Newton: Bringing Light Throughout
Newton: Garage Nightmare and Garbage Disposers
Newton: Getting the Details Right
Newton: In Memory of Joe Ferrante
Newton: Grout, Closets, and a Clawfoot Tub
Newton: Winter Wrap Party
26 min
New Orleans | Return to New Orleans, Post Katrina
New Orleans | Camelbacks, Bargeboard, and Toxic Mold
30 min
New Orleans | French Quarter, Shotgun Colors
New Orleans | Saints in the City
New Orleans | First Builder Falls Through
New Orleans | Back on Track
New Orleans | Recovery Continues
New Orleans | Landscapes and NBA Legends
26 min
