Overview
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.
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29 - 1Newton: Move or Improve October 04, 2007
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29 - 2Newton: Big Plans October 11, 2007
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29 - 3Newton: Prepwork and Inspiration October 18, 2007
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29 - 4Newton: Framing, Wiring, and an Unfitted Kitchen October 25, 2007
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29 - 5Newton: Retaining Wall, Historic Wallcovering November 01, 2007
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29 - 6Newton: Exterior Paint Colors, Stained-Glass Window November 08, 2007
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29 - 7Newton: Salvage, Progress, and Pink Granite November 15, 2007
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29 - 8Newton: Fieldstone, Replacement Windows, and Teak November 22, 2007
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29 - 9Newton: Pests, Decking, and AC November 29, 2007
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29 - 10Newton: Bluestone and a Historic Billiards Room December 06, 2007
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29 - 11Newton: Bringing Light Throughout December 13, 2007
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29 - 12Newton: Garage Nightmare and Garbage Disposers December 20, 2007
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29 - 13Newton: Getting the Details Right December 27, 2007
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29 - 14Newton: In Memory of Joe Ferrante January 03, 2008
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29 - 15Newton: Grout, Closets, and a Clawfoot Tub January 10, 2008
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29 - 16Newton: Winter Wrap Party January 17, 2008
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29 - 17New Orleans | Return to New Orleans, Post Katrina January 24, 2008
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29 - 18New Orleans | Camelbacks, Bargeboard, and Toxic Mold January 31, 2008
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29 - 19New Orleans | French Quarter, Shotgun Colors February 07, 2008
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29 - 20New Orleans | Saints in the City February 14, 2008
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29 - 21New Orleans | First Builder Falls Through February 21, 2008
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29 - 22New Orleans | Back on Track February 28, 2008
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29 - 23New Orleans | Recovery Continues March 06, 2008
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29 - 24New Orleans | Landscapes and NBA Legends March 13, 2008
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29 - 25New Orleans | Only In New Orleans March 20, 2008
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29 - 26New Orleans | One Small Corner Restored March 27, 2008