New Orleans | Back on Track
Episode 22 · 2008-02-28
- Documentary
- Reality
Episode 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.
Season 29 episodes
1. Newton: Move or Improve2007-10-04
2. Newton: Big Plans2007-10-11
3. Newton: Prepwork and Inspiration2007-10-18
4. Newton: Framing, Wiring, and an Unfitted Kitchen2007-10-25
5. Newton: Retaining Wall, Historic Wallcovering2007-11-01
6. Newton: Exterior Paint Colors, Stained-Glass Window2007-11-08
7. Newton: Salvage, Progress, and Pink Granite2007-11-15
8. Newton: Fieldstone, Replacement Windows, and Teak2007-11-22
9. Newton: Pests, Decking, and AC2007-11-29
10. Newton: Bluestone and a Historic Billiards Room2007-12-06
11. Newton: Bringing Light Throughout2007-12-13
12. Newton: Garage Nightmare and Garbage Disposers2007-12-20
13. Newton: Getting the Details Right2007-12-27
14. Newton: In Memory of Joe Ferrante2008-01-03
15. Newton: Grout, Closets, and a Clawfoot Tub2008-01-10
16. Newton: Winter Wrap Party2008-01-17
17. New Orleans | Return to New Orleans, Post Katrina2008-01-24
18. New Orleans | Camelbacks, Bargeboard, and Toxic Mold2008-01-31
19. New Orleans | French Quarter, Shotgun Colors2008-02-07
20. New Orleans | Saints in the City2008-02-14
21. New Orleans | First Builder Falls Through2008-02-21
22. New Orleans | Back on Track2008-02-28
23. New Orleans | Recovery Continues2008-03-06
24. New Orleans | Landscapes and NBA Legends2008-03-13
25. New Orleans | Only In New Orleans2008-03-20
26. New Orleans | One Small Corner Restored2008-03-27
