This Old House · SEASON 29

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Episode 25 · 2008-03-20

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Episode overview

Host Kevin O'Connor meets District Fire Chief Tim McConnell to see how his own firemen are rebuilding 22 damaged firehouse on their own time, with the help of volunteers and the Denis Leary Foundation in NYC. In Holy Cross, master carpenter Norm Abram drives up to find plants arriving, and master mason Teddy Pierre, Jr. laying local St. Joe brick at the front walk. Lead carpenter Mike Gettle installs new custom composite shutters, which are functional for privacy and security, while also meeting Historic District guidelines. The mechanicals, including a new continuous flow tankless water heater, are also in place. In the French Quarter, Kevin stops into Bevolo Lighting to see how Drew Bevolo, a third generation lighting fixture manufacturer, is carrying on the family tradition, while also building lights for our project. Over at Musicians' Village, Roger helps the volunteers establish grade and plant some screening shrubs and grasses in homeowner Calvin Johnson's front yard.

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