This Old House
S29E19 New Orleans | French Quarter, Shotgun Colors
In this episode, host Kevin O'Connor explores the vibrant French Quarter alongside Lary Hesdorffer, the Director of the Vieux Carre Commission, to assess the neighborhood's recovery post-storm. At a home in Holy Cross, master carpenter Norm Abram is busy working on the side porch, while homeowner Rashida Ferdinand diligently strips paint from historic windows for reuse. Paint color consultant Louis Aubert demonstrates how he is revitalizing the area by applying historically accurate, vibrant color schemes to homes. Meanwhile, Norm and Kevin join volunteers at Musicians' Village to assist in rebuilding efforts by raising walls, laying decking, and installing windows, helping restore the community one house at a time.
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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
New Orleans | Return to New Orleans, Post Katrina
New Orleans | Camelbacks, Bargeboard, and Toxic Mold
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
New Orleans | Only In New Orleans
New Orleans | One Small Corner Restored