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.
Show
The Tunnel
Episode
S29E19
Air Date
Feb 07, 2008
Season 29 Episodes
S29E01
Newton: Move or Improve
S29E02
Newton: Big Plans
S29E03
Newton: Prepwork and Inspiration
S29E04
Newton: Framing, Wiring, and an Unfitted Kitchen
S29E05
Newton: Retaining Wall, Historic Wallcovering
S29E06
Newton: Exterior Paint Colors, Stained-Glass Window
S29E07
Newton: Salvage, Progress, and Pink Granite
S29E08
Newton: Fieldstone, Replacement Windows, and Teak
S29E09
Newton: Pests, Decking, and AC
S29E10
Newton: Bluestone and a Historic Billiards Room
S29E11
Newton: Bringing Light Throughout
S29E12
Newton: Garage Nightmare and Garbage Disposers
S29E13
Newton: Getting the Details Right
S29E14
Newton: In Memory of Joe Ferrante
S29E15
Newton: Grout, Closets, and a Clawfoot Tub
S29E16
Newton: Winter Wrap Party
S29E17
New Orleans | Return to New Orleans, Post Katrina
S29E18
New Orleans | Camelbacks, Bargeboard, and Toxic Mold
S29E19
New Orleans | French Quarter, Shotgun Colors
S29E20
New Orleans | Saints in the City
S29E21
New Orleans | First Builder Falls Through
S29E22
New Orleans | Back on Track
S29E23
New Orleans | Recovery Continues
S29E24
New Orleans | Landscapes and NBA Legends
S29E25
New Orleans | Only In New Orleans
S29E26
New Orleans | One Small Corner Restored