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.
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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