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E1 | Carolina Comeback | Asheville Rebuilds

Season 47 Episode 1 | 23m 42s

The crew travels to Western North Carolina to meet five families working to rebuild after Hurricane Helene destroyed their homes. Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, and Jenn Nawada meet the homeowners to hear their stories from the day of the storm: what they experienced, what they lost, and what recovery means to them.

Aired: 09/24/25 | Expires: 10/09/25
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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