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E11 | Carolina Comeback | Coming Home

Season 47 Episode 11 | 23m 42s

Western North Carolina celebrates as five families return home a year after Hurricane Helene. In Swannanoa, Kevin tours Jim and Allie's, then Miah's, while Mark stops by Cat and Jeremy's. In North Asheville, Jenn admires Melinda's new yard while Zack and Matt check out the interior, and Richard visits Paula's East Asheville home before everyone gathers at a local brewery to celebrate.

Aired: 01/14/26 | Expires: 01/29/26
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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