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E2 | Carolina Comeback | Rising Out of the Muck

Season 47 Episode 2 | 23m 42s

Kevin O'Connor meets meteorologist Stephanie Abrams to learn why the storm hit Asheville so hard. In Swannanoa, he and Zack Dettmore join builders Chris Cronin and Nick Swann. They reframe Jim and Allie's wall and prep Miah's attic HVAC for insulation. Richard Trethewey checks progress in East Asheville, while Zack demos floors in North Asheville. Later, Kevin hears a dramatic storm rescue story.

Aired: 10/01/25 | Expires: 10/16/25
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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