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E7 | Carolina Comeback | Boulder Dash

Season 47 Episode 7 | 23m 42s

In Asheville, NC, Kevin O'Connor strolls through restored Biltmore Village and learns about its history and future. In East Asheville, Mauro Henrique guides Paula in cleaning and staining a fiberglass door. In North Asheville, Jenn Nawada and landscape architect Jennifer Verprauskus build a boulder terrace retaining wall. In Swannanoa, Kevin learns a new method to install an interior door.

Aired: 11/05/25 | Expires: 11/20/25
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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