TV This Old House - Season 29 Episode 21 : New Orleans | First Builder Falls Through This Old House - Season 29 Episode 21 : New Orleans | First Builder Falls Through 5.557/10 by 35 users Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram open the show with a quick visit to the local's alternative to Bourbon Street, the neighborhood jazz clubs of Frenchmen Street, where the New Orleans music scene is still alive and well. At the project in Holy Cross, homeowner Rashida Ferdinand has some surprising news: Her old contractor couldn't complete the job, so she's hiring someone new, while filling in herself to bridge the gap between builders. On her brief watch, she's managed to obtain her rough inspections, so spray foam insulation gets underway in the new addition. For progress on the French doors, Norm visits carpenter Matt Thompson to see his renovated house and shop in Bywater, and also how he's milling our historically accurate doors out of Spanish cedar. At Musicians' Village, founder Branford Marsalis gives Norm a look at the plans for the music education and performance center that will be built in honor of his father, Ellis Marsalis. Details Casts Posters Images Title This Old House - Season 29 Episode 21 : New Orleans | First Builder Falls Through Alternative Titles 这个老房子, This Old House Hour Subtitle Available ETC. First Air Date 1979-01-01 Last Air Date 2025-05-29 Number of Episodes 1188 Number of Seasons 46 Genres Documentary, Reality, Networks PBS, Casts Plot Keywords , Episodes List This Old House Season 29 :Episode 1 Newton: Move or Improve 2007-10-04 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 2 Newton: Big Plans 2007-10-11 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 3 Newton: Prepwork and Inspiration 2007-10-18 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 4 Newton: Framing, Wiring, and an Unfitted Kitchen 2007-10-25 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 5 Newton: Retaining Wall, Historic Wallcovering 2007-11-01 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 6 Newton: Exterior Paint Colors, Stained-Glass Window 2007-11-08 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 7 Newton: Salvage, Progress, and Pink Granite 2007-11-15 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 8 Newton: Fieldstone, Replacement Windows, and Teak 2007-11-22 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 9 Newton: Pests, Decking, and AC 2007-11-29 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 10 Newton: Bluestone and a Historic Billiards Room 2007-12-06 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 11 Newton: Bringing Light Throughout 2007-12-13 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 12 Newton: Garage Nightmare and Garbage Disposers 2007-12-20 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 13 Newton: Getting the Details Right 2007-12-27 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 14 Newton: In Memory of Joe Ferrante 2008-01-03 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 15 Newton: Grout, Closets, and a Clawfoot Tub 2008-01-10 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 16 Newton: Winter Wrap Party 2008-01-17 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 17 New Orleans | Return to New Orleans, Post Katrina 2008-01-24 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 18 New Orleans | Camelbacks, Bargeboard, and Toxic Mold 2008-01-31 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 19 New Orleans | French Quarter, Shotgun Colors 2008-02-07 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 20 New Orleans | Saints in the City 2008-02-14 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 21 New Orleans | First Builder Falls Through 2008-02-21 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 22 New Orleans | Back on Track 2008-02-28 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 23 New Orleans | Recovery Continues 2008-03-06 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 24 New Orleans | Landscapes and NBA Legends 2008-03-13 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 25 New Orleans | Only In New Orleans 2008-03-20 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 29 :Episode 26 New Orleans | One Small Corner Restored 2008-03-27 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.