Holmes in New Orleans

2009

Mike Holmes, known as `Canada's Most Trusted Contractor', leads his crew south into the heart of New Orleans' lower 9th Ward to rebuild the home of Gloria Guy, a grandmother who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina. They have just 10 weeks to get it done (half the normal time), and this series follows Holmes and the crew as they struggle to overcome stifling heat and blinding rainstorms, staff turnover, and conflicts between tradespeople to erect a safe and sustainable home that will withstand future hurricanes and flooding.

Production

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2009

1. Laying the Foundation

The project is just underway and Mike is already two weeks behind schedule due to unforeseen problems.

2. Frame by Frame

Mike has only eight weeks to complete Gloria's new house before the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, but the relentless Louisiana heat is taking its toll on Mike's crew.

3. Closing In

As the deadline draws closer, Mike directs his team's efforts to completing the roof of Gloria's house. Without that protection from the near-constant rain, Mike will not be able to make his deadline.

4. Leader of the Band

With the roof finally up, a small army of specialist get to work installing electrical wiring, plumbing and trim. The trick for Mike is to keep them out of each others way without starting a war.

5. The Countdown Begins

The work on Gloria's house is nearing completion, but will Mike and his crew be able to finish before Hurricane Gustav hits? If the house isn't finished before then, it won't be hurricane-proof the way Mike designed it to be.

6. Going Home

Once the finishing touches are done and the landscaping is completed, Mike presents Gloria with her new ecologically-friendly and hurricane-proof house.

Cast

Mike Holmes

Self

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