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James Dose, a general contractor helping restore homes in East Asheville, channels his experience of Hurricane Helene into his song “Cavalry,” using music and imagery from the flooded Swannanoa River to show how creativity can help a community heal and rebuild.

When the Swannanoa River surged past 26 feet during Hurricane Helene, it didn’t just destroy homes, it swept their landscapes with it. A local garden center is stepping in to help revive the Swannanoa project houses. Jenn meets with homeowners Jim, Allie, and Miah to hear their visions for brand-new yards, offering plant and layout options tailored to each property’s sun exposure and conditions. 

After Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, in September 2024, the city’s craft beer community is helping lead its recovery. In this episode, This Old House visits Highland Brewing—the first craft brewery in Asheville—to explore how the industry that shaped the city is now rebuilding it.

In exclusive extended interviews and behind-the-scenes footage not seen on This Old House's broadcast, a family recounts their terrifying night as Hurricane Helene destroyed their mountain home. From basement shelter to garage refuge, these additional scenes reveal the raw human drama before rebuilding begins.

This Old House follows Asheville families rebuilding after Hurricane Helene’s devastation.