Building Off the Grid
Adventurous builders battle the elements to build unique homes in remote areas.
Arizona Straw Bale Home
S13 E2
A couple plans to build their home out of straw bales in the Arizona desert in only six months; using Earthship architecture as their motivation, they hope to make this structure modern, durable and unique.
Virginia Underground Home
S13 E3
A fantasy-loving family decides to build their own underground home in the hills of Virginia; with shipment delays, errors and severe weather, the couple must fight to make their dream world a reality.
Utah Mountain A-Frame
S13 E4
Needing to get out of the city, a Las Vegas couple and their son head to southern Utah to build a modern A-frame; but with strong winds, winter storms and a challenging terrain, they must work together to build their dream getaway.
Arkansas Mountain Cabin
S13 E5
A couple head to Arkansas with their kids to build a dream mountain getaway; while the views of this location are breathtaking, this build is anything but a breeze; the family has to work together through severe weather to get this job done.
Maryland Treehouse
S13 E6
In an effort to spend more time with their kids, a couple sets out to build a treehouse in remote Maryland.
Texas Luxury Tent
S13 E7
A Texas couple teams up with two South African canvas tent experts to create their dream glamping experience, but they soon find the build is anything but luxurious; with rain, heat and critters, they must work together to reach the finish line.
Georgia Country Cottage
S13 E8
A couple wants to build a country cottage on their remote family farm in southeast Georgia despite the fact that building that kind of structure in four months will be anything but easy.
Coastal Maine Yurt
S13 E9
From the edge of an active volcano in Hawaii and the Appalachian Mountains to the deserts of New Mexico and upstate New York, builders battle harsh conditions to construct innovative, self-sufficient homes in remote areas.
Texas Luxury Tent
S12 E1
A Texas couple teams up with two South African canvas tent experts to create their dream glamping experience; but they soon find the build is anything but luxurious; with rain, heat, and critters, they have to work together to reach the finish line.
Episode 9
S12 E9
A family of three in the North Georgia mountains are building a unique, geodesic dome home at the top of their property. After endless rainstorms, their build site becomes nearly inaccessible and they question if their forever home will ever be completed.
Georgia Mountain Watchtower
S11 E1
A Georgia couple is ready to tackle their next off-grid build: the ultimate watchtower guest house in the Blue Ridge Mountains; building 30 feet off the ground presents its challenges.
Indiana Grain Bin
S11 E2
An Indiana farming family combines old with new to create a grain bin retreat on their busy working farm.
Texas Hillside Retreat
S11 E3
A family of four is building a luxury glamping escape overlooking the Texas Hill Country, but the build process is anything but glamorous; with the rain, challenging terrain and critters, they must work together to get to the finish line.
Tennessee Greek Cottage
S11 E4
An eclectic builder is ready to take on his next challenge of constructing a Greek cottage in the East Tennessee Valley; when turbulent weather turns his build site into a mud pit, he questions whether or not his vision will ever become a reality.
Idaho Underground Home
S11 E5
A family of eight sets out to build an underground home in the rolling foothills of Idaho, but Mother Nature has other plans for them; before they even pour concrete, they face a decision that will make or break their build.
Country River Cabin
S11 E7
After experiencing a devastating tornado, a family wants to build an off-grid retreat overlooking Tennessee's Ocoee River; as amateur builders, they must rely on the help of friends and family, and each other, to reach the finish line.
Missouri Modern Container
S11 E8
A couple looks to bring the shores of Key West to their donkey sanctuary in Missouri; despite having experience with building off-grid properties, they face new challenges as they attempt to construct a double container home deep in the woods.
Colorado A-frame Cabins
S11 E9
A couple plans to build a unique outdoor living space in Colorado by using donkeys to get materials to the top of their steep build site, but their plans go haywire.
Colorado Cliff Home
S10 E1
A couple simplifies with an advanced off-grid home on Colorado's eastern front with solar, passive solar, septic and water catchment features.
Passive River House
S10 E2
A pro builder constructs an off-grid dream home for his family on a remote riverside plot of land in the heart of Canada's east coast.
Tennessee Dome Home
S10 E3
A couple looks to build an eco-friendly, off-the-grid geodesic dome, cooled using geothermal caves, with a view of Tennessee's South Cumberland Mountain Range; uncertain weather; an intricate design; treacherous mountain paths.
Arkansas Mountain Treehouse
S10 E4
A college student and musician wants an off-the-grid treehouse compound with three structures, with each serving living and sustainability, in the Arkansas woods.
Missouri Modern Farmhouse
S10 E5
A Missouri couple who have inherited property are now cleaning it up and building it out, but troubles multiply as hurricane rains flood the buildsite, a gigantic burn pile creates larger flames than expected, and materials arrive broken.
Colorado Straw Bale Home
S10 E6
A newly blended family is building an eco-friendly straw bale house for their daughter in the mountains of Southwest Colorado; with winter fast approaching, the family races to finish when the build is threatened by torrential rains and cold nights.
Alabama Arch House
S10 E8
A young family in Alabama breaks ground on its forever home during peak hurricane season; between the delays from flooding, waiting for their building kit to arrive and falling glass, it will take everything they have to make this dream a reality.
Colorado Earth House
S10 E9
Two renovators purchase land in Colorado to build a new home away from home; they decide to use a rammed-earth process to construct all-natural walls; when winter comes early, they realize this process is more laborious than anticipated.
Utah Desert Cabin
S10 E10
An overworked gymnastics coach begins working on his dream cabin in Utah's Wasatch Mountain Range; malfunctioning equipment, being far from town, extreme weather, and unpredictable wildlife threaten to turn his dream into a nightmare.
Vermont Timber Frame House
S10 E11
A New York couple with a passion for snowboarding begins building a smart timber frame cabin in remote Vermont; troubles soon begin when the home's instructions lead to confusion.
Solar-Powered Abode
S9 E1
Jared "Cappie" Capp showcases the luxury of off-grid living by building a modern home in the Black Hills of South Dakota; this stunning all-solar-powered abode has a wood-burning fireplace, a gourmet kitchen and a 400-square-foot loft.
Island Getaway
S9 E2
A family attempts to build a 400-square-foot cabin situated on a small island in Northern Idaho; access to the property is limited, and rough waters make it difficult to bring materials in; it's a race to the finish as winter hits the island early.
Vermont Stone House
S9 E4
Novice builder Danny Clark attempts to construct a 600-square-foot stone cabin in Vermont's White River Valley; the home is sure to be a true work of art, but his inexperience, the harsh winter and the unusual architecture push him to his limits.
Carolina Catamaran
S9 E6
A couple constructs an upcycled off-grid homestead deep in the sprawling South Carolina islands; plans for the catamaran-style home include a luxury yacht aesthetic, but the couple must build during hurricane season to meet their deadline.
Ozark Mountain Lodge
S9 E7
An adventurous couple builds a home with self-sustaining features near the Ozark National Forest; they both have renovation experience, but building on the dangerous mountainside terrain in a location plagued by flash floods will be a challenge.
California Cob House
S9 E8
A group of off-grid-living enthusiasts come together to build a 300-square-foot bungalow; with a variety of eco-friendly features, including a solar-powered water pump, this house is a welcome addition to the environmentally friendly community.
Hudson Valley Retreat
S9 E9
Peter and Ashley Jensen build a sustainable straw-bale panel house in New York's Hudson Valley -- the first of its kind in the United States; with only three months to work, they race to finish before winter sets in.
Flathead Lake Pontoon
S9 E11
A Montana carpenter has big plans to build a unique pontoon houseboat so he can live on Flathead Lake year-round; as both a builder and artist, he has the skills to turn his vision into a reality but an early winter threatens the whole project.
Montana Mountain Modern
S9 E12
A father-son duo builds a 720-square foot stick-frame home completely off the grid in Mont.'s Flathead Valley.
Hawaii Dome House
S9 E13
A mother-and-son team pulls up stakes in Orange County, Calif., to build an off-grid family commune outside Keaau, Hawaii; with the help of a skilled AirCrete instructor, the duo overcomes a learning curve to make their dreams come true.
Bamboo House
S8 E1
Bamboo-home architect David Sands seizes the opportunity to build his own getaway in Hawaii that features a luxurious outdoor bath area and detached, starlit master bedroom; however, volcanic eruptions threaten to send the entire project up in smoke.
Floating Castle
S8 E3
Marine scientists in Florida hire engineers Nicolas Derouin and Arnaud Luguet to create a first-of-its-kind floating home; they have nine months to complete it, but unpredictable weather and building hiccups may sink this project before it can swim.
Container Dreamhouse
S8 E4
First-time builders Shay and Shae set out to build a home using five shipping containers on a wooded lot in Oklahoma.
Streamside Cottage
S8 E5
Professional tree-house builder Michael "Murph" Murphy wants to build a cottage retreat for his family in Washington; he enlists his friends to create natural siding and a massive fishing net for lounging above the living space.
Tropical Paradise
S8 E6
A couple plans to build an oceanfront oasis for their family in Maui, Hawaii and, to keep the budget low, they design a Quonset hut which can be built cheaply and quickly, but unexpected setbacks test their limits at every turn.
Piney Woods Place
S8 E7
Naturalist builder Cat Taylor builds a remote sanctuary in the piney woods of Northwest Texas; she builds the two-story house using a cob mixture and adds touches of comfort to entertain family members.
Cascade Mountain Escape
S8 E8
In Washington State's Cascade Mountains, a couple builds their 2,400-square-foot dream cabin; the location gives them amazing views, but hauling heavy beams up dusty switchbacks on a six-month deadline pushes them to their limits.
Colorado Crest
S8 E9
Builder Phil Parr heads to the wilderness of northern Colorado to build the ultimate off-grid tent; far beyond simple nylon and poles, this lavish tent has a custom fabricated wooden frame, canvas shell and 650-square-feet of livable elegance.
Ohio Valley Hut
S7 E1
In Ohio, two brothers build a high-end, off-grid vacation home on their family's cattle ranch.
Big Sur Modern Retreat
S7 E2
A nature-loving architect builds a modern California cabin that rivals the views of nearby Big Sur.
Maine Straw Bale
S7 E3
An eco-friendly couple fights an early winter to build a timber and straw-bale cabin in Maine.
Lake Superior Lodge
S7 E4
A couple race to finish a modern, off-grid lodge overlooking the south shore of Lake Superior.
Mountain Timber Frame
S7 E6
Kolin Buzerak returns to his family's 100-acre property in Upstate New York to put down some roots; he plans to build an off-grid timber frame cabin with a full kitchen, living space, dining area, and open loft bedroom.
Maine Mountain Home
S6 E1
Jason and Stephanie build a solar-powered dovetail log cabin; they live in a tipi onsite with their four children during the build, which gets hindered by driving rain, lost deliveries, broken equipment, and hurricane-strength winds.
Modern Farmhouse
S6 E2
A family builds an ultra-modern farmhouse completely off the grid in the verdant Wisconsin countryside; when the project extends into winter, they're pushed to the breaking point as they face the impact of extreme cold on the build and themselves.
Woodland Expedition
S6 E4
A young man designs his first home on family land in rural Illinois to be off the grid and on the go; he and his buddy combine their experience as long-distance travelers to improvise their build through a Midwest winter.
Smoky Mountain Homestead
S6 E6
A family of five builds a forever home on their 46-acre property overlooking the Smoky Mountains.
Appalachian Underground
S6 E7
A man surprises his wife with a family vacation home on the edge of a Tennessee rock quarry.
Desert Domes
S5 E1
Together with a group of volunteers, Laura William builds an earthen three-dome home in the desert outside of Tucson, Ariz.; the team battles a steep learning curve and Mother Nature in a race to finish before the scorching summer arrives.
Cabin Wanderlust
S5 E2
A young cabin builder creates a one-of-a-kind cabin in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York during the winter months; because of the new and complicated design, the crew must adapt to the environment.
Montana Mountaintop Dream Home
S5 E3
A couple build their off-grid dream home on a remote mountaintop overlooking the southwest Montana backcountry; together, they've dreamed up a mountain base camp that is high tech and suits their outdoor lifestyle.
Desert Den
S5 E4
In Tres Piedras, N.M., Beau Dunavant and his girlfriend, Samantha Inman, plan to build a home made of mostly recycled materials and lots of dirt; they contend with blowing dirt, blistering sunshine and freezing temperatures in the desert.
High Altitude Hideout
S5 E6
Joey Caiafa sets out to build a mountaintop hideout outside of Leadville, Colo.; he enlists the help of his friends and an architectural designer to trick out the solar powered space, but unforeseen issues could bring the build to a halt.
Colorado Mountain Lodge
S5 E7
A Colorado couple attempts to build one of the most energy-efficient homesteads in the state; Mother Nature and bleeding-edge technologies give them a run for their money as they race to complete their high-end alpine lodge before winter hits.
Tiny Forest Cottage
S5 E8
Newlyweds escape the city to build their first home up in New York's Hudson Valley; utilizing timber felled on their property, they craft their tiny house completely off the grid, but unexpected setbacks threaten to derail their honeymoon project.
Hawaiian Hideaway
S5 E9
Innovative designer and builder Graham Hill sets out to transform a steep Maui jungle plot into a 600-square-foot, high-tech dream home with multiple moving walls and other space-maximizing features.
Maine Lighthouse
S4 E1
After witnessing the demise of Casco Bay's Halfway Rock Lighthouse, Maine native Ford Reiche has the chance to return this iconic landmark to its former glory; it will take barges full of scaffolding and brave masons to pull it off.
Montana Earth Home
S4 E3
A couple builds their dream home in a remote canyon just north of Yellowstone National Park in Montana; they create an earthen home suited to the climate; they'll navigate the hardships of their remote setting while surrounded by stunning views.
Edge of Maine
S4 E4
A creative family builds a three-story tiny house full of clever features in Maine; but with limited experience and a three-month deadline, they'll need help from Maine natives to get it done.
Vail Log Cabin
S4 E5
The Walker family takes on a multi-generational construction project rebuilding their 100-year-old mining cabin in the Colorado wilderness; they're a family of engineers who are game for any challenges that will face them in the months ahead.
Cabin of No Return
S4 E6
A family is determined to build an off-the-grid cabin along Idaho's Salmon River; the family members take on Class 5 rapids to portage out materials, and they must race to complete their cabin before low tide hits and they can't return home.
Island Oasis
S4 E7
Beth wants a getaway on the white sandy beaches of Ambergris Caye, Belize; Ken Grissom and his crew transport tons of building materials to the remote island to construct an off-the-grid luxury getaway with the warm Caribbean water just steps away.
Underground Living
S4 E8
While specialty builders Jon and Amanda D'Aleo design and build earth-sheltered homes in southern Colorado, they weren't expecting a project this far off the grid; they must work overtime to get the house constructed and buried before winter hits.
Cob Cottage
S4 E9
Sonia Havill puts her skills to the test by building her first house -- an off-the-grid cob cottage on top of an Oregon mountain; Sonia enlists the help of family and friends, but her lack of experience and the rainy season may wash away her dream.
Bottle Island
S3 E1
John Beal is ready to leave the city behind and embrace an off-the-grid life in Isla Mujeres, Mexico; Beal hires Richart Sowa and his son, Eden, to build an eco-friendly private floating island made from recycled plastic bottles.
Cliff House
S3 E2
Off-the-grid contractor Gregg Smith battles the elements to build a cliff-side retreat for a family in the Sierra Nevada Mountains; for Gregg and his team, erecting this house in the middle of nowhere comes with its share of challenges.
Ozark Paradise
S3 E3
A realtor and his three children set out to build their dream home on a wooded ridge top in the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma; while navigating the hardships of their remote setting, they convert three shipping containers into an off-the-grid paradise.
Windy Mountain
S3 E4
A snowmobile guide and his wife build a cabin in Wyoming; the build includes a cabin, small shop and garage, all constructed with zero fossil fuels; the team faces challenges, but the project will prove to be as grand as the scenery surrounding it.
Spearfish Canyon
S3 E5
In Spearfish Canyon, S.D., off-the-grid builder Jared Capp sets out to turn four shipping containers into a stunning two-story mountain hideaway, featuring five bedrooms, a well, a living roof, solar panels, and other high-end amenities.
White Mountain
S3 E6
With help from friends, an outdoorsman takes on the challenge of building a cabin in the remote White Mountains region of Alaska; the crew must work through snow, wind and mud to haul materials and build the perfect cabin in just seven days.
Alaskan Glacier
S2 E1
Alaskan adventure guide Don Lee builds a remote survival cabin on top of a glacier, a site plagued with avalanches and unpredictable weather.
Tiny House on a Lake
S2 E3
Mollie and Sean Busby live off the grid for two years before deciding to take it to the next level, and the couple builds a super efficient tiny house surrounded by stunning views in northwestern Montana.
Coastal Maine
S2 E4
Seeking to escape to a place where their family can unplug and enjoy nature, Jason and Crystal set out to build a 320-square-foot cabin on the Maine coastline in just 12 days with the help of a small group of friends.
Mountain Man Cave
S2 E5
Joe Donovan, an avid skier and adventurer, has found the perfect spot on a remote ridge in southwest Montana, and he battles the elements to build his rustic, straw-bale dream cabin with a little help from friends.
Yellowstone River
S2 E6
In southwestern Montana, the Lighthiser family sets out to build an off-the-grid home overlooking the Yellowstone River; the family battles the elements to construct an efficient house in a windswept valley surrounded by stunning views.
Building Off the Grid
S1 E1
Michael Reynolds and his team of builders face the difficult task of building an Earthship home in just four weeks in Montana; the house must be entirely self-sufficient and sustainable.
Alaska
S1 E2
In the heart of the Alaskan Range, the Perrins brothers work to build an extremely remote hunting cabin made of logs.
Yurts So Good
S1 E4
In Montana, a young couple breaks ground to build a luxury yurt with a breathtaking view of the mountains; the solar-powered yurt has a modern kitchen, a second-floor loft, a guest room, and its own stream.
Alaska Range
S1 E5
Furniture DIY-ers Ana and Jacob White build their dream cabin in the remote Alaskan interior on Paxson Lake, battling extreme elements while putting their carpentry skills to the ultimate test.
Rocky Mountains
S1 E6
In Carbondale, Colo., a mountain biking group builds a mountain retreat; they use their bicycles to haul their building materials across rugged terrain, and they excavate by hand for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Gnome Sweet Home
S1 E7
Builder Matteo Lundgren creates custom cob houses using natural materials such as clay, sand, straw, and water.