Building Off the Grid

Adventurous builders battle the elements to build unique homes in remote areas.

Georgia Mountain Cavern

S13 E1

A young family embarks on their biggest and most challenging build yet -- an in-earth cavern in the mountains of northern Georgia. But building on a mountain will be anything but easy as they deal with a rocky terrain, extreme heat and heavy rain.

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.

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.

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.

Idaho Barndominium

S12 E10

An outdoor enthusiast works to build his dream retirement home in the Idaho mountains, but weather and material shortages slow his timeline. As things get back on track, he receives devastating news that brings his build to a grinding halt.

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.

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.

Mountain Dome Home

S11 E10

A family of three in the North Georgia mountains is building a geodesic dome home at the top of their property; after endless rainstorms, their build site becomes inaccessible and they question if their home will ever be completed.

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.

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.

Georgia Appalachian A-Frame

S10 E7

Deep in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a Georgia family is building a remote A-frame cabin retreat.

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.

West Coast Island Getaway

S9 E3

Mark Smith builds an off-grid modular home perched high on a cliff off the coast of Vancouver, Canada; the pressure is on as even the smallest mistake can result in the home tumbling 85 feet down into the ocean.

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.

Earth Block Ranch

S8 E2

A family builds thousands of earth blocks while withstanding winter monsoons, freezing temperatures and more to finish their forever home in San Antonio, Texas.

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.

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.

Volcano Home

S7 E5

A couple builds a rainforest retreat within the edge of an active volcano on Hawaii's Big Island.

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.

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.

Georgia Mountain Treehouse

S6 E3

A couple sets out to build a tree-house retreat in northern Georgia overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains; although the build calls for a mile-long, uphill trek with all of their materials, the end result is the ultimate childhood dream come true.

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.

Desert Mountain House

S5 E5

A creative family builds a custom home in a place where the mountains and desert collide in Colorado's last frontier; the dream project quickly turns into a job when the harsh terrain combines with the demanding pace they've set for themselves.

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.

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.

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.

Mushroom House

S4 E10

Sage Stoneman teams up with world-renowned natural builder SunRay Kelley to experiment with a never-before-used building material -- mushrooms; they not only design a mushroom-shaped house but virtually grow one.

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.

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.

Glacier River Cabin

S3 E8

A young couple seeks to build a log cabin and start a new life in Alaska; with the help of family and friends, the couple endures the elements and long northern days to handcraft their new home from the ground up and completely off the grid.

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.

Massive Mud Home

S2 E2

After getting engaged, Summer and Jack move away from New Jersey to fulfill their life-long dream of living off-grid; they buy a plot of land in Sedro Woolley, Wash., and commission Sunray Kelley to design and build their dream mud home.

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.

Alaska

S1 E2

In the heart of the Alaskan Range, the Perrins brothers work to build an extremely remote hunting cabin made of logs.

North Pole

S1 E3

Bryce Ward, the mayor of North Pole, Alaska, joins forces with his father, Jeff, to build a family cabin with the help of their lifelong camping buddies; as the team finishes building the cabin, a forest fire threatens to destroy it.

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.