Building Off the Grid
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Building Off the GridAdventurous builders battle the elements to build unique homes in remote areas.S4, EP6 "Cabin of No Return"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.
S13, EP4 "Utah Mountain A-Frame"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.
S10, EP7 "Georgia Appalachian A-Frame"Deep in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a Georgia family is building a remote A-frame cabin retreat.
S10, EP11 "Vermont Timber Frame House"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.
S6, EP7 "Appalachian Underground"A man surprises his wife with a family vacation home on the edge of a Tennessee rock quarry.
S5, EP2 "Cabin Wanderlust"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.
S11, EP7 "Country River Cabin"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.
S11, EP3 "Texas Hillside Retreat"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.
S10, EP5 "Missouri Modern Farmhouse"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.
S13, EP5 "Building Off the Grid"Adventurous builders battle the elements to build unique homes in remote areas.
S13, EP3 "Virginia Underground Home"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.
S13, EP2 "Arizona Straw Bale Home"A couple plans to build their forever 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.
S13, EP1 "Georgia Mountain Cavern"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.
S12, EP1 "Texas Luxury Tent"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.
S11, EP11 "Idaho Barndominium"An outdoor enthusiast works to build his dream retirement home in the Idaho mountains, but weather and material shortages slow his timeline.
S11, EP8 "Missouri Modern Container"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.
S11, EP5 "Idaho Underground Home"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.
S10, EP8 "Alabama Arch House"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.
S10, EP4 "Arkansas Mountain Treehouse"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.
S10, EP3 "Tennessee Dome Home"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.
S10, EP2 "Passive River House"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.
S10, EP1 "Colorado Cliff Home"A couple simplifies with an advanced off-grid home on Colorado's eastern front with solar, passive solar, septic and water catchment features.
S9, EP13 "Hawaii Dome House"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.
S9, EP12 "Montana Mountain Modern"A father-son duo builds a 720-square foot stick-frame home completely off the grid in Mont.'s Flathead Valley.
S9, EP11 "Flathead Lake Pontoon"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.
S9, EP9 "Hudson Valley Retreat"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.
S9, EP8 "California Cob House"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.
S9, EP7 "Ozark Mountain Lodge"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.
S9, EP6 "Carolina Catamaran"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.
S9, EP4 "Vermont Stone House"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.
S9, EP3 "West Coast Island Getaway"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.
S9, EP2 "Island Getaway"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.
S8, EP9 "Colorado Crest"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.
S8, EP8 "Cascade Mountain Escape"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.
S8, EP7 "Piney Woods Place"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.
S8, EP6 "Tropical Paradise"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.
S8, EP5 "Streamside Cottage"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.
S8, EP4 "Container Dreamhouse"First-time builders Shay and Shae set out to build a home using five shipping containers on a wooded lot in Oklahoma.
S8, EP3 "Floating Castle"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.
S8, EP2 "Earth Block Ranch"A family builds thousands of earth blocks while withstanding winter monsoons, freezing temperatures and more to finish their forever home in San Antonio, Texas.
S8, EP1 "Bamboo House"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.
S7, EP6 "Mountain Timber Frame"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.
S7, EP3 "Maine Straw Bale"An eco-friendly couple fights an early winter to build a timber and straw-bale cabin in Maine.
S7, EP1 "Ohio Valley Hut"In Ohio, two brothers build a high-end, off-grid vacation home on their family's cattle ranch.
S4, EP7 "Island Oasis"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.
S4, EP1 "Maine Lighthouse"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.
S3, EP6 "White Mountain"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.
S3, EP5 "Spearfish Canyon"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.
S3, EP4 "Windy Mountain"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.
S3, EP3 "Ozark Paradise"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.
S3, EP2 "Cliff House"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.
S3, EP1 "Bottle Island"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.
S2, EP6 "Yellowstone River"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.
S2, EP5 "Mountain Man Cave"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.
S2, EP4 "Coastal Maine"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.
S2, EP3 "Tiny House on a Lake"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.
S2, EP2 "Massive Mud Home"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.
S2, EP1 "Alaskan Glacier"Alaskan adventure guide Don Lee builds a remote survival cabin on top of a glacier, a site plagued with avalanches and unpredictable weather.
S1, EP7 "Gnome Sweet Home"Builder Matteo Lundgren creates custom cob houses using natural materials such as clay, sand, straw, and water.
S1, EP6 "Rocky Mountains"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.
S1, EP5 "Alaska Range"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.
S1, EP4 "Yurts So Good"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.
S1, EP3 "North Pole"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.
S1, EP2 "Alaska"In the heart of the Alaskan Range, the Perrins brothers work to build an extremely remote hunting cabin made of logs.
S1, EP1 "Building Off the Grid"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.
"Waterfront Builds"Off the grid locations, like an underground home built on a rock quarry and an oceanfront tropical paradise, that are incredible.
"Building Off the Grid"Adventurous builders battle the elements to build unique homes in remote areas.
Adventurous builders battle the elements to build unique homes in remote areas.
Original Air Date: Jan 26, 2014
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TVG
Playback: HD
12 seasons available on demand (57 episodes)
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