Building Off The Grid

A man who has always dreamed of living off the grid needs to finish his tricky build before winter arrives. He has taken on a huge project in upstate New York.

A man surprises his wife for their wedding anniversary. He secretly builds a holiday home with an L-shaped eco-shell to blend into the surroundings.

Construction projects are stressful, especially if they are in the middle of nowhere. Incredible skill is required to build on tricky terrain.

Construction projects are stressful, especially if they are in the middle of nowhere. Incredible skill is required to build on tricky terrain.

Construction projects are stressful, especially if they are in the middle of nowhere. Incredible skill is required to build on tricky terrain.

Construction projects are stressful, especially if they are in the middle of nowhere. Incredible skill is required to build on tricky terrain.

A pro builder crafts an off-grid modular home high on a cliff off the coast of Vancouver, Canada. The smallest mistake could see it tumbling into the ocean.

A man showcases off-grid luxury by building a home in the hills of South Dakota. This all-solar-powered abode will have a wood-burning fireplace and gourmet kitchen.

A pro builder builds an off-grid home on a remote riverside plot on Canada's east coast. He faces tropical storms and winter blizzards during construction.

A young man is designing a home in rural Illinois. He and his friends use their experience as long-distance travellers to improvise the build through the winter.

A family builds their dream home overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, while pro snowboarder Sean Busby and his wife build a home with amazing views of Glacier National Park.

Construction projects are stressful, especially if they are in the middle of nowhere. Incredible skill is needed to build on tricky terrain.

A couple faces sun, snow and a few slip-ups as they race to finish a modern, off-grid lodge overlooking Wisconsin's south shores of Lake Superior.

Construction projects are stressful, especially if they are in the middle of nowhere. Incredible skill is needed to build on tricky terrain.

A father-son duo builds an off-grid home in Montana. The 720-square-foot home takes advantage of mountain winds by using a wind-turbine generator for power.

A couple builds a home with self-sustaining features near the Ozark National Forest. But the mountainside terrain is in a location hit by flash foods.

Some off-the-grid builds are attempted in the most remote and dangerous places on Earth, including deep in Alaska's wilderness and on top of sub-zero glaciers.

A young couple sets out to create their dream treehouse retreat in Northern Georgia overlooking the breath-taking Blue Ridge Mountains.

Any building project is stressful, especially if the build is in the middle of nowhere. A family builds on their 46-acre land by the Smoky Mountains.

A nature-loving architect builds a modern cabin in the Californian Redwoods. He faces challenges, but the final project will have views to rival the Big Sur.

An eco-friendly couple are battling against the harsh winter weather to build a timber and straw-bale cabin in Maine. They are building in a heavily wooded forest.

In the Cascade Mountains, a couple attempts to build the cabin of their dreams. With the help of their friends, they have six months to complete the home.

A family attempt to build a 400-square-foot cabin on a small island. Access to the property is limited and rough waters make it difficult to bring materials in.

A novice builder tries to construct a stone cabin in Vermont's White River Valley but his inexperience and the harsh winter push him to his limits.

A couple is building their 2,400-square-foot dream cabin deep in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Will they complete the job in six months?

A novice builder attempts to construct a cabin in Vermont's White River Valley. The harsh winter and his lack of experience make this a challenging build.

A family attempts to build a cabin on a small island in Northern Idaho. Access to the property is limited and rough waters make it difficult to bring materials in.

Two brothers are building a high-end, off-grid vacation home in the middle of their 2,000-acre cattle ranch. They only have four months to complete it.

Brave builders refuse to set limits on their inventive off-the-grid builds. The epic results include a sustainable bamboo oasis and an underground retreat.

Inventive off-the-grid builders have created some of the world's most unique structures, including a cliff house retreat and a mushroom getaway.

Daring off-the-grid builders have created stunning waterfront homes, including an underground home on a rock quarry and an oceanfront tropical paradise.

Some inexperienced builders have attempted ambitious off-the-grid builds. Can these novices overcome deadlines and mistakes to create the home of their dreams?

Building off-the-grid is all about sustainability. Ambitious builders attempt a solar abode in Colorado and an eco-friendly clubhouse in the Rocky Mountains.

From a snowy North Pole abode to a Rocky Mountain retreat, some off-the-grid builders are willing to take risks to live high up in the mountains.

From a container paradise to an artsy mountain abode, some off-the-grid builders try to create private retreats perfect for building family memories.

Some off-the-grid builders have attempted to create homes deep in the woods, including an A-frame home in the Black Hills and an artistic cabin in the Cascades.

Relive some of the most memorable off-the-grid builds and find out how their incredible homes have evolved. Was building off-the-grid worth it?

When turbulent weather turns his build site into a mud pit, a builder questions if his Greek cottage will ever become a reality in Tennessee.

An Indiana farming family battles snow, wind and freezing temperatures to create a grain bin retreat on their working farm before the season begins.

A family is building a luxury glamping escape in the Texas Hill Country. But with the rain and challenging terrain they must work together to finish it.

A Georgia couple faces the challenges of building 30 feet off the ground as they tackle their watchtower guest house in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A family sets out to build an underground home in Idaho. Before they even pour concrete, they face a decision that will make or break their build.

After experiencing a devastating tornado, a family relies on the help of loved ones to build an off-grid retreat overlooking Tennessee's Ocoee River.

Despite having building experience, a couple faces new challenges while constructing a double container home at their donkey sanctuary in Missouri.

A couple plans to build a unique retreat with the help of donkeys. When their plans go haywire, they are left scrambling for solutions to finish the project.

A family plan to build a geodesic dome home in the North Georgia mountains but will an endless rainstorm sabotage their site before its finished?

An outdoor enthusiast works to build his dream retirement home in the Idaho mountains. But devastating news brings his project to a halt.