Building Off the Grid
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Building Off the Grid

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.
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Episodes

  1. S7 E1 - Ohio Valley Hut

    February 20, 2019
    40min
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    Two brothers build a high-end, off-grid vacation home on their Ohio family's cattle ranch.
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  2. S7 E2 - Big Sur Modern Retreat

    February 27, 2019
    40min
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    A nature-loving architect builds a modern California cabin that rivals the views of nearby Big Sur!
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  3. S7 E3 - Maine Straw Bale Cabin

    March 6, 2019
    40min
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    An eco-friendly couple fights an early winter to build a timber-and-straw-bale cabin in Maine.
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  4. S7 E4 - Lake Superior Lodge

    March 19, 2019
    40min
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    A couple races to finish a modern, off-grid lodge overlooking the south shores of Lake Superior.
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  5. S7 E5 - Volcano Home

    March 20, 2019
    40min
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    A couple builds a rainforest retreat within the edge of an active volcano on Hawaii's Big Island.
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  6. S7 E6 - Mountain Timber Frame

    March 27, 2019
    40min
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    A man builds an off-grid timber frame cabin on his family's 100-acre property in upstate New York.
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