Building Off the Grid: Big Sky Ranch
After years spent traveling and working around the globe, Jon and Etta Smith are settling down with their 18-month-old daughter, Syndi. In one of the most remote corners of northwestern Montana, they are building a home and bison ranch off the grid. While neighbors are few and far between, Jon and Etta's new house will have no shortage of visitors, from mountain lions, to badgers, to wolves. With the harsh Montana winter right around the corner, these first-time home builders are in a race against time to finish their dream home sooner, rather than later.
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- DIY Network
- Reality
After years spent traveling and working around the globe, Jon and Etta Smith are settling down with their 18-month-old daughter, Syndi. In one of the most remote corners of northwestern Montana, they are building a home and bison ranch off the grid. While neighbors are few and far between, Jon and Etta's new house will have no shortage of visitors, from mountain lions, to badgers, to wolves. With the harsh Montana winter right around the corner, these first-time home builders are in a race against time to finish their dream home sooner, rather than later.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
The Build Begins
Thu, May 5, 2016 20 mins
Jon and Etta get started on their off-the-grid home and bison ranch build in one of the most remote corners of Montana. With the harsh winter right around the corner, they are in a race against time to finish their dream home.
Episode 2
The Race Against Winter
Thu, May 5, 2016 20 mins
Jon and Etta finally have what they need to kick this build into high gear, so they are working hard to get their house dried in as soon as possible. Will wrong measurements derail their plans?
Episode 3
The Bison Come Home
Thu, May 12, 2016 20 mins
Jon and Etta finally get to bring their new bison home to their ranch, but not without a treacherous drive standing in their way. They also find time to take advantage of their land to source their own build materials.
Episode 4
Montana Time
Thu, May 12, 2016 20 mins
'Montana time' has set Jon and Etta's build back, so they are stuck waiting for the well drillers. In the meantime, they work on their windmill and take care of their new bison.
Episode 5
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Thu, May 19, 2016 20 mins
Jon and Etta work through bitter cold to finish the exterior of their home before another massive storm hits. With low temperatures and little daylight, every baby step they make is a victory in its own right.
Episode 6
Dreams Become Reality
Thu, May 19, 2016 20 mins
After construction delays and lots of hard work, the finishing touches are falling into place for Jon and Etta's off-the-grid build.