Episode 1
Amputee Jeff and wife Carol need a liveable home, water, and a place to grow food. The Raneys build an entire cabin from scratch and harness a natural spring.
Episode 2
Soil poisoned by coal production hampers a Kentucky homestead. The Raneys must build a hillside garden on the only unpolluted land and find a source of clean water.
Episode 3
A dangerous request from the Smith family in a Missouri flood zone forces the Raneys to build a dam and plan an entire cabin move.