Name: Building Alaska
Released: 2012-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Dan Sheedy, Bob May

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Daring individuals battle the elements to construct their dream homes in the Alaskan wilderness. With no roads or supply centers, they have to get creative to build in one of the most remote and rugged areas on the planet.

Reality · 2012 · 20 min

Starring Dan Sheedy , Bob May

EPISODE 1

A Demolition the Bob May Way

On a remote island in Alaska, Bob May tears down one cabin and begins construction on a new one.

19 min · Nov 11, 2012
EPISODE 2

Framing Is a Bear

The challenges of building in southern Alaska include shoddy lumber, bad weather, and curious bears.

18 min · Nov 18, 2012
EPISODE 3

Roughing It on the Island

The walls are put up, and rough wiring and plumbing are underway, but the grind is getting to Bob.

18 min · Nov 25, 2012
EPISODE 4

Getting Squirrelly

A sub-contractor fails to show up for weeks pushing Bob further behind schedule. Meanwhile, Bob and his brother Rick contend with some furry troublemakers of the job site that are chewing through hoses, cables, and grocery bags.

18 min · Dec 3, 2012
EPISODE 5

Self-Sufficient Building

Living this far off the grid, you need to be self-sufficient, whether using recycled oil, or installing hydro and wind energy systems. The insulation delays continue as Bob May waits for a delinquent subcontractor.

19 min · Dec 9, 2012
EPISODE 6

Cast Away

Bob May gets the cabin completed just before his first paying customers arrive. Furniture and other items are installed at the last moment. He works 16-hour days, goes over budget, but ends up with the cabin of his dreams.

19 min · Dec 16, 2012