Ultimate Homes

From cliffs to rising lakes, from the threat of grizzlies and earthquakes, these six homeowners create their Alaskan dream homes with limited resources. It will take determination, ingenuity, and cold hard cash.

Hawaiis stunning scenery, white sand beaches, and tropical weather draw manybut to live here, these six homeowners built homes tough enough to withstand tsunamis, heavy rain, and powerful earthquakes.

Mountains. For generations, adventurers have always been drawn by their grandeur and their power. Meet six homeowners who had enough inspiration and drive to build their dream homes in such difficult and remote locations.

Most homes are built on solid groundbut these stunning floating homes require serious engineering, patience, and money. For those who can make it work, life on the water means waking up anchored in paradise.

The southern swamps and creeks are home to some of the countrys most unique properties. But building here means facing heat, humidity, shifting soil, and constant flood riskall for a dream home with a backyard bayou.

Tiny homes may be small, but building one takes big planning. These six homeowners downsized, simplified, and reimagined their livesproving that less space can lead to greater freedom and reward.