Virginia homesteaders are on the brink after the unexplained disappearance of their water and food sources. The Raneys race to solve these mysteries, creatively revamping their infrastructure to give them the confidence to complete their dream cabin.

Marty re-rescues the Broadhead family, whose Ohio home was made from 30,000 tires and faces major new structural issues. Taking on a big challenge with limited time, Marty must restore a settling berm and construct a concrete storm shelter.