In early 2020, Ruben and Joan Romero bought a nuclear-grade, Cold War era bunker in the Midwest. They relocated from Georgia and set about turning the subterranean structure into a family home, alongside their four children.

Working together every step of the way, the Romeros are transforming the extraordinary refuge into a fully self-sufficient living space. Click or scroll on to witness the highs, lows and near misses involved in bringing their dream to life...