Ep 10. Honey I Torched The Homestead

In Homestead Rescue season 1 episode 10 "Honey I Torched The Homestead," the Raney family responds to a call from a wilderness-living couple, Alana and J.T., who are struggling after a fire destroyed their homestead. The couple had been living off the grid in a yurt on their property when a wildfire engulfed their property. The couple managed to escape, but their homestead was left in shambles. The Raney family arrives to assess the situation and to help the couple rebuild their homestead.

The episode begins with the Ryneys flying their bush plane to the couple's remote homestead in Alaska, where they are greeted by Alana and J.T. The Raneys survey the damage and discover that the couple's yurt, gardens, livestock, and water system have all been destroyed. The Raney family quickly gets to work, assessing what can be salvaged and what will need to be rebuilt from scratch.

To start, the Raneys help Alana and J.T. to rebuild their yurt. They also gather materials to construct a greenhouse and a new water collection system. They teach the couple how to create a fire break to reduce the risk of another wildfire, as well as how to properly handle fires in the future. With the help of the Raneys, Alana and J.T. also learn how to improve their soil to grow vegetables and food for their livestock.

Throughout the episode, tensions rise as the Raneys and the couple struggle to work together. Alana and J.T.'s inexperience with homesteading becomes increasingly apparent, and they often question the methods used by the Raneys. However, the Raney family remains patient and persistent as they help the couple overcome the obstacles they face.

As the episode progresses, the Raneys work with the couple to secure their homestead from future disasters. They show the couple how to develop a fire-safe zone around their home, how to maintain their gardens, and how to prepare for harsh winters. With the help of the Raneys, Alana and J.T. start to see the importance of sustainable living and begin to appreciate the hard work required to survive in the Alaskan wilderness.

In the end, the Raneys and the couple come together to successfully rebuild the homestead and secure it for future disasters. Alana and J.T. have a newfound appreciation for homesteading and are grateful for the lessons they learned and the help they received from the Raney family. The episode ends with the Raneys flying away from the couple's property, leaving them with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive off the grid in the Alaskan wilderness.