Ep 3. Trust Or Die

In Homestead Rescue season 1 episode 3, titled "Trust Or Die," the Raney family meets the Howard family who have been living in the Alaskan wilderness for years. The Howard family had built their homestead from scratch and had been living off the land for the most part. However, after their daughter was born, they realized that they needed help to make their property safer and more sustainable. That's when the Raney family enters the picture.

Marty, Misty, and Matt Raney arrive at the Howard family's homestead to assess the situation. They find that the family is living in a corrugated metal cabin that is overcrowded and lacks proper ventilation. The Raneys also notice that the family's rainwater collection system is not working properly and that their food supply is running low. The Raney family decides to help the Howard family by creating a new shelter, improving their water collection system, and teaching them how to live off the land more effectively.

The Howard family is grateful for the help, but tensions quickly rise between the two families. The Raneys find that the Howard family had been using a makeshift sawmill that is extremely dangerous. However, the Howard family seems reluctant to accept the safety measures proposed by the Raneys. Their difference in opinion ultimately leads to a confrontation between Marty and the patriarch of the Howard family, resulting in a standoff that could have serious consequences.

As the episode progresses, the Raneys continue their work and manage to establish a better living situation for the Howard family. However, the mistrust between the two families remains. The Raneys eventually face a difficult decision: should they leave the Howard family to their homestead and hope for the best, or should they stay for a while longer to ensure that the family is safe and prepared for whatever may come?

Overall, "Trust Or Die" is a gripping episode of Homestead Rescue that showcases the challenges of living in the Alaskan wilderness and the importance of trust and mutual respect in survival situations. The episode is a testament to the expertise and dedication of the Raney family, who never shy away from difficult situations and who always put the safety and well-being of their clients first.