Misty Raney is an American TV personality who is famous for her appearance on Homestead Rescue. She is a farmer, hunter, and builder who was raised on a remote farm, away from civilization, along with her 3 siblings, Matt, Miles, and Melanee. Her upbringing caused her to be self-sufficient and independent.
The American TV star is married to a carpenter and surfer, Maciah Bilodeau, with whom she shares a son, Gauge Bilodeau. They share a lot of similarities as a family and enjoy the same things.
Interesting Facts About Misty Raney
1. She was Born and Raised in Alaska
Misty Raney Bilodeau was born on November 9, 1981, in Sitka, Alaska, to Mollee Roestel and Marty Raney. She has not revealed details about her early life and education. However, it is known that she was brought up in a unique way, away from any form of civilization. It would not come as a surprise if it is revealed that she was homeschooled.
Misty is a homesteader, who enjoys building things with her hands. She revealed that she has always been a creative person and began experimenting with wood at a very early age. Misty would grow up to be part of a TV show, Homestead Rescue, where she will display her creative skills.
2. Misty is a Handy Woman
Also known as the girl with the hammer, Misty loves carpentry and DIYs. Growing up, she was into arts and crafts and also dabbled with woodwork. She would follow her father and brother around observing what they were doing and try to replicate it later. Through that, she acquired exceptional skills which would later make her famous.
She has been working for her family-owned business known as Alaska Stone and Log since she was a child. Misty features on the TV show, Homestead Rescue, which started airing in 2016, on the Discovery channel.
Over time, some of the viewers of the show have doubted the originality of the show and have accused the Raney’s of faking storylines on the show for the sake of the camera. The Raney family has not addressed these rumors but some of the families they have worked with acknowledged that sometimes, they were asked to act a certain way for the purpose of the show.
A certain couple, Kim and Josh Zabec, revealed that they were asked to act as though they had no idea how to build their homestead after it was broken down by pigs, while in reality, it was a job they would have done very easily. This ended up in the couple suing the show, saying that they were approached to be part of a show about successful homesteaders and not being in need of help.
3. The TV Personality is Also a Farmer
Misty grew up on a remote farm in Haines, Alaska. Her family lived away from civilization and had to find a way to provide for themselves. Everything they survived on, they got from their environment.
Misty then took interest in farming. At the time, it was something she needed to do for the survival of her family. However, as time went on, Misty began to enjoy it and made it a hobby instead of a chore.
4. The Alaska Born Has Other Siblings Apart from Matt Raney
The American TV personality has other siblings apart from Matt, her younger brother with whom she features on the TV show, alongside their father. Her other siblings are Melanie and Miles Raney.
The other two Raney siblings are not in the limelight, so little, or nothing is known about them. However, it is known that Melanee owns a company called Chugach Adventures. The company engages in rafting and canoeing adventures during the summer. Miles on the other hand is a mountain biker who also loves adventure.
5. Misty Raney is Married to Maciah Bilodeau
The Alaska-born homesteader is married to Maciah Bilodeau. He was born on March 30, 1980, in Anaconda, Montana. His family origin traces back to Western France.
Maciah is a carpenter and also an Avid surfer. He married his wife in 2000. Reports have it that they met and started dating several years prior. However, details about their marriage and life have been kept private and away from the media.
His carpentry skills were put to use when he and his wife, Misty built the 800-square-foot cabins in Hatcher Pass, Alaska, all by themselves. Similarly, Maciah also loves farming, which is another interest he shares with his wife.
Seeing as they have so much in common, it is no surprise that they are still waxing strong after being married for over 2 decades.
6. Misty Raney is a Mother of One
A decade after tying the knot with the husband of over 2 decades, the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Gauge Bilodeau on April 14, 2011. Pictures of the 14–year-old are littered on her social media page.
Just like his father, Gauge enjoys surfing. Hence, he and his father are mostly found doing activities that involve being in the water for fun. The small family does almost everything together while sharing a very closely knitted relationship with one another.
7. The Mother of One Enjoys Hunting and Fishing With Her Family
The TV personality asides from farming also enjoy hunting and fishing. She reveals that she takes a timeout to go on hunting trips every year. Her husband, Maciah, is also a hunter. It is one of the many activities they do together. A large part of their food comes from there.
Other activities they get to do as a family include taking walks together and surfing during the winter.
8. She Has Two Different Homes
Misty has revealed that she and her family live in both Alaska and Hawaii. The reason for having two homes is that they work for the family business in Alaska during the summer, which includes shooting the reality TV show.
While during winters, she and her family travel back to Hawaii, where they get to spend some alone time surfing as a family.
9. The Mother of One was Rumored to have been Sick
Since featuring in the show, Misty’s fans have noticed an increase in her weight, and soon, rumors started flying around that the TV personality was either sick or pregnant.
Misty made a joke about the pregnancy accusations and revealed that she was not expecting another child nor was she struggling with any illness. However, she’s not given any reason as to why the sudden weight gain, not like she owes anyone an explanation though.
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10. Misty Raney Has an Estimated Net Worth of $500,000
As of the time of this writing, the TV personality is said to have a net worth of $500,000. This wealth was garnered over time from her appearance on the reality TV show, Homestead Rescue, which airs on Discovery Channel.
Apart from the show, she has also earned money from working in the family business, Alaska Stone and Log, and teaching families different survival skills.
The reality TV star has managed to remain an integral part of the show despite being married and having a family of her own. However, some fans are wondering how long the show would last. Whatever time is left for it to be aired, we’re certain that Misty has made an impact in the lives of her fans and fans of the show.
