After doing some research, Matt discovered Viking Pools, which manufacturers one-piece fiberglass pools in various sizes, shapes and colors. Best of all, Viking was able to modify the 16-by-40-foot model Matt chose to make it easier for him to step in. As the reality show illustrates, Matt doesn’t let his short stature get in the way of accomplishing his dreams. Even when a task would be difficult for a skilled average-size person, Matt doesn’t hesitate to tackle the job, even if he has no prior experience. In the case of the pool, he insisted on operating the backhoe and digging the hole
himself. The result was a rough pit that needed to be reshaped by the pros, The Pool Guyz from Virginia Beach, Va. The crew worked in 15-hour stretches alongside the Roloffs’ local electrician and masons, as well as TLC’s non-stop television film crew. “When they arrived, it was like having a SWAT team,” he says. Everyone knew exactly what to do and the kids were swimming in just four days — just in time for the birthday party.
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