Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
In early 2004, Plaskoff Construction was contacted by producers of ABC's television show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition". The producers explained the premise of the show, what was involved, and invited Matt Plaskoff to be a part of the show's inaugural season.
Matt Plaskoff appeared as the General Contractor for the third episode, sixth episode, and for the special live 2-hour New York City special.
Matt considered it one of the thrills of his life to be a part of the show and likened the experience of being on the show to being a kid going to summer camp for the first time
"At first you go in and don't know anyone," explained Matt. "You're scared, and don't know what to expect. Then you meet some people, make friends... and then your parents call and tell you it's time to come home. That's when you realize it's almost over, and you ask... Hey - when can I come back?"
Matt Plaskoff's efforts, direction, and designs landed the show outstanding reviews and ratings making him one of the show's first season "All-Star" contractors.
"I've never met a contractor who puts as much personal labor, love and care into a project" said Tom Forman, the show's Executive Producer. "He built us two spectacular homes in our first season, and we can't wait to have him back in season two."
Matt Plaskoff's contributions to the show were so well received that ABC and the show's Executive Producer, Tom Foreman, invited Matt to be the show's lead Construction Consultant for the second season.
The following pages are dedicated to the show, the designers, the families, and all of the vendors and sponsors that make the show possible.
Introduction