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What does Zach Roloff Do For a Living in 2022? After Move to Farm

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For over 15 years, Zach Roloff had been in the limelight via The Learning Channel’s “Little People Big World.” From being a teen struggling to find his place in the world, to having his own family, he never ceased to amaze and inspire viewers in overcoming challenges, and living a full life despite having dwarfism, a condition characterized by having a short stature; his family had been through so much, with his parents divorcing after 27 years of marriage, and his siblings living separate lives. As he failed to buy a portion of the Roloff farm, many wondered what became of Zach, and how he was able to provide for his wife and three kids.

Get to know Zach

Zachary Luke Roloff was born on 10 May 1990, with achondroplasia, which was a similar condition that his mother Amy had, while his father, Matthew James or Matt, had diastrophic dysplasia, and could only walk using crutches His twin, Jeremy James, and the rest of his siblings, Molly Jo and Jacob George, were of average size. His parents met in 1987 at one of the conventions of the non-profit organization called Little People of America (LPA). Despite being different in terms of personality, with Amy being realistic and Matt more of a dreamer, they were married that same year. All children were raised on a 34-acre farm in Helvetia, Oregon, that Matt bought in the ‘90s and had since expanded and transformed into 109-acres of what they called ‘agritainment extravaganza,’ which became a popular destination every pumpkin patch season, most especially since they starred in a reality television show.

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How did it start?

People with dwarfism struggle with the ordinary things that most take for granted, as the average height of an adult was only four feet tall. They had to be creative in adapting to a world not built to accommodate them, and were often bullied, stared at like some kind of a freak, and called names such as midget, which they found derogatory. When Matt and Amy were approached by the TLC network to do the TV show, they considered it a great way to disseminate information about dwarfism, and change people’s perception of them, so they agreed to open up their lives to the public. They were excited to do this, as nothing so comprehensive and in-depth about little people had been produced. It would help demystify dwarves, who had often been depicted in an unflattering way in movies, shows, or comedy acts in the past.

The Roloff family filmed for nearly seven months, as everyday occurrences in their lives were chronicled for the documentary entitled “Little People Big Dreams”, which aired in 2005 and which turned into the TV series, “Little People Big World”, following the positive response from both critics and viewers. Unlike other reality shows that were full of drama, which most fans believed was staged or scripted, theirs was heartwarming in its simplicity. It was produced by Gay Rosenthal Productions for TLC and premiered in 2006. Season one introduced the couple who had been married for 18 years, 15-year-old twins, 12-year-old Molly, and eight-year-old Jacob, and the viewers have been fascinated ever since with this extraordinary family.

 

Zach in the TV series

Growing up as the only child in the family with dwarfism was difficult, more so when one had a twin who was of average size; comparisons were made, and he could not help but feel frustrated about it. Shopping was a bummer, as Zach could only watch as Jeremy tried on clothes for teens while he had to go to the children’s section to find something that would fit him, or would only need a little adjustment so he could wear it. Playing soccer was another sore point, as he loved the sport, but keeping up with his teammates and opponents who were all bigger than him had become more challenging.

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Dealing with bullies was something he had to learn as well because when he encountered one, he could only run to a store to avoid a fight and being hurt. Being shy around girls was normal for an adolescent boy; however, Jeremy already had a girlfriend while Zach had yet to approach one, even at an LPA convention where it was customary for little people who were single to mingle with the opposite sex and connect with them.

The seasons that followed gave the viewers the chance to get to know Zach better, and had seen the struggles he faced each day, the small victories, and the milestones reached over the years.

Zach and Tori’s love story

The Roloff’s farm was filled with happy childhood memories for Zach, because it was designed not just for raising pumpkins, but also as a massive playground with all the things that a kid could wish for, such as a treehouse, a pirate ship, and a castle. The campsite with a fire pit was a favorite spot, where the kids loved to gather at night to share stories, listen to music, look at the stars, and just hang out. As Zach found the girl he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, that place would hold a special meaning in his life as well.

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Zach and Tori Patton met in 2010, as she worked picking squash at the farm at that time. They liked each other, but were too shy to do anything about it, or make the first move. A co-worker played matchmaker, and told Tori that Zach found her cute, but thought she would never go out with him. Zach revealed that he had never dated before, so it took him about three months to muster up the courage to give her a call. They watched a movie, and that date lasted for five hours. The two hit it off, and began spending their weekends together, playing soccer although she admitted to being there just to be with him. After four months of being friends, they officially started dating.

This transition didn’t come easily, as the difference between them, particularly their height made him hesitate to date her; he was 4ft2ins, about 1.3m, while she was 5’5”, about 1.60m. He knew that people would stare at them, and would likely think that he was her little brother. She had some reservations as well, because she was aware that they made a unique pairing, and that some people would have not-so-good things to say about them, but she later realized that other people’s opinions shouldn’t matter at all.

They shared their first kiss on the roof of The Twins’ Swamp Fort at the farm one night when the moon was out. Things between them progressed nicely, and by April 2014, Zach was ready to take their relationship to the next level. Tori was looking forward to relaxing at home after a long day at work, when she received a call from Zach. He said that Jeremy wanted to change the location of the campsite at the farm, so off they went to check it out. However, as they reached the spot, she was surprised to see a platform with perfectly arranged firewood in place. Zach then went to the platform, and on bended knee, asked her to marry him. ‘It was a moment that took my breath away. I was so perfectly happy and excited,’ she recalled. Zach was 23 while Tori was 22 at that time. She didn’t see Jacob and Jeremy at first, as they were in the bushes to capture that special moment in their lives.

Interestingly, his twin Jeremy had proposed to his girlfriend Audrey a month earlier. Their mom congratulated them via her Facebook post: ‘I couldn’t be more proud or more overjoyed w/my two sons Jeremy & Zachary… I’m excited to have Tori and Audrey a part of the family.’ Zach and Tori said their wedding vows on 25 July 2015 at her favorite spot at the family farm, and it was aired in August 2015 in season 14 of the series. For their honeymoon, they went to Disney World in Florida.

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Building a family

In January 2017, Tori gave birth to their first child, Jackson Kyle, and then two years later, the couple welcomed their daughter Lilah Ray. In April 2022, their third child Josiah Luke was born, and this was much anticipated, after she suffered a miscarriage in 2021. She hadn’t recovered from that loss, and couldn’t have got through it without her faith in God, found comfort with the thought that her baby was with their savior, and that they would meet again someday. Her husband had been her rock through all this.

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All three of their children had achondroplasia, the same genetic condition as their father. At first, the thought of having a baby with dwarfism scared Tori, as she said that no parent wanted kids who were different, not to mention the health complications that came with it. With a growing child, it was easy for Tori to forget that her son was different, but there were times when she was faced with the reality of it, and it would hit her harder than it did her son. While Zach could understand why she felt that way, for him, having dwarfism was not being different at all, as the child would just be like him. In fact, he said that having a dwarf baby would be awesome.

For a time before the birth of their third child, it seemed as if she would be having a non-dwarf baby, and Tori thought how fun it would be if that was the case. For Zach, however, he knew it would change the dynamics somewhat in the family. He said that having all dwarf siblings was like being in a pack, but having a sibling of average height would make one wish to be more like that sibling.

How does Zach make a living?

The couple had known each other for more than a decade, and had been married for seven of those years. As they celebrated their anniversary this 2022, Tori shared how she felt for her husband via Instagram: ‘I love you more this year than I did last, and fall more in love with you every single day @zroloff07.’ She continued, ‘You are the best husband to be and father to our kids and I couldn’t have asked for a better life partner.’ Everything seemed to be going great with his family, but fans of the show couldn’t help but be curious as to how Zach was able to support his wife and three kids financially all these years.

Tori, for her part, helped out at the farm. She used to work full-time as a kindergarten teacher, before quitting in 2017 so she could take care of her firstborn. She works as a professional photographer and ran her own shop, the Tori Roloff Photography.

As for Zach, after matriculating from high school, he reportedly graduated with an Associate’s Degree from Portland Community College. Having a thriving family farm, it wasn’t surprising that he would work there. When the farm was open to the public, such as during pumpkin season, Zach served as a tour guide for those who purchased the $300-worth ticket for the Golden Pass Private Tours. Many were interested in having him show them around and share stories of the place that was also featured in the hit series. His love for soccer remained true, as he coached a few of Oregon’s youth soccer teams, and played in a dwarf soccer league.

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Zach’s main source of income was believed to be from being part of “Little People Big World.” As the public’s curiosity toward his family seemed to be never-ending, the reality TV series continued to air as well as it did since it was launched in 2006. He reportedly earned $7,000 per episode, and unlike his siblings who left the show for one reason or another, he along with his wife and children continued to film until season 23, which finished airing in July 2022; one could only imagine how much he had earned so far, but it didn’t mean that he was making much money from the start. In reality shows, the longer it was on air and the more successful it became meant that the budget for the production and the salary of its stars would increase as well. According to authoritative sources, Zach’s net worth as of September 2022 was over $700,000.

One of the things that concerned his fans was his continuing to film the hit series considering his family moved to Battle Ground, Washington in October 2021. They used to live near the family farm in Portland, Oregon in a five-bedroom house, which they purchased in 2018 for over $500,000. Although they had wonderful memories there, Tori said that they were excited for the new adventures that awaited them, in their new four-bedroom, three-bathroom home on a 2-acre lot, which cost them $944,000.

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This decision might have been brought on when Zach failed to buy a portion of the farm from his father; it was reported that they couldn’t agree on the price. Zach said that his starting offer was based on how much his dad paid for his mom’s share. When his parents divorced in 2016, Amy sold part of the property to Matt in 2019 for over $600,000 and then about 32 acres of land for $975,000 in August 2020. Although she left the farm, she believed that one of her kids would own and live there. However, Matt was unwilling to lower his asking price, which was too high for Zach to afford. Zach even asked his dad, ‘What is it worth to have your grandkids on this property… to have the next generation grow up on the farm.’ His father would talk about the farm being his legacy to his kids, but after the negotiations fell through, no one really knew what was going through Matt’s mind. Of note, his twin brother’s offer for the farm was also rejected by Matt.

In May 2022, the family was understandably shocked when Matt put the over 5,000-square-foot farmhouse on a 16-acre lot on the market for $4 million; he said that he was getting older and wanted to step back from handling the responsibilities of a working farm. He also claimed that despite his hope that the entire property would stay in their family for future generations of the Roloffs, his sons didn’t want it. Matt even gave them a family discount, but they refused to work together on a joint sale. However, Zach said that this statement from their father wasn’t true, and that it was only Matt’s way of manipulating the narrative for his own gain.

With all that happened, that left father and son at odds with each other, and people wondered if Zach would continue to work on the farm. Amy feared that the annual tradition of the pumpkin season at the Roloff’s farm might be coming to an end. It all depended on what Matt’s plans would be on the farm, as he was the only one who had a say in the matter.

Since there was no news that the TV series had been canceled, fans would have to wait for the next season to see what the next chapter would be in the lives of the Roloffs. In the meantime, Zach and Tori were busy creating a happy home for their family.

Joined Net Worth Post in June 2016. Previously, Lead Correspondent at Insightful Media. Holds a degree in Research Communications from Columbia University.

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The Untold Truth About ‘Bath Crashers’

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Home renovation-shows are certainly more than a TV trend at this point. Although this specific brand of reality series has existed for decades now, with the passing of time these shows have been improving and innovating the concept of remodeling we used to have.

In this regard, the DIY Network’s shows have done an incredible job of bringing new perspectives, takes and technologies into the field. As part of the network’s acclaimed “Crashers” series, we can’t leave out “Bath Crashers”, which despite having ended years ago, still brings us joy for the many iconic, ingenious, elegant and functional bathroom renovations it presented to its audience for several seasons.

So what are the secrets behind “Bath Crashers”? Why did it leave TV screens? Is there a lawsuit against them, and what happened to the cast? Be ready to know the Untold Truth About “Bath Crashers”!

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Renovations Are Very Expensive For A Reason

As much as we loved to see “Bath Crashers” renovations happen, it was inevitable to question how the financial factor of the show actually worked. Anyway, if there was something certain about “Bath Crashers”, it’s that neither Matt Muenster nor the homeowners seemed to mind spending several thousands of dollars on every project.

Nonetheless, that specific aspect of the show is planned like that. As Matt once said in an interview with Winona Daily News, the show purposefully intended its projects not to be cheap. In his words, having a big budget set the series apart from others, and more importantly, it showed the audience what a well-planned and generous bathroom renovation looked like.

While spending so much money remodeling a bathroom is not affordable for everyone, the thing with “Bath Crashers” is that homeowners are completely willing to accept the show’s terms.

If spending a couple of thousands on a bathtub doesn’t seem to really be a problem, the big question is who pays for it? The answer is that homeowners only pay for taxes related to the US laws, but the operational and filming costs are paid solely by the show’s producers.

Matt Is More Than Some Local Contractor

Although the show promotes him as a contractor, Matt Muenster is actually a professional interior designer. Graduating from the Madison-based University of Wisconsin, it’s not surprising that Matt’s renovation skills are top notch. Though unknowingly to many, his beginnings in the field started away from shower tiles and faucets.

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Starting with restaurants’ renovations and local nightlife business, Matt’s talent outgrew his native Wisconsin, and eventually led him to work with independent clients around the world. Even then, his rise to fame only came with his debut on TV in 2008, actually several years before “Bath Crashers” premiered.

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Knowing how impressive his professional background is, it’s easy to assume Matt always knew what and how to do his work in the show. However, as he admitted, the process of creating a fitting design takes some time, which it’s not always affordable for TV sake. This often leads him to solve any issues and inconveniences on the spot, in what he describes as ‘MacGyver-type’ of situations.

Nonetheless, all of this is possible thanks to his production team’s efforts. After initially picking the fortunate homeowners for the show, managing the deals with local contractors, shops and living arrangements for the filming crew, what we ultimately watched in every episode is the final result of a committed crew’s actions.

The Show’s Announcer Is Very Famous

From “Bath Crashers” premier in 2010 to its end in 2016, Roger Craig Smith was the show’s main voice, and one of its most memorable characters.

However, while it’s widely acknowledged putting such a great trademark to a TV show is not easy, many people don’t know that Roger has a long career as a voice actor, announcer and presenter as well.

Although his beginnings date back to the early 2000s as a comedian, Roger went on to work as a voice actor for video games, cartoons, Japanese animations and films. Some of his most memorable roles to date include voicing Bruce Wayne in “Batman Unlimited”, and Steve Rogers in “Ultimate Spider-Man”.

As well, he could be heard in several Japanese and American video games from big developers such as Sonic Team, Ubisoft and Sumo. While his career mostly includes acting, he has also been announcing and narrating several shows over the years, such as “Say Yes To The Dress”, “World Of Dance”, and “House Crashers”.

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By having worked for big entertainment networks such as Disney, HGTV and TLC, it’s not a wonder why Roger has won international recognition in several fields, which makes us appreciate his voice in “Bath Crashers” even more.

Matt Is A Philanthropist

While reality TV stars are usually known for being eccentric and too self-centered, this is not the case with Matt Muenster. Besides being an acclaimed personality and designer, the man uses his fame for good causes.

He’s a committed contributor to Rebuilding Together Twin Cities, an organization which looks out to rebuild houses for people in need. They focus on helping out people with difficult financial situations, especially if they have some type of disability, or are families with children, and minorities.

In his way to find support for said organization, Matt promotes their events in local and national media outlets.

Probably the most memorable of his sponsored charity events is the Flannel Fling, a Gala which collects funds for various social causes every year, including helping out children and old people.

As well, Matt is known for being a contributor to local philanthropic fund collecting events, such as Design For A Difference, and The Minneapolis Metsquerade. More recently, he and his long-time friend Chris Grundy, have joined forces in favour of Priority Partners Cupboards, a project focused on collecting funds to ensure free food provisions and healthcare to people in need.

All in all, it’s nice to know that despite fame and money, Matt actively cares and acts in a positive way for his community.

Ryan’s Business Boomed Thanks To The Show

If you loyally followed “Bath Crashers” back when it first aired, you surely remember Ryan Prosser, one of the most recurring contractors in the show.

Interestingly enough, though he was in the series only for a couple of seasons, his appearances in it were more than favourable for his business – Prosser Construction.

Being cast in the show wasn’t a coincidence or a stroke of luck, though. Back in 2010, Prosser just happened to have the appropriate business to fit in to the show when another contractor couldn’t make it. After being warmly welcomed by the production as part of the team, Ryan was soon taking part in a lot of projects featured in the show.

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Known for his quick but practical ways of working, Ryan stayed overnight, traveled to other cities when something in the operation broke, and worked at an impressively rapid speed just to have the work done in the three-day window the show promised the homeowners.

Although that looks like too much of an effort, the results were worth it. Thanks to “Bath Crashers”, Ryan not only demonstrated his construction and leadership skills, but his business grew with the show’s popularity, thanks to what he describes as a ‘marketing opportunity’.

Though Ryan left “Bath Crashers” in 2013, Prosser Construction is still actively operating in the Washington area, and by all accounts, things are going well for the Prosser Team.

Matt Has Hosted Other Shows

Contrary to what people think, Matt Muenster’s debut on TV preceded the premiere of “Bath Crashers” by a couple of years. His first appearance in a show happened in 2008, when “Bathtastic!” premiered with him as its host and main contractor.

Unlike “Bath Crashers”, in “Bathtastic!” Matt didn’t have to rush to finish the bathrooms’ renovations, nor had to choose people to go through said process. Instead, “Bathtastic!” had a slower but efficient approach to remodeling, offering its audience tools, tips and Matt’s expert guidance when it came to converting an old and boring bathroom into a dreamy, comfortable and stylish place.

“Bathtastic!” aired 65 episodes in total until it was cancelled in 2010, after which Matt went on to host “Bath Crashers” for six years, during which he also hosted several special episodes of the remodeling-focused show “The Ultimate Crash”, in which he joined forces with his fellow network’s hosts Ahmed Hassan and Josh Temple to make old-fashioned looking and neglected houses look beautiful both inside and out.

As well, Matt appeared as an expert in “Hotel Impossible” and “DIY Insider” for a couple of episodes. Nowadays, Matt appears in the online series “Priority Partners Cupboards”, which is part of his charity project of the same name.

There Was A Lawsuit Against The Show

For every reality show, there’s at least one scandal related to the law. “Bath Crashers” is no an exception, even regardless of how nice the show’s work environment appeared to be.

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As it turns out, in 2014 a woman from California named Courtney Muro filed a lawsuit against “Bath Crashers” and Matt Muenster for negligence, after she was injured while filming a show’s episode. As the court’s documents stated, Courtney had been helping her friend who was set to appear in the show as a homeowner, when Matt had apparently asked to tape her hand to a sledgehammer. Complying to the request, Courtney hit the object against a counter top while it was still attached to her hand, hurting her in the process.

The injury was allegedly so severe that it affected her fingers, and even left one of her tendons exposed. As Courtney affirmed, she was shocked at the sight of her open wound, but instead of caring about her health, the show’s staff made her sign a liability waiver, a document which would exclude the production team from accepting responsibility over any accident that occurred to her on set. Although she signed said document, Courtney filed the lawsuit anyway, but there’s no information about the case, which could mean both parts came to an out-of-court settlement.

Matt Worked With Ellen DeGeneres

It’s not unusual for popular reality TV stars to join high profile shows, even if only for a short time. This is exactly the case of Matt Muenster, who in 2015 joined the “Ellen Design Challenge” as an expert.

The show, hosted and produced by the acclaimed Ellen DeGeneres, offered its contestants the opportunity to unleash their creativity onto furniture design projects to impress the jury. The competition’s final prices were $100,000 in addition to being featured in a magazine.

Despite its promising premise, the “Ellen’s Design Challenge” only lasted two seasons, and was cancelled in 2016.

Matt Doesn’t Renovate His Own House

Knowing who Matt Muenster is and how prolific his work is as a project manager, one would expect that his own house would be the most elegant and beautifully designed place; however, this is not the case.

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It’s not that Matt isn’t interested in making his home look nice, it’s just that he’s somewhat indecisive when it comes to it, not wanting to pressure himself into designing something he wouldn’t be happy with.

Although those were his words back in 2012 when the topic was brought up during an interview, it’s surprising to know that he still hasn’t changed his mind, or perhaps made up his mind. As he told AP News in 2018, his approach to remodeling his home has been ‘different, as he hasn’t  been concerned with immediacy’.

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Nonetheless, it’s worth noting that Matt’s actual house is not the same one he lived in back when he was interviewed in 2012. As it happens, he bought his present house in 2013, with the conviction of it being the ‘forever-home’ for him and his family. Maybe it’s the emotional value it holds for his family, or the fact the place’s trademark architecture from the 1960s is just too special, but it’s understandable that Matt doesn’t want to rush into changing it, regardless of how surprising that might be to his fans.

The Real Reason It Ended

For six years, “Bath Crashers” had a stable spot on the DIY Network, with the show’s crew doing an excellent job, renovations were top notch, and the ratings high. That’s why when it was announced the show would see its end in 2016, it was surprising to say the least.

For Matt Muenster it wasn’t so much of a surprise, though. As he confessed in 2018, “Bath Crashers” was just too expensive to produce, becoming a challenge for the network to keep it on air.

Even when budget cuts were the main reason “Bath Crashers” came to an end, Matt also admitted that the show’s concept wasn’t fitting for what TV audiences wanted at the time. However, while saying goodbye to the show was sad, it’s undeniable that it gave us many valuable remodeling lessons that will surely continue helping many people in years to come.

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What happened to Tony from “Garage Gold”?

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While we’re used to seeing reality shows featuring celebrities displaying their luxury life, or doing extreme things for a living, there’s another side of the genre that focuses on more simple but endearing people. In the latter category, we couldn’t leave out “Garage Gold”, which focuses on the Garage Brothers’ business, as they clean and convert formerly cluttered rooms into reusable spaces.

Though the fact that they work for free, and only receive the valuable items they find stored in those places as a payment is indeed an interesting factor, the show’s actual appeal was in the Garage Brothers’ working team members, who with their antics and light-hearted humor managed to keep the audience’s attention for over six seasons on the DIY Network.

If you ever wondered what they’re doing now, and specifically what’s happened to Tony, the memorable heavy lifter of the team, then you’ve come to the right place. In this vid we’re going reveal all the details about his life nowadays, including his career, so keep with us!

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What Happened To Tony?

It’s quite normal that when a TV show ends, its stars stay active in the entertainment world, or at least keep their fans regularly updated afterwards through social media. However, in the case of “Garage Gold”, most of the cast have kept away from any TV production ever since the show’s end in 2017.

However, Tony hasn’t been as inactive in the entertainment business as it might seem. Though there’s no information about what caused his unexpected exit from the show’s sixth season, Tony has actually been working in the film industry for some time, under his real name of Anthony Vescio. His career includes working on several short-movies, such as the 2019 “Corporate Clueless” as its director and “500+ The Ride Of A Lifetime” as a writer.

While Tony has been more active behind the camera, his career as an actor hasn’t been completely forgotten, having played a small role in the historical film “Nicholas of Myra”, in addition to voicing a character of the short-film “Full Sun” in 2020.

Besides working alongside outlets such as BuzzFeed, Tony has been actively producing ads for TV, and videos for online shows, local festivals and exhibitions. Tony is nowadays active on the video platform Vimeo, on which his followers can contract his multi-talented services in filming and marketing.

Why Was “Garage Gold” Cancelled?

To date, there hasn’t been any official statement from the DIY Network nor from the show’s producers regarding the real reason “Garage Gold” left TV screens back in January 2017.

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Even so, when a curious fan asked on Twitter about the show’s possible return, “Garage Gold”s account surprisingly revealed that the decision to cancel the show was taken by a then-new network’s executive, though further details about it were left unanswered.

Was “Garage Gold” cancelled due to low ratings? Though this can’t be completely disregarded, during its time on air, “Garage Gold” was certainly promoted as one of the DIY Network’s most watched shows for a long while, weakening this possibility.

Nonetheless, it’s apparent that the show’s production team always kept important information about the series a secret. As a proof, in 2016 Tony’s exit was never addressed, regardless of the many messages that worried fans sent to the show’s official Facebook page back then.

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Considering the channel doesn’t even air the show’s re-runs, and that its social media accounts have been inactive for years, it’s safe to assume that the DIY Network has no plans for bringing back “Garage Gold” in the foreseeable future.

Who Is Tony?

It might be surprising to find out the funny and often clumsy Tony ‘The Muscle’ from “Garage Gold” has a long and thriving career in cinematography. As his professional description on Vimeo reads, Anthony Vescio ‘strives to do good in the world and encourages others to do the same’ with this work.

As a very committed old Hollywood enjoyer, Anthony uses his influences from 1970s films to convert them into modern scenarios. Though that sounds inspiring, his beginnings in the film industry weren’t glamorous. In fact, his first credited work was as part of the electrical department in the short-movie “Of Dreams And Glory”, premiered in 2008.

While there’s no information about his educational background, it’s evident that Anthony’s strong passion for cinema has been a deciding factor for him to remain loyal to this career over the years.

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Career As Director

Anthony Vescio’s first directing credit was in the comedic short-film “Traveling Salesman”, completely produced and filmed in Anthony’s native town of Buffalo, in New York State. Although at least two other directors participated in the project, it didn’t collect much at the box office.

Then in 2009, Anthony directed the two short movies “The Applicants” and “Raggidy End”, and even if neither of these movies was financially successful, back then it was clear that Anthony’s path as a director was already set.

He then went on to become an associate director of many other shorts of a variety of genres, until in 2012 when he directed the drama thriller “Granted”, his only long-film to date. Although the movie received favorable critiques and even won him the Award of Merit in the Accolade Competition of that year, it’s unknown how successful it was at the box office.

In 2016, Anthony returned to directing with the short-video “Sightseeing”, and later in 2019 with “Corporate Clueless”, both of which were slightly more financially successful than his previous works. As well, in 2019 Anthony premiered his first documentary – “500+ The Ride of a Lifetime” – which is a heartfelt take of the experiences lived by runners of The Empire State Ride.

As Producer & Writer

As an associate to the company Ma’s Meatloaf, Anthony Vescio has co-produced a variety of projects, including his self-directed movie “Granted” in 2016.

More recently, he has been working with the New York-based company NOM Entertainment Group, to produce “Nicholas of Myra”, a million-budgeted movie saga directed by Gerald Hartke.

Anthony also has an impressive career as a film writer, having created the scripts for his early shorts “The Applicants” and “Fixations”, also partially writing for projects such as “*star” and “Corporate Clueless”, the latter achieving moderate financial success. His most recent work in this regard is “Bumbleboi”, a four minutes-long animated short movie set in an apocalyptic scenario, and released in 2021.

As Actor

Though not as accomplished in this field, Anthony Vescio can surely add his acting experience to his professional record, first appearing in his 2008 short “Traveling Salesman”.

Considering said movie only had a budget of $100, it’s not surprising he took the role, while also being the project’s director, writer and editor.

In 2012, Anthony took the role of Chuck Thompson in his self-directed seven minutes-long short “*star”. The following year, he starred as Tony in “Weight Training”, a short-film which he partially wrote the script for. In 2020, Anthony could be heard as the Doomsday Newscaster in the apocalyptic-set short “Full Sun”, directed by Evan Pease and Lucas Santos. As well, in 2021 Anthony had a small role in the first movie in the “Nicholas of Myra” saga – “The Story Of Saint Nicholas”.

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Just by taking a look at it, it isn’t necessary to point out that Anthony Vescio’s acting career is not greatly impressive. However, despite not appearing in big Hollywood productions or winning world-wide acclaim and awards in this field, it’s evident that Anthony’s determination and persistence to push some of his projects forward has been a deciding factor for him to throw himself into acting when required.

His Appearances In “Garage Gold”

Knowing he was in the show since its premiere in 2013, it’s not surprising that Tony became one of the most popular “Garage Gold” cast members. Although his role as a heavy lifter might have given him the appearance of a tough guy, the truth is that Tony’s seemingly foolish personality better fitted with the rest of the crew’s light-hearted humor and friendly work ambience.

The warm reception Antony got from the audience during his time in “Garage Gold”, led him to start a Facebook fan page with the show’s nickname. While his number of followers on the platform weren’t that many, he was overall welcomed, even organizing live chats with his fans and attending events around the US related to the show.

All in all, Tony appeared in five seasons of the show, almost 50 episodes in total.

How Much Did Tony Earn?

If there’s something true about reality TV, it’s that certain details always stay behind closed doors no matter what. The genre is commonly known for being particularly secretive, especially when it has to do with financial-related aspects.

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As has been reported, while the most acclaimed and popular reality stars could make millions with their series, casts from less popular shows could earn as little as $1000, and in some cases they don’t receive salaries at all.

Do these estimations apply to all types of shows? Not at all. Salaries apparently vary depending on every series’ popularity, meaning that despite the fact a network as big as HGTV is known for paying its stars quite a lot, there’s unfortunately no data of how much money the stars of said channel’s much smaller branch – DIY Network make.

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Knowing this and how low profile his career on TV has been so far, it’s not possible to estimate Anthony Vescio’s net worth.

What Was “Garage Gold”?

Despite how endearing the show is, the way “Garage Gold” came to be was nothing short of special.

As it happened, the production company first set their eyes on the business through a quick online research of companies that went with the name ‘brothers’. After a demo-video was filmed and the show was pitched to several networks, it was only a matter of time until DIY Network finally bought it.

Interestingly enough, the business goes by the name of Garage Brothers, but its owner, Kraig Bantle doesn’t manage the company with this brother. In fact, he chose the name following his best friend’s advice that it sounded catchy.

Was The Business Real?

Considering how dubious reality shows are sometimes, it’s not surprising that many viewers of “Garage Gold” have questioned the veracity of Garage Brothers, the business featured in it.

Founded years before the series even existed, we can assure you that Kraig Bantle’s business actually exists.

However, several aspects of Garage Brothers’ real life operations are slightly different to what you see on TV.

For starters, while “Garage Gold” showed Kraig’s crew cleaning and organizing cluttered spaces for free, in real life the Garage Brothers actually have an established pricing for their services. As listed on their website, their fees are measured in cubic yards of junk removed, most of which isn’t sold, but recycled or taken to landfills. As well, usable items found by the team are sold, but at least 25% of its profits are destined for local charities.

Ranging from full clean outs, removing all types of old appliances, electronics and furniture, Garage Brothers offer their services to both casual clients in residences and condos, to companies and organizations with large storage rooms.

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Does This Mean That The Show Is Fake?

The fact that Garage Brothers don’t actually offer their services for free, might be surprising or disappointing to those who watched the show. However, back when “Garage Gold” aired, Kraig Bantle and his team did actually work for free.

As Kraig admitted during an interview with the local website news East Aurora, establishing a business that didn’t charge money for its services had been challenging from the start, making him lose associates and business partners along the way. However, his passion for recycling and helping out other people with his operations, is what ultimately pushed his business forward.

Though Garage Brothers have slightly changed their way of doing business since “Garage Gold” ended, charging money for their services seems a more viable way to keep their operations active. Despite that, the fact that Garage Brothers has set affordable pricings to the general public while continuing their charity work, proves that the company has kept itself loyal to the same principles that gained them “Garage Gold”s audience’s hearts back in the day.

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What happened to Rust Valley Restorers?

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Some TV shows are so meticulously planned, that there’s no way they can’t become successful. However, there are other series that no one really has big hopes for at first, but end up surprising everyone when they hit the popularity jackpot.

The latter describes “Rust Valley Restorers” very well. Despite being a relatively new, very niche show, and having aired only three seasons so far, already people can’t get enough of it. Whether it’s the cast, every car’s restoration process, or just curiosity that drives the “Rust Valley Restorers” audience to loyally follow the show, it doesn’t really matter, as the international success it’s achieved so far speaks for itself.

Nonetheless, fans have been waiting for a fourth season, which has taken a long time to come, and as expected, many are afraid that the show has been cancelled or is on indefinite hiatus.

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So what happened to it? Is another season in the making, or should you lose all hope of seeing Mike Hall’s crew on screen again? Here we have all the answers!

What Happened To The Show?

“Rust Valley Restorers” premiered in December 2018 on the History channel, and its two following seasons were released not long afterwards. However, ever since the end of the third season in early 2020, fans have been flabbergasted not to find positive news about its renewal.

If you are one of those worried fans, then fear no more. In May 2021, it was announced that “Rust Valley Restorers” production company Corus Entertainment, will be renewing the show for another season. Though no dates were set back then, it seems that the series’ high audience ratings are the main reason for its renewal.

This is a relief for all of those hopeful followers of Mike Hall’s team, but it’s normal to wonder why if the show it’s so successful, that it took so long to be renewed.

While we don’t have a clear answer to that, it’s suspected that the show’s fourth season was delayed due to the many restrictions imposed related to the COVID-19 spread in 2020, which affected the work routine of Rust Bros Restoration. As  stated on the business’ website, the workshop is currently closed, and personal visits from clients are only allowed if scheduled, making it only logical to think that filming has been directly affected by these conditions.

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Is Mike Auctioning His Cars?

If there’s something that’s been holding our attention since “Rust Valley Restorers” premiered, it’s how massive Mike Hall’s car collection is. This specific and important detail about him is the thing that inspired the idea for the show in the first place, and has been a series-long topic of discussion.

This is why it’s normal that when news of Mike auctioning his collection hit news portals, his fans were worried “Rust Valley Restorers” had come to a definite end.

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So is he really saying goodbye to his cars? The answer is yes, but before you worry, this auction is part of the show’s upcoming fourth season. According to reports, Rust Bros Restorations will take part in the Electric Garage Auctions’ 14th annual bidding event, to take place in late 2021.

The auction’s goal is to sell all of Mike’s 500-plus car collection, including mainly mechanical parts and stored autos, as well as three car restorations completed by his business.

As you might imagine, the online event will be huge, and audiences all around the world are allowed to join in, something unprecedented for Mike’s business, as they are normally limited to personal purchases.

Though it’s not yet known why Mike is selling his cars this way, the event will eventually be seen by “Rust Valley Restorers” audience when the season airs.

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How Profitable Is The Business?

When you hear that a man owns over 400 cars, it’s normal that many questions come to mind, especially if these are money-related. Although you might have assumed that a business must be highly profitable for it to be backed by big international networks such as History channel and Netflix, this is not the case with Rust Bros Restorations.

According to Mike Hall, he has invested at least $2 million on his ‘metallic hallucinations’, as he describes his car business. Taking such a big financial risk without knowing how it would result wasn’t a wise decision, as more often than not, he underestimates how much it will cost to complete a restoration project. This is a recurring topic in the show as well, as arguments between Mike and his son Connor related to it occur quite often.

While there’s no way of knowing the current state of Rust Bros Restorations’ finances, the final price of every project made by the shop is understandably expensive.

Starting from the fact that most cars owned by Mike are classics, these usually require long hours of manual work and expensive materials, resulting in high costs which are sometimes afforded by the business, due to their own miscalculations.

What Is “Rust Valley Restorers” About?

If you haven’t watched the series yet, you’re missing a lot. Besides the many things which attract motorheads to “Rust Valley Restorers”, its cast and the story behind it certainly play a big role in the show’s popularity with general audiences.

The fact that the show is broadcast both on open TV and online, has made the series very accessible to everyone around the world. This strategy has had good results so far, especially with the middle-aged male audience.

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There’s no denying that car restoration-centered shows have been a trend for the last decade, but what sets “Rust Valley Restorers” apart from others is definitely its fresh concept, and the fact that they don’t try to cover up their mistakes while managing their business, allowing the viewers to experience first-hand the trials and tribulations that Mike Hall’s working crew goes through to make a living out of it.

How It Came To Be

As most shows, the story of “Rust Valley Restorers” started when a producer discovered Mike Hall and his collection. Though before getting there, a lot had to happen first.

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Having started his car collection in his teens, Mike definitely held it dearly for decades. However, at some point he reconsidered the financial trouble that having such a massive collection would mean for his family.

Knowing that restoring every car he owned was an almost impossible endeavor, due to cost and time, in 2016 Mike put his property on sale, along with all his cars for $1.19 million.

The result wasn’t as good as expected. He didn’t have any potential buyers, and no one seemed to be that greatly interested in it, until he raised the price to $1.45 million the next year. As if it was a magic trick, word spread, and soon Mike was called by people all around the world who wanted to know more about it.

At the very end no one ended up buying anything from Mike, but the whole thing took the attention of Mayhem Entertainment’s executives Tyson Hepburn and Matt Shewchuk, who later on were supported by Corus Entertainment to pitch the show to the History channel.

Who Is Mike Hall?

Knowing he owns such a big car collection, and that his business is featured on TV, you might assume Mike Hall is some sort of stuck-up millionaire. However, there’s nothing farther away from reality, as Mike is the perfect definition of a cool guy.

A native of Tappen in British Columbia, Mike is known all around the place as Rasta Blasta, for his appearance and rock blaster profession. With his business Chimera Springs Rock Works, Mike traveled all around North America breaking rocks, and collecting cars.

In the early 2010s, Mike’s profession gained him an appearance in the Discovery Canada’s show “Highway Thru Hell”. Unbeknownst to him, that small job would partially land him his own series years later, as producer Matt Shewchuk already knew him from that show.

Maybe the way Mike became a TV personality was unexpected, but what led his path to hoarding so many cars wasn’t a trick of destiny. He has spent several years and an uncountable amount of money on this passion. Some of his autos aren’t in good condition, many not even fit to drive, but ‘being able to look at them’ definitely makes Mike happy.

Has He Sold Anything?

Of course, Mike Hall has managed to sell some of his cars, but the selling of his property is on stand-by, at least as long as Rust Bros Restorations exists.

As it happens, the already booming car industry in the area has helped his business to become a tourist attraction for the last couple of years. Located near the Trans-Canada Highway and the White Post Auto Museum & Antiques Mall, Rust Bros Restorations’ is conveniently placed for curious motorheads and collectors, making it difficult for Mike to just sell the property without a second thought, as he would have done years ago.

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Even if Mike’s five-acre property and his many cars are ever sold, it’s certain he won’t be saying goodbye to his collecting hobby. As he affirmed, he still has another property in his name, and at least 10 automobiles ‘squirreled away’.

What Is Mike Hall’s Net Worth?

Mike Hall’s net worth is not as big as that of his fellow reality TV stars from other shows, but it’s impressive enough considering his career as a rock blaster and car restorer.

We don’t really have an estimation of how much money he earns from Rust Bros Restorations and his salary from the show is unknown. Nonetheless, according to reports, salaries for rock blasters in Canada are around $70,000 annually. However, as Mike owned his own company, it’s logical to think his earnings from it were much higher.

Considering all of that, and the fact that Mike has invested millions into his new business, it’s safe to estimate his net worth at well over $2 million.

Who Is Avery Shoaf?

He’s known for being more than an investor for Rust Bros Restorations – Avery Shoaf is Mike’s long-time friend and his perfect sidekick, whose impressive car restoration skills are to be envied.

Avery’s fame as the ‘muscle car Macgyver’ is not a coincidence, though. Prior to taking part in Rust Bros Restorations, he owned Avery Tappen Restorations, which focused on repairing and restoring equipment. Although that’s not exactly the same as being in the vehicle field, his passion and love for classic cars perfectly complements his extensive knowledge of metal building. As is obvious, Avery is experienced enough to manage the work-load Mike brings him, while adding the humorous tone necessary for the show.

Who’s Connor Charman-Hall?

Although he’s Mike’s son, he’s not on the mechanical side of the job, and prefers to contribute to it from his office.

Connor is always the first to realize when Mike makes careless business decisions, but the father-son relationship isn’t tense due to it.

Having previously worked with Avery, Connor is both a manager and worried son. Though interestingly enough, he’s not exactly a rookie in the car-fixing field either, having experience working with local car shops, and being taught some skills by his father.

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Who’s Sarah Ward?

Even if Sarah Ward isn’t a mechanic, her extensive knowledge of cars is a big help to the business. While partially managing Rust Bros Restorations might be challenging, considering the many issues it has as a new business, Sarah has enough skills to help Mike’s work team to find the car parts they need, and getting the perfect deals for those.

Is The Show Real?

As cool as the guys from “Rust Valley Restorers” are, no one can fault the audience for not entirely trusting the show.

However, unlike other reality stars, Mike Hall is sincere about the real extent of his show’s genuineness. As he told the website Driving in 2019, the show is ‘90% real’, meaning that discussions about money, the tension that comes from it, and his miscalculations, are actually as real as they come. Nonetheless, there’s no denying that many scenes are set to happen beforehand, added to the fact that some of the restoration projects are partially chosen by the production team.

While this might be disappointing to some, that’s just the way reality TV works. At the end of the day, the cast’s dynamics and the work they do is completely genuine, and that’s what’s most important, and of most interest to the fanatical viewing audience.

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