At age 5, Paul DiMeo began his affair with home renovation after his home burned to the ground. He and his father embarked upon their own extreme makeover to reconstruct the family home. Paul's deep understanding of family hardship shines through as the rugged carpenter with a heart of gold on... Read More

A love affair with outdoor living and landscape design began at a very early age for Eduardo Xol. His first exposure to gardening was through his beloved grandmother. As a child, he and his brother and sister spent a great deal of time with her in the family garden where they learned the art of... Read More

Paige Hemmis is an unlikely vision on a construction site. The statuesque beauty is an accomplished actress, businesswoman, and skilled homebuilder. She is dynamic, and confident, and she is currently ‘wowing' viewers as one of the lead carpenters on ABC's popular "Extreme Makeover: Home... Read More

Preston Sharp's background as a furniture historian and designer is often on display in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. His own furniture was first displayed in the Museum of Contemporary Art in the early 1990s, and his knowledge is often drawn upon when the design team needs clarification on... Read More

Originally from London, Ed Sanders discovered he had a love for acting when he was just 11 years old and, at 16, decided that he wanted to make his living at it. He knew that the life of an actor was not an easy one, so he decided to develop a skill that would allow him to stay busy in between... Read More

With ten years' experience in the fashion and entertainment industry, Tracy Hutson took her life-long passion for creative interior design and flair for decorating and started her company, Tracy Hutson Designs, in 1999. Tracy caters to each of her clients' individual lifestyles and unique tastes... Read More

Originally from Ottawa, Canada, Alle Ghadban began his construction experiences fresh out of high school by doing asbestos removal and other miscellaneous jobs. After two years, Alle left to design and build his brother's Newfoundland Bakery. Although his brother and Alle are the best of friends,... Read More

Dawson Connor is a talented naturalist and garden designer who has created beautiful landscapes on both the East and West coasts. His lifelong passion began at the age of five, when his family's housekeeper presented him with a few cottonseeds from a recent trip to the southern U.S. Dawson... Read More

Constance Ramos is a designer with over 15 years' experience. The scope of her work includes commercial, retail and residential projects in 12 states, as well as Venezuela. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Kansas State University. Through her company, Constance Ramos Design, she... Read More

After ten years in the fashion industry, Michael Moloney turned his design concepts to homes in 1993. Blending the new and the practical with the timeworn charm of things "not exactly perfect" has been Michael's look from the beginning of his design career. Twelve years ago, the Palos Verdes,... Read More

From the age of seven, Daniel Kucan grew up in a strict theater conservatory in Las Vegas where he began his education in design and carpentry. Over the next eleven years, he developed an edgy, dramatic style and quickly became known as an artist who made rules up as he went along. Going from one... Read More

Tanya McQueen began her career in design and construction through a hands-on approach. After working closely with architects, conceptualizing and designing custom homes, she set about working hand in hand with the contractors. Through these close working relationships, she discovered her interest... Read More