[5] According to DiMeo, he landed the job because the casting department was amused by his "grumpy" demeanor on the day of his audition.

[6] In the first season, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition garnered an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Reality Program.

[7] DiMeo was highlighted due to his propensity to cry frequently during many episodes of Extreme Makeover.

[7] DiMeo worked with master carpenter Rob Hickman on the restoration of the Landmark Brownstone of Aaron Burr.

DiMeo starred in the reality TV show Building Wild, which was cancelled by the National Geographic Channel after two seasons.