About the Author
As a Residential Maintenance and Alteration Contractor for
28 years in Michigan, Carmen has been working in a living
laboratory of residential homes. A customer base that
transcends all social and economic experiences in the
residential marketplace provided the environment where
Carmen learned and developed the insight into the
homeowner/contractor relationship. Carmen's problem-solving
abilities are a requirement for success in the painting
and decorating trades and he honed these skills in homes
just like yours. Real-life experiences with homeowners and
contractors alike allows Carmen to provide first-hand
knowledge on the difficulties and problems every
homeowner and contractor face.
