"Little projects are the only ones I really have time to finish these days," says Ty Pennington, host of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and author of Good Design Can Change Your Life, Ty is an expert on little and big projects that can transform a home. He remodelled his own house for less than $10,000, including building simple DIY tables and shelves. In this photo gallery, he shares his advice on making a space your own. "LIttle projects in older homes that make a huge difference include simple things, like new tile in the bathroom, or a lighting change in the kitchen," he says.
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