HANDYMAN SKILLS: DESIGN, PUBLISH, HOST.

The article focuses on Ty Pennington, an actor in the television program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" in the U.S. Pennington has studied graphic design and fine art in college. He became interested in renovating houses and acting in commercials while working at a design firm. Pennington, who portrays the role of a host and head carpenter on "Extreme," has likewise appeared on the reality series "Trading Spaces."