"Clean Sweep (TLC, 2003-05) was very inspirational for the low-income person who can't afford a showroom home but wants to turn a chaotic mess into something beautiful." (boldylocks)

"I love Clean House, with Niecy Nash. I prefer the shows that use what people already have and just add a little paint and furniture." (mdjones)

Room Service, Fine Living Network - "[Host Sarah Richardson] includes many things you can do yourself - from small building projects to craft items." (jasmine126)

"Design Inc. (Fine Living Network) "is informative about how to create a design and follow [it] through to the end." (jasmine)

"I really love My Parents' House (HGTV). It inspired me to do something about our kitchen, and I am really pleased. Also, the show is hilarious." (azpete2)

"Hidden Potential (HGTV) is absolutely fascinating. It shows what can be done with older houses." (pete)

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC) - "I especially love it when Ty does that special room for that special person who needs the most. It makes me cry." (tmw)

"I just watched Deserving Design (HGTV) for the first time the other day and it was so inspiring. Call me a sap!" (crazydoodle02)

"I love Decorating Cents and Design on a Dime on HGTV. DC redecorates a room for under 500, and DoaD does it for under 1,000."  (mommylicious)

"I could watch Sell This House! all day long... no matter how inappropriately [host] Tanya [Memme] has sometimes dressed." (Carol)

Divine Design, HGTV - "Candice Olson seems like she would be great to work with." (ems823) "I learn a lot about principles of design." (Laurie771)

Design on a Dime, HGTV - A frequent mention of TVGuide.com readers, it netted the second-largest amount of votes, bested only by....

"Designed to Sell (HGTV) gives tips on how to improve my home - whether I'm selling or not - and on a 2,000 budget." (jetermeter)