Alex Denis with Gabe Kis (credit: Alex Denis/WLNY)

NEW YORK (WLNY) – Many folks will kick off the New Year with a redecorating project.

But Do-It-Yourself projects don’t have to mean a lot of work. In fact, just adding a splash of color to your home can make a big difference.

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Gabe Kis is a contractor whose worked with the likes of Kourtney Kardashian. He armed TV 10-55′s Alex Denis with a paintbrush to show her how it’s done.