Enter Your Remodel in OPC’s Before and After Contest

From Margaret on July 27th, 2010 in CalFinder News

Websites and blogs are filled with ideas and inspiration for DIY projects—but not always with prizes and a greater humanitarian goal in mind. Our friends at One Project Closer are holding their annual summer-long Before and After Contest, and it not only offers weekly prizes and one grand award, but also raises money to support Habitat For Humanity.

To enter, simply send in before and after pictures and a story about a project you’ve completed in your home. The project should be recent, and over 75% of it must have been completed yourself (that leaves room for outsourcing 25% of the really gritty, technical stuff). Every Sunday, they pick the best submission to run on the site. If yours is chosen, you’ll get a $50 gift card to Lowe’s, Home Depot or Amazon, and $100 will be donated to Habitat For Humanity in your honor!

opc before after contest When the summer competition comes to a close around September, the community will vote on a grand prize winner, who will receive $150 for their favorite home improvement store.

If you’re in the middle of a project, or have just completed one, send in your pictures and story. Not only will you end up with a better-looking space, you could be featured on the web, receive money towards more home improvement, and participate in a larger humanitarian cause. Good luck!

4 Responses to “Enter Your Remodel in OPC’s Before and After Contest”

Ethan@OPC Says:

July 27th, 2010 at 6:01 pm

Hey Margaret, Thanks for the great post sharing our B&A series! That’s awesome. You actually linked to last years series- here’s the 2010 Before and After post with full details. And we’re donating $100 to H4H for each weekly winner. Thanks again!

Fred @ One Project Closer Says:

July 27th, 2010 at 6:13 pm

Hey there! Thanks for sharing about our contest, but that link above is for 2009, not 2010! There’s a new article announcing the 2010 contest here:

http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/before-after-2010-submit-your-story-and-win/

The gift card prizes are up to $50, and we’re making $100 donations to habitat for humanity each week!

Thanks for the mention!

Dean Says:

July 27th, 2010 at 7:12 pm

yah big oops on that one. links all fixed.

Margaret Says:

July 28th, 2010 at 3:51 pm

Thanks for your comments and the info correction–what a great project.

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Margaret Everton
I ran a design boutique in Beverly Hills before designing and consulting about children’s spaces privately. I also consult and write often about efficient living and green design. In this web-wide world of design, I offer virtual consulting and design packages, and love to help create successful spaces. I believe that a deliberate environment increases the happiness of families and individuals—deliberate in style and aesthetics as well as functionality. The oldest of six children, and a parent of two, I have also personally seen how good design matters. In the hustle of daily life, sometimes the greatest parental tool is a calm atmosphere in which to unwind and engage with each other.