If you read our blog regularly, you know we LOVE a good DIY challenge. So when the folks at True Value asked us to be a part of their national DIY Squad we were pumped!
Our DIY Squad team members are:
· John & Sherry with Young House Love
· Katie with All Bower Power
· Josh with Bungalow 23
· Brian & Paul with The Handyguys Podcast
The Challenge: Blog about 2-3 DIY projects during October, November and December using a $1000 gift card, courtesy of True Value.
We visited our local True Value the other day and compiled an extensive list of things we might need to tackle some projects we had in mind. We felt like kids in a candy store! We literally walked up and down every aisle, clipboard in hand, scribbling down our wish list for two hours. It was surreal. :-)
Within the next few days, we'll announce our first project. Some of our ideas include- a Master Bedroom project, an exterior project, and one has to do with an old door we found that just happens to fit our Guest Bathroom doorway perfectly.
We're excited to see what the rest of the DIY Squad has up there sleeves too!
They're a talented bunch, so I'm sure there will be lots of great True Value tips and tutorials on their blogs over the coming months as well.
The fun doesn't stop at tutorials though. I'm happy to announce that True Value is also giving away a prize worth $5,000 to one lucky homeowner in their DIY Drama Contest!
The contest is open to any homeowner who has gone through any type of home improvement drama- whether it’s a DIY project gone awry or a stressful project you just can't seem to ever mark off your “Honey-Do” list.
To enter, visit StartRightStartHere.com for a chance to win $5,000 to use at a local True Value store and an in-person project consultation with a knowledgeable True Value employee, a.k.a “Master of All Things Hardwarian.”
Pretty cool, huh?
We are so excited to get started, and we hope to share some ideas that will help inspire our readers to try a few things on their own too!
Now, I'm off to start devising our plan of attack...let the fun begin!
Kevin
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We were one of five bloggers selected by True Value to work on the DIY Squad. We have been compensated for our time commitment to the program and our DIY projects as well as our posts about our experiences. We have also been compensated for the materials needed for our DIY projects. However, our opinions are entirely our own and we have not been paid to publish positive comments.
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44 comments:
Very cool! Congratulations!
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Julie M.
How cool is that?! ...WOW! I can't WAIT to see what you have up your sleeve!! I will surely be stalking your blog to see what ur up to! (nothing new, really!!)
Congrats! :)
~Tanya
Congrats guys! that is awesome!!
love, and this is what she said...
Wow, what a cool deal! How do you go about finding out these kinds of projects that are out there?!?
Amazing!
Donna
OMG you two are SO cute!! Can't wait to see what you guys come up with!!
Wow~ how cool - you two really deserve this - can not wait to see what you all create!!!
Congratulations!
I would have loved to see you shopping for all those freebies - dream come true!!!!!!!!!!
This is great news! You guys will be perfect for the DIY Squad!!
And to think, we knew you back when......!
This couldn't be more tailored to you two! I'm very, very psyched to see what you do. I'm thinking, with 1000 bucks and your know-how, you two could build an entire community!
Congratulations! Very well deserved. Have a good day!
pk @ room remix
HA..I called it a few posts ago lol ...this is totally cool and I can't think of a better couple to do this. Look really forward to it and congrats to you both!
Awesome! Can't wait to see what you come up with!
congrats you two!!!
congrats! what a great surprise! you guys will do amazing projects, and I can't wait to see what you have decided to do!
How wonderful. You young pups are an inspiring duo> I need to get my husband to come and spend a week with Kevin!
Ok...you totally trumped my good news (I posted about it today). Be sure to check out yesterdays post...all about YOU!
http://beachbrights.blogspot.com/2009/10/lettered-cottage-rocks-house-again.html
Sorry to send out a link in YOUR comment section. Not cool I know, but it is about how wonderful you are :)
Congrats on your good news. Of coarse, I can't wait to see what projects you do! Love Ace!!
Love them even more now...
XOXO-
Woo Hoo! Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Oh, how fun! Congratulations.
I *almost* wish one of my DIY projects had gone awry so I could enter the challenge! :)
Woohoo that is awesome news! Congratulations...As usual I can't wait to see what y'all have up your sleeves, LOL!
{{Hugs}}
Cathy
Congratulations you guys! Well deserved...can't wait to see what y'all come up with.
Adrienne
Wow! Congrats! Can't wait to see what you all come up with. I KNOW it will be fabulous!
What an awesome adventure for the two of you! Can't wait to see your DIY projects. I always love everything you guys do!
Thanks for sharing the information on the contest! I am definitely going to enter. We recently had a DIY project that ended up a disaster. It still hasn’t been fixed and is such an eyesore!
I can’t wait to see what projects you end up doing! Your blog is such great inspiration.
This sounds like a win, win for everyone. You and Layla get to get some projects done around the house and we get the benefit of tutorials and how to's from you guys.
Congrats!
now let's get the sawdust flying!
that is awesome, can't wait to see what you take on!
How fun for you!! I can't wait to see what y'all come up with.
Congrats! I always think of Paul Harvey when I hear the words "True Value." Good day, Americans!
Fun times are ahead!
Wow! This is totally awesome! Can't wait to see what you come up with!
-Grace
That is fantastic. I've already started writing my submission for the DIY DRAMA contest. Boy-oh-boy have we had some!
Congratulations! I can't wait to see what you guys do!
(In high-pitched opera voice) That's AWWWWWesome!!!
Congrats Kevin and Layla, how cool is that. Can't wait to see what you all come up with.
Congrats, Layla! That is fantastic, I know you will put that $$ to good use & come up with more inspiring things around your cottage.
How awesome and what fun! I can't wait to see what you guys decide to work on first.
You are the perfect couple to do this!!! Congrats and I can't wait to see what you're going to do!!!
how fun!!! You two totally deserve to be doing a DIY segement, I love your blog and designs!
Layla, I'm so excited for you and Kevin! WhooHoo!! Look forward to seeing what you plan to do!!!
That's awesome! Congratulations!!
I can't think of a better team :)
This is so cool and such a perfect thing for you two! Congratulations and I can't wait to see what's next.
xo Isa
Congratulations! I can't wait to see your projects! :)
Look at you and your cute self--I cannot wait to see what you do. I am so jealous right now of all that you get to do in your lovely charming home. My husband and I watched some of your videos from tearing your hall walls up and we were both bummed that we can't do that in a rental.
So we'll enjoy watching y'all get all dirty and creating beauty!
That's awesome! Congratulations!
Roeshel
You've got this!!...You guys have SOOO got this! ;)
Enjoyed meeting you today. Your site looks great. Dee Moody
I just wanted to say thanks so much for your blog. I found out about this awesome contest on here. We have been freezing from a DIY gone way wrong. I decided that even though I'm the unluckiest person I know, I'd submit an entry and we made the top ten finalists list!!!!!!! Thanks again for sharing the info on this awesome contest with us. To even have a shot at winning a warm home again is just too fabulous!
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