Before & After 2009 Grand Prize Winner

Today’s posts all seem to be about winners or contests. In keeping with the theme, it’s time to declare our Before & After 2009 grand prize winner. But first, a little recap. This is our second annual Before & After series. Starting from June 21, 2009 – Sept. 20, 2009, we selected weekly winners to be featured on One Project Closer and receive a $25 gift card, plus the opportunity... 

Before & After 2009 Vote for the Best

Wow. Summer just flew by, and it’s already time to wrap up our second annual Before and After series, 2009. We had 14 amazing submissions ranging from kitchens to walkways, and backyards to fireplaces. Each entry was an inspiring transformation and we want to extend a huge thank-you to everyone that participated. For their hard work, each of our weekly winners received a $25 gift card to either... 

Before & After: Kitchen Island Makeover by Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick

It’s with some sadness that I announce our last Before and After of 2009. But enough with the frowning- today’s inspiration comes from Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick. Her blog is dedicated to showing folks how to make their home more beautiful without spending a lot of money. Sarah took an ordinary kitchen island and created something spectacular, all at a great price. For winning, Sarah... 

Before & After: Kitchen / Dinning Room Redo by Why S @ The House on Red Hill

This week’s Before and After is brought to you by Why S @ The House on Red Hill. Why S recently completed a major kitchen and dinning room renovation that started about two years ago. For this winning submission, Why S gets a $25 gift card to Lowes, Home Depot, or Amazon. And, we’ll make a $35 donation to Habitat for Humanity in her honor. She is also a part of our end-of-Summer contest... 

Before & After: Staircase Remodel By Kate @ Centsational Girl

Our next Before and After comes to you from Kate @ Centsational Girl – a blog all about “fabulous, for less, one DIY project at a time”. Kate and her husband transformed a blonde oak staircase from dated and dreadful into a dramatic entryway. I think her amazing pictures speak for themselves. For winning, Kate gets a $25 gift card to Lowes, Home Depot, or Amazon. And, we’ll... 

Before & After: Backyard Transformation by Melissa & Nick

Our next Before and After comes to you from Melissa and Nick in California. They purchased a great home but the backyard was in need of a lot of attention. After some serious work, they have a beautifully landscaped yard. I think you’ll agree, the new backyard looks amazing. Melissa and Nick win a $25 gift card to Amazon, Lowes, or Home Depot, and we’ll make a $35 donation to Habitat for... 

Before and After: Fireplace Facelift By Colleen

This is the first Before and After of 2009 and it’s brought to you by Colleen! Colleen and her girlfriend just refaced their living room fireplace. It was an amazing transformation. As a result of Colleen’s article, OPC will make a $35.00 donation to Habitat for Humanity. Colleen also gets a $25 gift card to her choice of Lowes, Home Depot, or Amazon. Lastly, Colleen is entered in our end-of-summer... 

Before and After 2009 – More Stories, Bigger Donations, Better Prizes!

Last June we kicked off our first annual Before and After event, a Summer long festival designed to showcase the accomplishments of our fellow online home improvers and raise awareness and support for Habitat for Humanity. In case you weren’t with us back then, here’s how the festival works: readers submit before and after pictures of their best home improvement projects from the past...