Tuesday

We Have a Winner of the Home Depot $200 Contest

It's official.

We have a winner in our $200 gift card contest from Home Depot Rental Center.

Cindy Choyke of Warren, Michigan, is our winner!

Cindy and her fiance are working on finishing their basement.

She submitted a few photos of their basement as it stands. She also described her plans:
"We would like to finish our basement by adding drywall because the basement walls look bad, add drop ceilings and paint the basement floor with basement paint. We also want to put moldings around the whole basement after we paint the drywall. My fiance' will be using all his Dewalt tools to complete this project. We are hoping to have this project completed sometime this summer but with our upcoming wedding, money will be tight so it might have to put off until the fall."
We can't help her complete everything, but we have FedEx'd her gift card out to her. $200 can help with tool rental and supplies so they can complete their basement renovation!

Congratulations, Cindy! Send us your "after" pictures of your basement remodeling project and we'll show them here!

If you need tool rental for your DIY project, go to Home Depot and check out their tool rental services. Got a project that's too big for you to handle? Why not submit your details to ConstructionDeal.com. We'll match you with local service pros and contractors in your area. You'll get multiple quotes, which will help save you money. And contractors call you, which will save you time.

Keep an eye on our blog for more giveaways and contests! Thanks to all who participated!

Thursday

ConstructionDeal.com Video Pick!

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5 Ideas for a Productive Fourth of July Weekend





















1. Put Your Flag Up

Give Old Glory some fresh air this July 4th and put up a flag holder on the house.

2. Clean the Pool
Know one wants to go swimming in a green pool! Get out your bathing suit, pool brushes and chlorine and get ready to have a pool party.

3. Dust of the Grill
Even though your barbeque tastes so good you might want to clean that grimy grill.

4. Get Out The Paint
Stop procrastinating and take advantage of the long weekend to get some house painting done. When you’re finished you’re guaranteed a big bang.

5. Recycle!
Now that the fun is over and you have a large trash can of glass bottles and other recyclable items. Head down to your local recycling facility and cash in…

The Fourth of July is supposed to be enjoyable. We BBQ food, swim, enjoy the sun and gather together with our family and friends. But with all the joys of the holiday comes potential safety hazards, so be sure to take extra precautions and be safe.

Green Summer Tip

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