This contest is all fun and games until it's time to judge. I seem to forget year to year how agonizing it is narrow it down to 10. As always, the judges and I look for not only mad DIY skills, but originality. I say this as sincerely as possible, it was HARD. All the judges mentioned how difficult it was to pick this year when they emailed me their choices.
You guys amaze me. I loved every single entry. I was so happy with how many of you emailed me entries. It is so fun to see projects from bloggers and non-bloggers alike.
Just a reminder that the winner will receive a $500 gift card from Ryobi and a $300 gift card from The Home Depot!
Alright, it is time to reveal the top ten projects! These are listed in no particular order.
Bathroom Makeover with Sunrise Mirror
Shara from Woodshop Diaries did an amazing job on this bathroom makeover! Isn't that mirror & vanity something else?
Coral Closet Doors
Monica from Monica Wants It created these custom coral doors for her glam closet!
Baseball Themed Playhouse
Emily and her husband built this impressive playhouse for their boys complete with a functioning scoreboard, back stop, rock pit, solar twinkling lights, swings and twisty slide.
DIY Sauna
Janet and her Husband are of Finnish descent and have always wanted a sauna. Janet decided that 18 years was long enough to wait and just built one herself! You can read more about it HERE.
Entertainment Center
Jamie and Gene are the husband and wife building duo behind this gorgeous entertainment center.
Freestanding Closet
Abby built this freestand closet for a studio apartment. Not only does this closet add much needed storage, but some privacy as well!
Garage Makeover
Angela from Blue I Style gave her whole garage a makeover!
Kitchen Island
Jenn from The Bachelorette Pad Flip found this metal cabinet ( I love the story!) and made it over to add to her newly remodeled kitchen.
Mudroom
Natalie from A Turtle's Life For Me decided in her new home that she would convert the dining room into a mudroom and entry!
Convertible Picnic Table
Amy from Her Tool Belt designed and built this picnic table that converts into two benches!
Aren't they all so awesome! Now it is YOUR turn to be the judge. Whew! I am glad it is not up to me anymore :)
P.S. I figured out how to make it so that you can vote once per day instead of just once. You have to wait a full 24 hours. Happy voting!
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Oh wow I can't believe I made the top 10, the projects this year are stellar. Thank you so much!
This is hard!
When I tried voting today, it said it had already counted it. So it isn't letting a new vote on a new day. Am I doing something wrong?
Fixed :)
I'm so excited to be included in the top ten!!! Thank you so much!
Seriously all of them are amazing..it was so hard to pick just one!
-Shonee