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Young House Love » Blogging » Rock The Vote

| By Sherry Petersik | May 2, 2009 | 44 Comments

Rock The Vote

Things are about to get more action packed than a Matt Damon movie. BHG has opened the voting for everyone’s favorite outdoor transformation. Of course you all remember that we gussied up our front porch as part of their 48-Hour Challenge, and now there’s a $5,000 bonus on the line for the blogger who earns the most votes for their project. Imagine how many home improvements we could take on with that chunk of change!

Needless to say, we would love love love your vote but the competition is fierce, and frankly we’re just happy to be included in the challenge at all. We’re glad to report that voting is a super easy process: just follow this link, click the Young House Love porch image at the bottom, register (just once and never again) and vote each and every day if you so desire. That’s right, everyone can vote once a day until June 12th. And since they update the voting tally each day, it’s safe to say that this could get exciting (and nail biting)!

Because we’re such suckers for before and after pics, we’ll remind you what our sad little porch looked like before the big transformation:

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And what it looks like now, after painting porch stripes, bringing in a bench, making a side table out of a planter, turning light bulb covers into hanging lanterns, creating a food & water station for Burger, cutting a lounge chair cushion to make two floor pillows for the pooch, and adding some cheerful foliage for a fresh new feeling:

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Oh and here we are now putting the new porch to good use (this is our best don’t-look-at-the-camera-Domino-esque-pose):

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In short: vote for your favorite project over on BHG.com! It doesn’t have to be ours (but we’d jump for joy if it was). And good luck to the four other fabulous bloggers who also took on the challenge- we’re definitely in good company. Everyone worked their tails off and I really wish we all could win!

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Comments

  1. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    May 2, 2009 at 10:05 am

    Just placed my first vote. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for ya!

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  2. Avatar for CamilleCamille says

    May 2, 2009 at 10:17 am

    You got my vote . . . fair and square. You guys did the best job! Good luck.

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  3. Avatar for GraceGrace says

    May 2, 2009 at 10:31 am

    How could I not vote for my favorite blogging couple? (who also happen to have the best transformation at that!) good luck, guys!! I’ll be voting and rooting for you every day ;)

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  4. Avatar for LynnLynn says

    May 2, 2009 at 10:37 am

    I just discovered (and subscribed to) your site after searching for fun blogs about home decorating/repair or gardening, since we’re elated to be moving into a new home this month. I love your site! Your house tour is amazing. I can’t believe some of your before and afters. Thank you for sharing.
    Lynn (at Chronicle of an Infant Bibliophile)
    http://infantbibliophile.blogspot.com

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  5. Avatar for christychristy says

    May 2, 2009 at 10:53 am

    Just voted for you, and will continue to do so, if you keep reminding us!

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  6. Avatar for Hilary TaylorHilary Taylor says

    May 2, 2009 at 11:06 am

    I just took a look at the competition on bhg.com…you guys have got this one in the bag for sure! Your porch is beautiful!

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  7. Avatar for BenitaBenita says

    May 2, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Voted for you! Good luck!

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  8. Avatar for GargiGargi says

    May 2, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    Had to vote for you guys!! Love the transformation of your porch. Its so fresh and inviting… :)

    Good luck you guys… I don’t see why you’ll wont win!!

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  9. Avatar for TeeTee says

    May 2, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    I love your blog, its so inviting and such great decorating ideas :) You have my vote!!

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  10. Avatar for JillJill says

    May 2, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    Voted for you guys………….good luck!!

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  11. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    May 2, 2009 at 2:19 pm

    VOTED! Good luck!

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  12. Avatar for laurajanelaurajane says

    May 2, 2009 at 5:53 pm

    I voted for you too! I love that you repurposed things available at HD (particularly the glass orbs!). Just wondering what you might be thinking of doing if you won? :) Good luck, I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      May 2, 2009 at 7:26 pm

      Thanks Laurajane,

      Thanks for the vote! I can’t say we haven’t thought about how great it would be to win, but we don’t want to “count our chickens” so to speak, so we don’t have any specific plans for the moolah.

      xoxo,
      Sherry (& John)

  13. Avatar for BarbaraBarbara says

    May 2, 2009 at 5:53 pm

    Just placed my first vote!! Great Job and good luck!!

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  14. Avatar for JessyJessy says

    May 2, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    You got my vote! Good Luck!

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  15. Avatar for MillsmomMillsmom says

    May 2, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    Now, not just because I love your blog, but you two really do have THE BEST makeover, hands down. Good luck and I’ll keep rockin the vote!

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  16. Avatar for ColbyColby says

    May 2, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    Voted for you! Will check back again to vote some more. :)

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  17. Avatar for BabaBaba says

    May 2, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    Voted for you!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      May 2, 2009 at 7:35 pm

      THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE LOVE EVERYONE! We really appreciate every single one of you who cared enough to take the time and weigh in.

      xoxo,
      Sherry

  18. Avatar for Diana SchneiderDiana Schneider says

    May 2, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    Thanks for the info! I just voted for you guys!!! : ) Good luck!!! And as someone else so wisely put it: How can I not vote for my favorite blogging couple? : )

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  19. Avatar for AnnaAnna says

    May 3, 2009 at 12:10 am

    VOTED!!! Good Luck! Keep us posted!

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  20. Avatar for AnnaAnna says

    May 3, 2009 at 12:11 am

    PS- you guys should update your home page picture with your new porch!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      May 3, 2009 at 1:06 am

      Hey Anna,

      Stay tuned for our new header! It’s totally on our to do list but we’re waiting for the landscaping to do its thang. Any day now…

      xoxo,
      Sherry

  21. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    May 3, 2009 at 2:14 am

    It looks even better when it’s being utilized for relaxation. Good luck!

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  22. Avatar for RoeshelRoeshel says

    May 3, 2009 at 8:42 am

    Voted…love your porch! :)

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  23. Avatar for JeanaJeana says

    May 3, 2009 at 8:52 am

    I voted for you! It was really my favorite…best wishes!!

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  24. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    May 3, 2009 at 11:27 am

    Hands down, I think your makeover was the absolute best! You’ve got my votes!

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  25. Avatar for RoseRose says

    May 3, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    You definitely got my vote!! I don’t think you guys have anything to worry about. I think your makeover was the best hands down!!

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  26. Avatar for Jennifer BailesJennifer Bailes says

    May 3, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    Just voted!! I voted for 2 reasons! #1 yours was the best…duh! #2 I really want to see what you do with the money so I can “borrow” your ideas for my house! ;)

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  27. Avatar for ShalaneShalane says

    May 3, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    You totally have my vote! Awesome work!

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  28. Avatar for JenJen says

    May 3, 2009 at 4:39 pm

    Good luck you guys. It really does look amazing!

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  29. Avatar for HattieHattie says

    May 3, 2009 at 5:57 pm

    When I was flipping through the new issue of R Home this weekend, I had to stop and ask my husband if it made me a blog stalker if I admited to recognizing your three page spread by the napkins before I even saw the byline!

    In any case, the picnic ideas were super cute! I love that you guys are alway good for afordable ways to make things a little nicer.

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  30. Avatar for JaimeJaime says

    May 3, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    What a fantastic site. Just found it. Love your BHG project! Voted for ya!!

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  31. Avatar for reneerenee says

    May 3, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    GO YOUNGSTERS! You very much deserve to win – I love your fresh, do-able, inexpensive ideas that deliver POW! BAM! BOOM! impact. I will vote daily for you! Best of luck and thanks for sharing your lives with us.
    Love from Minneapolis :)

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  32. Avatar for MollyMolly says

    May 3, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Voted for you guys! I really did like your answer to the challenge the best. Good luck!

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  33. Avatar for DanielleDanielle says

    May 4, 2009 at 7:54 am

    I feel like I should get one of those, “I Voted”, stickers.

    Your guys was the best, honestly. Good job!

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  34. Avatar for ginagina says

    May 4, 2009 at 8:42 am

    Just placed my 3rd vote already! I think the Making it Lovely fans are actually voting for the new baby girl…in which case you may have trouble competing:-) Just kidding…Nicole’s work is great too…but you are my #1.

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  35. Avatar for David W.David W. says

    May 4, 2009 at 9:41 am

    Holey stiff competition Moley…. you guys are up against the Wood Whisperer. Your front porch redo rocks. You can count one vote from your neighbour to the north. Good luck and keep up the great work.

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  36. Avatar for Jenny B.Jenny B. says

    May 4, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    My vote’s in! I love that little Burger is in the photo. He’s famous and doesn’t even know it.

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  37. Avatar for JennJenn says

    May 4, 2009 at 7:19 pm

    by the way, i LOVE your stripes. i’m brainstorming ways i can stripe my house too! :)

    ahomeinthemaking.blogspot.com

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  38. Avatar for shanshanshanshan says

    May 5, 2009 at 11:51 am

    hi there! I’ve noticed that since you built two big closet next to your bed, there’s no space for nightstand.I was thinking, if you could set up a board(kind of like a sofa table,it could be a long shelf that has the same length as the bed that secured to the wall, or it could be a very narrow board that has two legs attached to it) behind the headboard. If you have watch the SEX AND CITY, Carry has the same “nightstand” put behind her headboard.It doesn’t have to be wide, just wide enough for a book. That way, you can put your books, jewlery and flower vase on it and it’s reachale!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      May 5, 2009 at 1:15 pm

      Thanks Shanshan,

      Since our wardrobes each have drawers and shelves as well as a hanging bar behind those curtains, we each use one of the easy-reach hidden shelves to store our books and other bedside items (an alarm clock, jewelry, etc) for an uncluttered look. Hope it helps!

      xoxo,
      Sherry

  39. Avatar for heather s.heather s. says

    May 5, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    I just checked and the voting is so close – especially between y’all and the second place contender. Good luck!

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  40. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    May 10, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    I just picked up some of the cheap-o tan, plastic Adirondak chairs that are at Home Depot with some lovely cushions that are the same pattern you made Burger’s little lounge area out of- I love them! My small little apartment transformation is now in the works… can’t wait to pull it all together and show that you actually CAN make an enjoyable environment in an apartment patio! Hope to have some photos in the next few weeks…. thanks for inspiring me!

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