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Young House Love » Random » We Smell Some New DIY Projects…

| By Sherry Petersik | October 9, 2009 | 46 Comments

We Smell Some New DIY Projects…

We’re super psyched to announce that True Value has put together a little DIY blog squad and we actually made the cut!

True Value Blog Squad

Yes that weird flesh squeezing sound accompanied by a soft whimper is us pinching ourselves. We’re among some pretty amazing fellow bloggers so we’ve both got jazz hands over being in such good company (one hand is pinching while the other one is jazzing). Check out our fellow squad members:

  • Our girl Katie over at All Bower Power
  • Layla & Kevin from The Lettered Cottage
  • Josh over at Bungalow 23
  • Brian & Paul with The Handyguys Podcast

Quite a bevy of brilliant bloggers, no? In fact we’re sort of spinning our wheels when it comes to choosing which projects should make the cut. You know what that means? We’ll end up doing a bunch of planned ones (yes, yes, we’ll tackle our unfinished basement!) and probably wing a few impromptu updates along the way. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves already. Leave it to an amazing opportunity like this to get us all hyper and frazzled. Here’s the deal: we’ll be blogging about a series of DIY projects that we’ll undertake over the next few months using a $1000 gift card courtesy of True Value.

Now do you see why we’re all over the place? We’re excited out of our minds. So stay tuned to see what we’ll tackle, how we’ll do it and just how far we can stretch our loot. And of course before we joined the squad we swung through True Value to see what they had on hand and we were pleased to see that not only did they have a ton of materials and tools to aid with our ever-growing to-do list, they actually welcomed Burger into the store with open arms and even offered up a chihuahua-sized cart as his mode of transportation. If that’s not the ultimate indicator of a home improvement mecca then we don’t know what is…

True Value Burger1

True Value Burger2

Just look at that tail wag. But enough about our fur baby. Maybe you’re itching to get your mitts on some cold hard home improvement cash as well. It’s a good thing True Value is actually offering 5K to the winner of their DIY Drama contest- and all you have to do is head over and tell them about a home improvement project that didn’t quite have a happy ending (sort of like our sad little string lantern attempt).

failed-project-boo

Who knows, you just might snag the grand prize for recounting that fateful day when DIY was not your favorite abbreviation. Don’t save the drama for your momma guys, go get that cash! And stay tuned to see what projects we have in the hopper…

And now for some legal mumbo jumbo: We’re super excited that True Value selected us to be one of five bloggers to work on their DIY Squad. They’ve challenged us to take on a project using materials from their stores and they’ve paid us for the materials and our time to write about it. However, our opinions are entirely our own and we have not been paid to publish positive comments. Can’t wait to share all the ideas we have up our sleeves…

 

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Comments

  1. Avatar for prettythingsprettythings says

    October 9, 2009 at 11:02 am

    Very cool! Gotta love True Value – in our area (RI), they’re dusty older stores filled with regular hardware staple items, as well as odd and random things. The one we visit is http://www.durfeehardware.com/ which is an amazing store. It’s like a living hardware museum! Love Durfees! (Not affiliated, by the way)…

    Can’t wait to see what you guys do!

    Reply
  2. Avatar for AustynAustyn says

    October 9, 2009 at 11:21 am

    congrats! that’s so exciting and I’m so glad Bower Power is in on it too. I love Katie’s blog.

    Reply
  3. Avatar for Janell BealsJanell Beals says

    October 9, 2009 at 11:21 am

    Congrats, what will you do?! I’ll be watching. I’m guessing you’ll make the $1000 look like $10,000 plus! Good luck!
    Janell

    Reply
  4. Avatar for Kasey at Thrifty Little BlogKasey at Thrifty Little Blog says

    October 9, 2009 at 11:22 am

    Congrats- I can’t wait to see how you spend the money!
    PS I love any store that will allow dogs to come along shopping :)

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Joshua G.Joshua G. says

    October 9, 2009 at 11:42 am

    Congrats…..I am very excited to see what you attempt and I just know you will make whatever you chose, look gorgoeous. Good luck and keep up the amazing work!

    Reply
  6. Avatar for TiffanyTiffany says

    October 9, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    Wonderful! I can’t wait to see what you do.

    Reply
  7. Avatar for TiffanyTiffany says

    October 9, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    I forgot to add..please do the basement first, it’s like waiting for a really awesome movie to come out and you feel like you just can’t wait to see it!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for Hudson GoodsHudson Goods says

    October 9, 2009 at 12:15 pm

    this is very cool, came from the lettered cottage. good luck!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for KateKate says

    October 9, 2009 at 12:15 pm

    Cool! I can’t wait to see what DIY projects you’ll come up with.

    Reply
  10. Avatar for Sarah @ Dream In DomesticSarah @ Dream In Domestic says

    October 9, 2009 at 12:18 pm

    That’s so awesome! Congrats! That’s so much money – I can’t wait to see what you do with it!!!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    October 9, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    Congrats! Can’t wait to see the projects! :)

    Reply
  12. Avatar for KariKari says

    October 9, 2009 at 12:32 pm

    Good on you all. I am a big fan of both True Value and Ace–we have one of each within a mile of our house, and we try to use them first, since it is supporting a truly local business–and they have people who really know the products and give great advice. The TV is actually at the end of our street, five blocks away, and has been there since 1950. The Ace in our village downtown, has been a hardware store there since the late 1800s!

    I’m not anti-box stores per se, but it is nice when we can support the little guys.

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  13. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    October 9, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    CONGRATS!!! Can’t wait to see what you DIY!

    Random question… where do you clothes shop? You always have on such cute, simple tops. LOVE THEM (especially the navy blue shirt above)!!! :-)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 9, 2009 at 12:41 pm

      Hey Laura,

      Aw thanks! I’m just as thrifty when it comes to clothes as I am about furnishings and accessories so I frequent Target and H&M (where I got the shirt in the first pic above) along with the sales racks at Banana Republic, Ann Taylor Loft and The Limited. Oh and almost all of my earrings are from Target (a frequently asked question around here). Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  14. Avatar for ChristaChrista says

    October 9, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    woooooo congrats!!!!

    not sure if it’s only me but two of your links don’t work…the lettered cottage and handyguys

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 9, 2009 at 12:47 pm

      Hey Christa,

      Thanks for the heads up! All fixed.

      xo,
      s

  15. Avatar for heather s.heather s. says

    October 9, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    Congrats! Can’t wait to see what you end up doing!

    Reply
  16. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    October 9, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    Congratulations! I’m so happy for you all! Can’t wait to see all the upcoming projects!

    Burger is sooo cute! He looks like he’s having the time of his life in the cart! =)

    Reply
  17. Avatar for Kristi W.Kristi W. says

    October 9, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    Congrats! I can’t wait to read about your new projects. Just curious – how do you get selected for something like this? Did you apply, or did someone nominate you? Did True Value randomly find your blog on their own? It’s cool no matter what.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 9, 2009 at 1:40 pm

      Hey Kristi W,

      Good question! We actually just got an email from them and they followed things up by calling us to explain the idea of the DIY Squad. Of course we had to swing through a True Value store to ensure that they had materials and products that we could use for impending projects on our to-do list, and once we dropped in we were totally on board! Hope it helps.

      xo,
      s

  18. Avatar for Amanda in BostonAmanda in Boston says

    October 9, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    Good luck guys! I’m sure you’ll come up with some great ideas. I think the best part about this post is Burger and the fact that he gets just as excited as you guys about home improvement supplies!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for JamieJamie says

    October 9, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    wow that’s awesome – congrats guys.

    Reply
  20. Avatar for PolinaPolina says

    October 9, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    Congratulations! I can’t wait for the projects to begin! I bet there will be some awesome ideas that all of us can adopt :-)

    Reply
  21. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    October 9, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    Congrats! I’m so excited for you and for us readers to see what projects you have up your sleeves in the coming months. I just have to say how cute those photos of Burger are as well- love it!

    Reply
  22. Avatar for Amy P.Amy P. says

    October 9, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    How exciting! I can’t wait to see the basement project. I live in Texas, so we don’t have basements, but I will live vicariously through your DIY! Congrats!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for Janny A.Janny A. says

    October 9, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    Felicidades!!! I can’t wait (like the rest) to see your creative minds into action!! Hey Sherry I found a place called the craftynest where this girl made the string lamps and they turned out AMAZING!! check it out http://www.craftynest.com/2009/03/hemp-pendant-lamps/

    Reply
  24. Avatar for Jenny @ Making the Most of MoneyJenny @ Making the Most of Money says

    October 9, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    Awesome! Congratulations! I can’t wait to see what you do with it! I totally vote for the basement too!

    Reply
  25. Avatar for RoeshelRoeshel says

    October 9, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    That’s so cool! Congratulations you two! I can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve. sleeves? lol

    TGIF!

    Reply
  26. Avatar for MaryBMaryB says

    October 9, 2009 at 6:15 pm

    SO COOL, guys!! And well-deserved, too. Can’t wait!

    Reply
  27. Avatar for OMG-YHLOMG-YHL says

    October 9, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    Congrats! I can’t wait to see all of the things you come up with!

    (speaking of DIY, free Glidden quart!– https://www.glidden.com/color/color-visualizer.do)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 9, 2009 at 8:04 pm

      Oh yeah thanks for the reminder OMG-YHL! Everyone check out her link to snag a free quart of Glidden paint.

      xo,
      s

  28. Avatar for MarielMariel says

    October 10, 2009 at 12:05 am

    Felicitaciones! Well, need to confess that thanks to Young House Love I have a new addiction with blogs. I cannot get enough of your DIY projects and contests (fingers crossed so I can win something one day). You guys deserve this prize!

    Reply
  29. Avatar for micahmicah says

    October 10, 2009 at 10:39 am

    Yay! Can’t wait to see what you do with the moola! Glad to see True Value is dog friendly :)

    Reply
  30. Avatar for kellykelly says

    October 10, 2009 at 11:05 am

    look at your guys! that’s fabulous! looks like burger’s enjoying the new gig, too!

    kelly
    http://tearinguphouses.blogspot.com

    Reply
  31. Avatar for AimeeAimee says

    October 10, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    Congrats! That is so fun! We have DIY Dramas entered into their contest and Houseblogs too. Can’t wait to see what you do with the money!! :)

    Reply
  32. Avatar for daily decoratordaily decorator says

    October 10, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    Too Cool! I’m thinking $1000 will go a long way at True Value! Can’t wait to see what you come up with. I think Burger is the most excited of all! Where’s his YHL T?

    ~Tracy

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 10, 2009 at 4:39 pm

      I know! He should have been in full YHL garb. Next time…

      xo,
      s

  33. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    October 10, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    Isn’t that the same picture that you guys used when you switched over URLs? Did you just photoshop in the logos? Wow – sneaky. I don’t normally notice stuff like that, but Sherry I LOVE your earrings – so it’s more me recognizing your earrings than recognizing the picture.

    Congratulations you two!! I can’t wait to see what you’re going tackle!!

    Sarah :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 10, 2009 at 10:09 pm

      Haha, you got us Sarah. For the original picture, here’s that post all about the sordid tale of our url switch: https://www.younghouselove.com/the-end-of-this-young-house/

      Good eye!

      xo,
      Sherry

      p.s. Those earrings are from Target!

  34. Avatar for Jill StigsJill Stigs says

    October 11, 2009 at 9:39 am

    Woo Hoo Congrats! Cannot wait to see what you do with the basement!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 11, 2009 at 9:41 am

      We already purchased the materials and are mapping out our game plan as we speak! Stay tuned…

      xo,
      s

  35. Avatar for RachelRachel says

    October 11, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    I can’t wait to see what you come up with, congratulations!

    Reply
  36. Avatar for JessicaJessica says

    October 11, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    We were pleasantly surprised to discover that Lowe’s is pet friendly too! One day we were walking thru our local store (Raleigh) and noticed dogs on leashes. Regular dogs – not service dogs! So I went up front and asked the manager, and he said that well behaved dogs were welcome! Brittany, our 85lb german sheppard mix, loves to shop so now we go exclusively to Lowe’s b/c she can come with us. People look at us a little funny, but it’s fun.

    Reply
  37. Avatar for jenjen says

    October 12, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    Sorry to echo the masses BUT congrats! wow! what a fantastic opportunity. can’t wait to see all that you all come up with!!

    Reply
  38. Avatar for Jen Z.Jen Z. says

    October 13, 2009 at 10:13 am

    What great news! Can’t wait to see what you tackle. Congrats!

    Reply
  39. Avatar for KirstenKirsten says

    October 16, 2009 at 8:07 pm

    Congrats on this opportunity to get more projects done around your lovely home! And I must say that I LOVE TruValue/Ace Hardware stores – they’re smaller but always have those odd items I’m looking for that HD/Lowe’s won’t have, and I don’t have to walk miles for it either. That and short, fast lines and awesome customer service keep me shopping there. Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with!

    Reply

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