***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
We gave random.org the assignment again of helping us choose our winner and they chose… Sarah (who could think of 10 little projects that have added up that she could use this for). Congrats Sarah!
We’ve been fans and friends with the crew over at One Project Closer since the early days of YHL. Their team—Ethan, Fred and their partners Jocie and Kim—consistently serve up clear tutorials, honest tool reviews and approachable decor ideas aimed at helping homeowners get one step closer to their renovation goals. Whether you’re tackling a major renovation or a small weekend project, their content is practical and grounded in actual experience.
Recently, One Project Closer launched a couple of series worth following. Their “Pro-Follows” posts send the team alongside professional contractors to document large-scale projects from start to finish—think framing, structural work and full deck builds—so readers can learn how pros tackle complex jobs. If heavy renovation content feels intimidating, their The Better Half section focuses on design, crafting and approachable decorating projects led by the ladies on the team. Both play to different strengths and project interests, so there’s something for every kind of DIYer.
This week, One Project Closer offered up a giveaway to help one reader move a project forward: a $100 gift toward the home improvement store of your choice. A prize like this is useful for lots of projects—new paint and supplies, a set of tools, lighting hardware, or materials for a small update—and it’s aimed at making real progress on the projects you care about.
- PRIZE: $100 to the home improvement store of your choice courtesy of One Project Closer.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “GET ME CLOSER” and tell us what project you’d put the prize toward.
- BONUS QUESTION: What house project do you most want to be closer to finishing? Are you itching to start or complete a kitchen remodel, finish spring cleaning, or wrap up decorating your bedroom? Share the project that would benefit most from a $100 boost.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, April 25th at 8pm EST or when we reach 10,000 entries (whichever comes first).
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One.
- PRIZE SHIPS: The lower 48 United States (we try to arrange international giveaways when possible, but shipping for this prize is limited to the continental U.S.).
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address. The winner will be chosen with random.org and announced as an update to this post the following Thursday—so check back here for the official winner announcement. Good luck!
We host giveaways like this as a way to say thanks to our readers and to support small victories in home improvement—those little wins that keep momentum going on larger projects. We do not accept payment or perks for featuring these giveaways; this is simply a community boost from folks who love sharing resources and inspiration. For more details on how our giveaways work, see our Giveaway FAQ page.
Many readers tell us a modest gift card can make a surprising difference: it can cover paint and brushes for a room refresh, tape and weatherstripping for seasonal maintenance, or a new faucet handle to finish a bathroom update. Whatever your current home project, even a small contribution can help you stay motivated and move toward completion.
Thanks to everyone who entered and to One Project Closer for sponsoring this prize and for producing consistently helpful DIY and design content. And again, congratulations to Sarah—watch for our winner announcement update for confirmation and details on how to claim the prize.