Calling All DIY-ers: Spring Inspirations And A Contest That Pays!

Spring is an excellent time for DIY projects. With ideal weather (minus the spring showers) and longer days, now is the time to tackle those indoor and outdoor DIY projects you’ve been putting off all winter. And the good news is, there are a plethora of DIY spring inspirations blooming all over Pinterest as we speak. And a pretty awesome contest running right now that you should know about…

Project Ideas

First, let’s talk about some DIY projects on your to-do-list this spring. If you’re still working indoors, some of these projects might include:

• organizing hacks
• new paint or décor
• or putting together crafty projects for your kids this summer

If you’re turning your focus to more outdoor projects, you might be:

• sprucing up the front porch
• creating a new front door wreath
• making spring planters
• or maybe even re-doing or building a new deck

Do It Yourself Weekend Project Photo Contest

If you’re planning on doing a project soon or have done one in the past, don’t miss out on this incredible contest that Better Homes & Gardens is running. Submit your photos from a weekend DIY project for a chance to be featured and a shot to win $2,500, $1,500 or $1,000. You can get started here or click on the project ideas to find sample projects and inspiration. Submissions run from April 2^nd through May 31^st. The editors will then select finalists and you’ll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite projects from June 11-25. Winners will be announced the following week. See the official rules for more details. Have more than one project you want to submit? No problem, you can enter daily! Remember, these spring DIY projects don’t have to be complicated. These can be simple, creative projects you can easily tackle in a weekend. Good luck!