Houseblogs is teaming up with True Value Hardware to promote their D.I.Y. All-Star Contest 1st Home Edition. Grand Prize is $5,000 in merchandise from True Value and an in-home consultation with Steve Watson, D.I.Y. expert and host of HGTV’s “Don’t Sweat It”.

To enter: Submit a short essay along with photos or a video of a home improvement project that shows off your best work. More details here.

Entries must be received by 8/22/08. Good luck!

Via Charles and Hudson