PURPLE-to-Perfect Contest Winners
In 2018, veterans and their friends and family from the Philadelphia area told us why they deserved a PURPLE-to-Perfect renovation.
2018 Winners
Sewell, New Jersey
After two tours in Iraq, retired U.S. Marine John Blyzniuk is a stay-at-home dad who visits the often-crowded local gym to help with his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Turning his garage into a home gym that can stand up to his tough workouts will help this veteran’s quality of life.
2017 Winners
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Getting in and out of the shower has become a challenge for 92-year-old World War II veteran Frank Martin. He deserves a safe and comfortable bathroom, so he can focus on his favorite thing to do – spending time with his five grandchildren.
San Anselmo, California
High moisture levels in a bathroom make mold almost impossible to get rid of, and the Soares family is seeing the effects of that firsthand. They’re ready for a PURPLE-to-Perfect renovation that keeps their bathroom beautiful and healthy.
2016 Winners
Media Room
As of mid-July, the Oliphants now are a family of five – and they're ready to turn their boring, unfinished basement into a high-tech family room where they can relax and play.
Bathroom
Meet the Smiths, a new family with a bathroom that’s anything but. They’ll say goodbye to 30-year-old tile and a leaky shower door and hello to a fresh, expanded space.
Garage
Gretchen Lindlau’s garage looks like many families’ – cluttered and disorganized. With clever storage solutions, she can soon use this space for cars – and a family pastime.
