Last month, I talked about how I would revamp my kitchen because frankly, a) there is no space, b) the color scheme is horrific, and c) I just don't like it.  While I forgot to submit my information to become a potential member of the semi-finalist gallery like these people did, it was fun to see other people's potential makeover spaces.

Out of those who DID submit their information and made the cut for the final ten semi finalists, I am personally a fan of the one submitted by the Hiatt family.  As a former member of the military, I know about all the sacrifices that a military family has to go through, the shortcomings, the lack of time and sometimes finances to fix things and the bond that is formed by getting through those sorts of things.

If anyone could use a break, it is the Hiatt's.  Having a basement flood is bad enough, but when it hampers a good chunk of certain things you need for a growing family, it hurts even more.  Factor in that the basement also is the foundation of any building, and you have potential for disaster.  When you factor in the danger of black mold and the health problems that can spring up, renovation is the most effective plan of attack.  When money is tight, why not give someone a break?  After all, as is said all the time, and it may sound droll and trite, but "he went to war so others didn't have to..."  That alone, would get my vote.

Even better, YOU determine who wins the $20,000 makeover from Renuzit Tri Scents.  Tanya Memme, from the show "Sell This House", on A&E, will be a major part of the makeover process!  Every day between now and June 7th, you can vote, once a day, for who you feel should win.  All you have to do is go to www.triscents.com/gallery.asp and vote for your own favorite.  It's as simple as that.  No muss, no fuss, and someone is fortunate enough to get a makeover that they so desperately want and/or need. 

So what are you waiting for?  Get in there, and vote for who you think is deserving to win...help make someone's dream a reality.  It's now through June 7th and you can vote for the semifinalists by visiting the gallery.