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SOS Out with the Mess Contest

Is your apartment messy? Do you want to spring clean but need a little inspiration? How does $3,000 sound to you? ForRent.com is on the hunt to find the Nation’s messiest apartment! (And I bet there is some stiff competition out there!)

 

Between now and April 23rd, “like” ForRent.com’s Facebook page at facebook.com/aptsforrent and upload a picture of your messy apartment under the contest tab.  Their panel of judges will then choose five finalists who have the messiest apartment.  At that point, the voting will be turned over to their Facebook friends! The public will decide from the five finalists who wins the grand prize of $3,000. (And four finalists will each win $500!)  The winners will be announced on or around April 30th.

So, now is the time to show off that out-of-control mess, so you can turn it into cash.  To get you inspired, here’s one of my own messy rooms…

It’s all clean now, but just evidence that we all have our messy moments.    Good luck to all who enter!

Make sure you share this contest with your apartment dwelling family and friends.  (I’m going to share this with Mini, although I don’t think her apartment is messy enough to qualify…)

I was compensated by ForRent.com to feature this contest, but I think it’s fun and something my readers would enjoy.  All opinions are my own.

Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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