True Value hosts “DIY Drama” contest

True Value is asking customers to share their DIY mishaps with the “DIY Drama” contest.

Through Nov. 2, the company is encouraging customers to log onto www.startrightstarthere.com and register a written essay, short video and even photos of DIY projects gone awry. 

"Across our community of home improvement bloggers, no matter what their skill level, everyone has a DIY slip-up story to tell," said Aaron Olson, co-founder of the Houseblogs.net blog network. "That is why we're happy to partner with True Value to promote this contest because by sharing their stories, these DIYers can help other people avoid the same mistakes."

Starting Nov. 16, consumers will be able to vote for their favorite DIY mishap from the top 10 finalists. The winner will be announced in early December, the company said, and will receive $5,000 to use at a local True Value, as well as an in-person consultation with a true value employee, which they dub a “Master of All Things Hardwarian.”