
Everyone wants a beautiful lawn this time of the year. KSBY-TV (San Luis Obispo, CA) helps viewers turn their overridden, ugly lawn into a beautiful green oasis. The winning submission receives a prize package from these sponsors: Paradise Outdoors, Troesh Supply Company, Addison Landscape, Kritz Excavating, Frakes Scapes Landscaping and more.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock, AR) offers one lucky reader the chance to win an excellent makeover package. Hopeful contestants submit two photos of themselves along with a short description – a panel of judges chooses 10 finalists. The grand prize winner of Total Makeover – sponsored by Dillard’s and Cosmetic Surgery Center – receives an array of gifts: gym membership, new wardrobe, cosmetic surgery and more.

Times-News (Burlington, NC) offers readers a chance to win a makeover- just in time for the new school year. A high school or college student and a teacher win Back-to-School and receives an assortment of excellent beauty-inspired prizes.

Des Moines Register (Des Moines, IA) and Juice magazine team up and invite loving girlfriends/fiances/wives to enter their significant others in this makeover contest – sponsored by Capella Salon – designed just for men. The lucky winner receives $500 towards a new wardrobe and style.

Newcap Radio (Edmonton, Alberta) encourages listeners to submit a photo of their ugly, outdated kitchen. The photo with the most votes in Ugly Kitchen won a $30,000 remodeling budget.

My San Antonio (San Antonio, TX) encourages readers to spice up their outdoor living space. Contestants were allowed to enter the sweepstakes once – the winner of Spruce Up Your Backyard received an assortment of prizes for their yard.