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Last week, I shared with you the Pugmires’ mind-blowing kitchen renovation they tackled all on their own, and mentioned I’d be sharing something else they’d been working on this week. Well, a couple months ago I mentioned that they should enter the CertainTeed exterior makeover contest. They have been working so hard on the inside of their house for the past three years, I expressed their exterior deserves a facelift to match the sweat equity they put into the interior.

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Preston is an extremely talented musician, and Corine is the sweetest, kindest kindergarten teacher. They’re such an amazing team in working on their home, raising their too-adorable-to-handle baby boy (with bright red hair, I die), and doing special things for everyone in their lives. They have helped us on so many projects in our own home, and they’re always doing the same for others. I really hope each of you have someone like them in your lives, because they make ours just so much better.

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They were so excited about entering the contest and just like every other project they tackle, they put their all into it. Preston WROTE A SONG for their entry and directed a full-fledged music video about their house starring their little family. I want you all to see their contest entry video, and not just so you’ll vote for them (though I really hope you do). I want you to see their video because it really is something special and catchy and a music video…about a house! As one of our other friends put it, “This is too good. Like, seriously, no company contest even deserves entries as awesome as this.”

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And it’s true. Greta listens to the song on repeat all day, and we all have the entire thing memorized. You can watch it right here. I know you guys will enjoy it as much as we have, and if you do, give it a “love it” vote under the video. (There’s no liking a page required also, they’re currently in second place!)  Either way, it’s 96 seconds well spent.

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  1. Gina says:

    Did they win in the end?

  2. Allison says:

    I have voted for the past couple days- their video is so creative! (BUT I have a beef with contests that rely on voting. The current leader has such a lame video, but they have convinced enough people to vote for them.) Here’s hoping the Pugmires take the lead!

    • Julia says:

      The good news is, ultimately, the judges will pick the winner from the top ten! So the Pugmires still have a really good shot. Fingers crossed and thanks for voting!

  3. Brittani Bleazard says:

    I love it when the winner deserves it! FINGERS CROSSED!

  4. Syl says:

    Absolutely love it, and voted twice (yesterday and today)…

    I do have a bone to pick with it though… It should come with a hilarity disclaimer! First time I watched it I was confused about the colour scheme… it reminded me of something… but what?!? I spewed my drink through my nose on “Neapolitan ice cream” LOL

    It was whisky… it hurt… LOL

    Anyone desperate to fence their yard to get a dog gets my vote ;-)

    Best of luck Pugmires, I’ll come back to vote tomorrow! :-)

  5. What a sweet family! I’ve voted for them. I hope they win that makeover! :)

  6. Daniel says:

    What a cute songs. I love it !!!!!!!!!

  7. Joanna says:

    What a cute song! Voted, I hope they win

  8. Evelina says:

    I can’t wait to watch their video after work! I’m sure it’s awesome :)

  9. Ali says:

    great video and adorable family!! hope they win!!

  10. Gabrielle says:

    Incredible video! Who could resist loving that?! Great share.

  11. Totally love it and voted for them!! I received an HGTV makeover in years past and a friend of mine just won a Lowes Makeover two weeks ago – http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/decorating/lowes-screen-porch-deck-makeover-reveal.html. This is such a great entry – they so deserve to win!!

  12. Alison G says:

    You are very lucky to have such good friends. I wish I could vote, but I don’t have Facebook. Adorable video, I hope they win. Good luck!

  13. BeccaS says:

    Love it!

  14. Darcy says:

    OOOMMGGG!!! That was soooo CUUTE!!!! LOVE LOVED IT!! Can you love it more than once (like each day?) I really want them to win this — that video deserves it!! They have a neopolitan house – – LOL!! Soo funny! That is one adorable family!!

  15. Kensley says:

    Suuuuch a cute video! I voted for it, and watched another and was really disappointed!! I hope they win! Keep us updated for sure!!

  16. Lindsey says:

    Oh. My. God. That’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Definitely got my vote!!

  17. Tiffany says:

    Great catchy video, Baby Quincy steals the show! Good Luck to them.

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