A Harrisburg neighborhood group is sponsoring the inaugural Harrisburg Curb Appeal Improvement Contest to get residents involved in spring cleaning.
"The idea for the contest came out of a general discussion at a homeowners meeting," said Phillip Williams, chairman of the contest. "The whole object of the contest is to get people to spend time and effort to improve the curb appeal of their home."
The contest began Tuesday and runs through May 26. Harrisburg residents are asked to take photos of their home as it is before improvements and to take another once the improvements are complete. Five winners will be chosen at the end of May.
"We're not asking that residents spend a lot of money on the improvements because we believe you can get some dramatic results by putting in some elbow grease," he said.
Examples of improvements include cutting hedges, planting flowers, painting porches, picking up trash and removing "unsightly" items from front yards, Mr. Williams said.
"It's not the size of the project, but what you chose to do to improve your curb appeal that really counts," he said.
Mr. Williams hopes the contest will also lead to a greater sense of pride in the neighborhood.
"People want to take pride of where they live, and when you improve a home's curb appeal it starts a domino effect," he said. "An overall improvement reflects positively on everyone in the neighborhood and thus everyone will be proud of where they live."
Reach Nikasha Dicks at (706) 823-3336 or nikasha.dicks@augustachronicle.com.
CONTEST RULES
To enter, you must be a resident of the Harrisburg neighborhood.
When entering, you should include a photo of your home before improvements (not taken before April 8) and a photo of your home after improvements (no later than May 26). A narrative on what improvements were made may be included, but it's not required.
Include your name, address and a telephone number.
Photos and information should be sent to: Harrisburg Curb Appeal Improvement Contest, P.O. Box 3181, Augusta, GA 30914.
Deadline to enter is May 26.
Comments
I think this is a wonderful idea . I was raised in Harrisburg and moved away when Bobby Jones expessway took our home.Since then is has become really run down. I hope all residents will join in cleaning it up and making it the neighborhood anyone would be proud of, again.The homes that are left there could be fixed up really nice since it has many historical landmarks in Augusta.Congradulations of a well thought of plan and good luck to all who participate.
It sure needs cleaning up. The look of the neighborhood has changed since the type of people moving in has changed. Junk cars, trash all in the front yard and alleys and household junk everywhere.
Thanks Mr. Williams for helping.
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