NAPO-DFW's 2010 Extreme Garage Makeover is a HUGE SUCCESS!

NAPO-DFW teamed with Easysale, Inc. to host a "Messiest Garage" contest for GO Month in January 2010! Months of preparation led up to the 2-day event where, despite freezing rain, 22 professional organizers and 10 sponsors united to organize 1 garage, 1 shed, and 1 driveway that had been overtaken with "stuff."

Sponsors 1-800-Got-Junk hauled away 3 truckloads, Easysale submitted items on eBay (valued at approximately $3,000), SAM contributed two portable storage units, Sherwin Williams of Rockwall donated paint and supplies, and Starbucks contributed hot beverages. Both SAM and 1-800-Got Junk donated manpower as well!

We kicked off the contest with an interview of Trish Lengen, (President, NAPO-DFW) and David Goldstein (EasySale) on Good Morning Texas®, coverage in a local newspaper, live video streaming during the event, live news coverage by Fox News®, video news coverage by News Without the Blues, Rockwall Blog, a 5-station radio interview of Pam Bowers (Marketing Director, NAPO-DFW) and David Goldstein, and The Garage Slab Magazine's next issue is devoting 2-pages to the project!

Shortly after the contest's completion, NAPO-DFW followed-up with the Cory family. Mr. Cory is VERY excited about the garage and is doing a little something every day to improve his workspace. He was able to put a bike on a work stand and work on it for easysale! Goal accomplished! As Mrs. Cory says, this was "unheard of in the garage for who knows how long. Thanks so much for all NAPO-DFW did. It's very nice to be able to go in there and get something I need and know EXACTLY where to get it!"

NAPO-DFW is thrilled with the success of this event. We look forward to more opportunities to help local families and promote the value of professional organizers in DFW!

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