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http:\/\/www.weather.com\/tv\/tvshows\/forecast-fixup<\/a><\/p>\n

write an essay, in one-hundred (100) words or less (including counting words such as \u201cI\u201d, \u201ca\u201d, etc.), describing why you deserve a Forecast Fix Up from Ace Hardware and The Weather Channel (“Theme”); AND 2) a current original, unaltered digital color photo depicting the Theme (the \u201cPhoto\u201d). Photo, essay and Registration form shall be collectively referred to hereafter as the \u201cEntry”.
\nPrizes:<\/p>\n

(1) Grand Prize: An exclusive \u201cAce Forecast Fix-Up\u201d not to exceed $15,000 (the \u201cMakeover\u201d). Approximate Retail Value not to exceed (\u201cARV\u201d) = $15,000. Makeover for the Grand Prize Winner currently scheduled to be conducted and recorded on May 15-17, 2012 and shown on The Weather Channel between May 25-26, 2012 (\u201cBroadcast\u201d), at the Grand Prize winner\u2019s place of residence and surrounding area (\u201cBroadcast\u201d). Ace Forecast Fix-Up will consist of consultation with the Ace team to identify things that need to be fixed (ie. weatherproofing energy efficient windows, pest control, etc) and the repair of the items that need to be fixed. Consultation consists of meetings & other communication with winner regarding project, additional photographs (as necessary) prior to makeover & recommendation for makeover.<\/p>\n

(1) First Prize: $200 Ace Hardware Gift Card. (1) Second Prize: $100 Ace Hardware Gift Card. (1) Third Prize: $50 Ace Hardware Gift Card. Gift Cards subject to certain terms & conditions set by issuer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

http:\/\/www.weather.com\/tv\/tvshows\/forecast-fixup write an essay, in one-hundred (100) words or less (including counting words such as \u201cI\u201d, \u201ca\u201d, etc.), describing why you deserve a Forecast Fix Up from Ace Hardware and The Weather Channel (“Theme”); AND 2) a current original, unaltered digital color photo depicting the Theme (the \u201cPhoto\u201d). 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