(1) Grand Prize: Winner will receive a “deck makeover” including an in-person deck consultation by DIY expert Jeff Wilson and a “Deck Warming” party. Prize includes a light refurbishment of winner’s deck (utilizing Thompson’s Water Seal products) and a “deck warming” party with sponsor-specified food and beverages for winner and up to 50 guests. Winner will also receive up to $7,500 of sponsor-specified outdoor furniture and accessories for winner’s deck. (Approximate Retail Value: $20,000).

Up to (15) First Prizes: Each winner will receive a $250 American Express Gift Card; gift card terms and conditions apply.

Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are of legal age of majority in their state of residence (19 or older in AL and NE, 21 or older in MS and 18 or older in all other States/DC) as of 5/12/16. To be eligible, entrant must be a homeowner of a home that includes a wood deck on entrant’s property (minimum size of 100 square feet) as of 5/12/16.

Input your essay (maximum of 750 characters including spaces and all punctuation): Tell us how would a deck makeover help you enjoy your time on your deck with family and friends.