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They even explained away the camera crew by saying that the art studio was filming a commercial. HGTV host Tiffany Brooks was masquerading as an employee of the art studio until about half-way through the evening, when she revealed herself and announced Anna's big sweepstakes win. Instead, it was a total overhaul of an existing home. You can see images from the ambush at the HGTV website. According to an article in the TC Palm , David Rennie chose to accept the cash option instead of taking possession of the house.

This isn't the first time that HGTV's big announcement was leaked. The lucky winner was Kathy O'Dell of Huntsville, Alabama, whose name was picked from among 94 million entries. HGTV, who tricked the winner into thinking that a friend had won in order to surprise her with the big prize, has pictures of her reaction to the win on their website. Kathy and her husband Steve each entered twice a day nearly every day of the giveaway's entry period, not just this year, but for the past 19 years!

That shows that persistence really does pay off! Kathy decided to accept the cash option instead of taking possession of the Dream Home, using the money to pay off debt and to buy a more affordable dream home in her area. For more details, see the Dream Home Giveaway. The newlywed mother of three stepchildren was amazed and thrilled that she beat the odds to take the prize. She thought she was being honored for doing an exceptional job at work she'd done at her job when really the gathering was to surprise her with her enormous prize win.

She then told her whole office that lunch was on her. It has 3, square feet of designer living area including three bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen with a separate pantry, and a front porch and a wrap-around deck. Carole said that she's been entering sweepstakes for years. Her advice: "Those who didn't win, keep trying. If it happened to me, it could happen to anyone. That's so true. You never know when an entry that you throw into the hat will be a big winner.

This home takes full advantage of its beautiful outdoor surroundings, nestled in the mountains and near the river. The outdoor living area includes a hot tub, grilling area, and more, all connected by boardwalks. Beauty salon manager Vicki Naggy's name was drawn from among 81 million entries.

Vicki Naggy said she'd entered the Dream Home sweepstakes in years past, but had a funny feeling she'd win this year.

So she entered every day, twice per day, online. That lucky feeling paid off for her! The house was designed to hold bunches of young guests in its dorm-style bedrooms and bathroom. The winner was Eric Makstenieks of Hinsdale, Illinois. Eric Makstenieks' win caused controversy when a neighbor saw Monica Pederson arrive to tell him about his big win, and to film his reaction for the Dream Home Special.

This home pays homage to its desert surroundings, with decor from local artisans and a splash of turquoise in every room. Myra Lewis' New Orleans home was destroyed in hurricane Katrina, but after spending time living in Houston and Baton Rouge, she and her autistic son returned to New Orleans to rebuild. Now, they'll have a gorgeous new home to enjoy. Myra Lewis entered the Dream Home Sweepstakes for several years, and in , she and her sister pooled their determination and reminded each other to enter every day.

And what a payoff their dedication earned! The Dream Home Blog also said that Myra Lewis' favorite parts of this year's house are the "courtyard, rock columns, tile work and casita. Sonoma County is famous for its wines, quaint farms, artisan boutiques, and rolling fields surrounded by mountains. It has two comfortable wrap-around porches, a fully equipped back patio and a kitchen that is every host's dream with two refrigerators, two work islands, and two dishwashers.

Look at the Dream Home Photos. Entering the sweepstakes daily for the past ten years paid off for Cheryl Smith, whose name was drawn from among nearly 40 million entries. Islamorada is located in the gorgeous Florida Keys and is known as the sport-fishing capital of the world due to its blue waters, which team with seafood. The island of Islamorada is small, only 18 miles long and a few blocks wide, making it an exclusive location.

This tranquil location is set with beautifully designed homes and private white sand beaches, the perfect spot to build a Dream Home. Today's Top Stories. Makeover Takeover: Colonial Comeback. Treat Your Family to Homemade Cupcakes. Used with permission; all rights reserved.

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