Congrats to this year’s Most Outstanding Home Improvement winner, Melissa Bliss and her father, Mike. After renting the home at 205 22nd St. SE for 9 years, Melissa, a part-time care-giver and dad (retired car buff) used their Covid stimulus checks to buy it in 2021, beginning a gradual transformation. Neighbors reported seeing Mike almost every day creating the charming fence. They call it a labor of love — we call it the Duane and Eileen Budnick Grand Prize winner! (The award is named after a couple who improved several homes owned in SESNA.)
They received a fun yard sign and $50 gift card to 13th Street Nursery. Pictured with them is SESNA Board member Seleste Liyanage (beautification committee) with Toby. Awards were also given to Doc and Laurier Sissem, 2245 Mill St. for renovations and to Off Beat Coffee on 12th for most improved business.