A division of local contractors Broderick Builders, Green Hills Handyman, is hosting a contest for homeowners looking to "green up" their homes. The contest calls for homeowners to submit a 500-word essay about what sustainable improvements they would do to their home with a $5,000 budget.

The winning entry will receive the sum for material and labor for their chosen project. The contest runs through October 15. For more details, see the release.