The Big Flip 2026

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THE BIG FLIP – Official Rules NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.

Eligibility: This Campaign is open only to those who sign up at www.thebigflip.ca and who are legal residents of Prince Edward Island and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of Habitat for Humanity PEI (“Habitat PEI”), its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers (collectively the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household as Employees are not eligible to participate in the Campaign. The Campaign is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Voids were prohibited.
Agreement to Rules: By participating, the Contestant (“You”) agrees to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of Habitat PEI as final and binding as they relate to the content of this Campaign.
Campaign Period: Entries will be accepted online starting on June 1, 2026 (12:01 am Atlantic Standard Time) and ending July 31, 2026 ( 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time). All online entries must be received by July 31, 2026 (11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time).
How to Enter: The Campaign must be entered by submitting an entry using the online form provided at www.habitatpei.ca/thebigflip. The entry must fulfill all the Campaign requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Habitat PEI. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of Habitat PEI.
Prizes: The Winner(s) of the Campaign (the “Winner”) will receive a patio set from Kent Building Supplies, a a gift card to the Habitat ReStore, a gift card to ToshCo Home Store, SWAG from the Lost Anchor and a one-year membership to the Charlottetown Tool Library. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by Habitat PEI. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at Habitat PEI’s discretion. The prize is non-transferable. Any prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by the Winner is permitted. Acceptance of the prize constitutes permission for Habitat PEI to use the Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Winner Selection and Notification: One Winner will be selected by community vote (People’s Choice Award) under the supervision of Habitat PEI. One winner will be selected by a team of judges (Designer’s Choice Award) under the supervision of Habitat PEI. Winners will be notified by email or telephone within five (5) days following selection of Winner. Habitat PEI shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within [3 days] from the time award notification was sent, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Campaign is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (AT HABITAT PEI‘S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
Rights Granted by You: By entering this content (e.g., photo, video, text, etc.), You understand and agree that Habitat PEI, anyone acting on behalf of Habitat PEI, and Habitat PEI’s licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation, your entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Campaign, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes. without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent. By entering this content, you represent and warrant that your entry is an original work of authorship, and does not violate any third party’s proprietary or intellectual property rights. If your entry infringes upon the intellectual property rights of another, you will be disqualified at the sole discretion of Habitat PEI. If the content of your entry is claimed to constitute infringement of any proprietary or intellectual proprietary rights of any third party, you shall, at your sole expense, defend or settle against such claims. You shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Habitat PEI from and against any suit, proceeding, claims, liability, loss, damage, costs or expense, which Habitat PEI may incur, suffer, or be required to pay arising out of such infringement or suspected infringement of any third party’s right.
Terms & Conditions: Habitat PEI reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Campaign should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond Habitat PEI’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Campaign. In such a case, Habitat PEI may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Habitat PEI. Habitat PEI reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Campaign or website or violates these Terms & Conditions. Habitat PEI has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Campaign, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by Campaign rules; or the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Campaign may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such attempt be made, Habitat PEI reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Limitation of Liability: By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless Habitat PEI and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such entrant’s participation in the Campaign and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries.
Disputes: THIS Campaign IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF CANADA AND Ontario, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Campaign, participants agree that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Campaign, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in Ontario having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall the participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than the participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Campaign). Participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the Habitat PEI website. To read the Privacy Policy, click here.
Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Campaign is Habitat for Humanity PEI 167 Minna Jane Drive, Charlottetown, PEI, C1E 2A1
Facebook: The Campaign hosted by Habitat PEI is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram

Official Rules ENTRY FORM

ABOUT THE CONTEST

“The Big Flip” is an exciting Island-wide furniture flipping contest dedicated to promoting sustainability through creativity and craftsmanship. Participants source pre-loved furniture, transforming them into refreshed masterpieces to prevent them from ending up in landfills.

Here’s how it works: Start by finding a piece at places like Habitat for Humanity ReStore, snap a ‘before’ photo, unleash your creativity in revamping the furniture, document the transformation, and submit your entry by August 29th 2026. Entries will be judged in two categories: Designer’s Choice, evaluated by local interior designers based on creativity, usability, and transformation; and People’s Choice, determined by public votes from August 31st to September 5th. Join us in reimagining sustainability one piece of furniture at a time!

HOW TO ENTER

Discover a gently used piece of furniture

Take a photo (with your furniture) to capture its original beauty before any changes.
Use your creativity to transform and enhance your piece of furniture. Document the process with a single photo.
Take a picture with your completed masterpiece and enter this contest by August 29th 2026

HOW TO WIN

A winner will be chosen by votes right here on this website.
Voting will go on for an extra week after the contest will be closed for entries.

Rally up your friends and family to support you through their votes!

PRIZES

PEOPLES CHOICE: Monument 4 Burner Clearview Grill

DESIGNER’S CHOICE: Gift Basket

FAQ

What does ‘flipping furniture’ mean?

Flipping furniture is the art of transforming a preloved piece of furniture in a way that makes it usable for longer. It could involve refinishing, painting, reupholstering – whatever it takes to give it new life instead of heading to a landfill.

How does flipping furniture help the environment?

Well, here’s the deal: Furniture makes up a decent chunk of the junk piling up in Canadian landfills. Because furniture can be made from numerous materials, such as glass, wood, and plastics, it has a varied impact on the environment. Biodegradable parts of furniture (think textiles, wood) will degrade, but release methane gas into the atmosphere, and the non-biodegradable stuff just sits there, leaching harmful chemicals. Plus, a whopping one million tonnes of furniture trash gets dumped in Canadian landfills every single year. Flipping furniture keeps it out of the landfills and contributes to a circular economy (where products and resources are managed in a way that promotes sustainability, minimizes waste, and reduces our environmental impact).

Does the piece of furniture have to be from a Habitat for Humanity ReStore?

Our ReStore is a great place to find used furniture, but it doesn’t have to be from there. It just must be a used piece of furniture. Nothing new!

Do I need to be in the photos that I take for my entry?

Yes. It’s how we know that you were the one to do the work. YOU need to be IN at least one of the three photos.

Do I need to paint the piece?

No! Absolutely not! Flipping doesn’t just mean painting. You can also restore a piece of furniture to its former glory through simple tasks like cleaning and minor cosmetic repairs, such as sanding scratches, repolishing wood, and removing stains from fabric.

***Just a heads-up: When dealing with antiques, original finishes, patina, and craftsmanship are valued. Sometimes, it’s alright to paint them, especially if it helps protect the piece. But if you’re unsure, take some time to look into it and make sure you’re respecting the history and craft behind it before diving in.

How do I vote for my favourite flipped piece of furniture for the ‘People’s Choice’ category?

Come back to this website on August 11, 2025. Voting will take place here from August 11, 2025, 9:00AM (EST) until August 25, 2025, 11:59PM (AST). So, tell your friends!

And what’s the deal with ReStore and Habitat for Humanity?

Habitat for Humanity PEI operates a home improvement retail store- the ReStore – selling donated new and used appliances, furniture, kitchens, building materials and home supplies. And here’s the cool part: Every purchase you make there helps fund Habitat’s mission of building affordable homes and promoting homeownership for folks right here on Prince Edward Island! We’re all about giving people a hand-up, not just a handout. Check out www.habitatpei.ca for more information.

Where is the ReStore?

167 Minna Jane Drive, Charlottetown, PE, C1E 2A1