When a family grows in size, so too does its organizational needs, often resulting in equipment, tools, toys, strollers, and other items being squeezed from the house into cluttered piles in the garage. To help consumers realize the value of an organized garage and help families maximize space, Gladiator GarageWorks is currently running the "Growing Families" phase of its "Unveil You Garage" sweepstakes at www.GladiatorGW.com.

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Growing families or consumers in any phase of life are encouraged to enter the third of five prize drawings that is part of Gladiator GarageWorks' "Unveil Your Garage" sweepstakes for a chance to win Gladiator brand products such as lockable cabinets or a variety of hooks and baskets to manage toys and sports equipment. Showcasing the various stages and challenges of garage organization during different phases of consumers' lives, Gladiator GarageWorks' sweepstakes encourages people to take charge of their space and become organized.

"Each new addition to a growing family decreases living and storage space in the house often resulting in a cluttered garage," said Lou Ann Schafer, senior marketing manager, Gladiator GarageWorks. "The versatility of Gladiator brand products helps families create functional zones in their garage for sports, gardening, wood-working and other hobbies in order to sort the clutter and organize their valuables. Gladiator brand's 'Unveil Your Garage' sweepstakes is helping consumers invest in the right organizational solutions that will ultimately help them unveil their garage."

Consumers may enter the sweepstakes at www.GladiatorGW.com to win Gladiator brand products that will help them on the path to organization. By signing up for the sweepstakes, consumers are automatically entered into three drawings including a weekly prize, a life phase sweeps which runs every six weeks, and a grand prize drawing in November 2009. Winners of the weekly and life phase sweepstakes win various Gladiator GarageWorks organization products including hooks, bins, and gear boxes while the grand prize winner receives $2,000 worth of product of their choice to fit their lifestyle needs.

To increase their odds of winning, consumers can return to the Web site to register once a week. Additionally, for every referred friend who enters the sweepstakes the consumer's name will be entered again into the sweepstakes drawings.

"My family and I were so excited when we heard I won. We use our basement like a garage with areas for home improvement, a home gym, and even a small entertainment center," said Meghan O'Connell, a student that won the second life phase sweepstakes. She added, "I really like the small item bins and hope they help us organize our messy workshop area." The flexibility of Gladiator GarageWorks' products allows Meghan to organize the clutter in a variety of ways. Her prize includes a ready-to-assembly GearBox and small item bins that can be used to hold her home improvement tools and equipment or to organize her weights and jump rope for her home gym.

For more information about the "Unveil Your Garage" sweepstakes or to learn more about Gladiator GarageWorks product, visit www.GladiatorGW.com.

About Gladiator GarageWorks

Gladiator GarageWorks is the leader in garage organization delivering innovative solutions that allow garage owners to organize their space in a way that suits their individual storage needs. It is the only garage organization system to offer coordinated appliances designed for the harsh garage environment.

Gladiator GarageWorks offers a Premier pre-assembled line and Ready-to-Assemble line for do-it-yourselfers. Products are available through local garage dealers, retailers including Sears and Lowe's or via www.GladiatorGW.com.

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