Dean Check has finally cracked the Cleveland's Light Up Your Home competition. After previously placing in the best newcomer and most improved categories, it was third time lucky for the Castlecliff man, who took the top prize this year.
Mr Check started the display at his Bamber St property three years ago as a tribute to his friend's daughter, who had died.
"I love making things and using my hands and that. Most of the stuff that is on the house, I've made," he said. "(I like) some of the things that you can't go into a shop and buy."
He said he tried to build a display that also looked effective during daylight hours.
It took him a couple of weeks to put up. For his efforts he takes away a $500 cash prize and a year's worth of electricity.