***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***
For our big two year blogiversary and we’re celebrating with one of the biggest freebies we’ve ever freebied: a $500 Lowe’s gift card.
Did that sink in yet? It still hasn’t for us. When we started hunting for the perfect blogiversary prize a few weeks ago we never thought we’d land something so exciting. It’s like Lowe’s is giving one of you the chance to take on a big project and they’re footing the bill. And we couldn’t be more thrilled to be giving it away.
We probably don’t need to remind you of all the items you could snag during a $500 shopping blitz at Lowe’s – paint, lighting, power tools, holiday decor, flooring. Heck, you could even get a new dishwasher or something. So in case you’re having any trouble picturing where you’d put five hundred Lowe’s dollars, allow us to lend our expertise (that is, our money-spending assistance). Here are a few items that we’ve got our eyes on:
This Idylis air purifier: Since the cold weather will have us closing up our windows and doors soon, the HEPA filter on this baby keeps indoor air from getting stale and could really help Sherry as we get into allergy season.
A new lawn mower: I know the season’s ending, but I’ve had it up to here (picture my hand above my head) with the used mower we bought when we moved back in 2006 (let’s just say it’s no longer self-propelling). Lowe’s online Mower Selector tool helped turn up a bunch of options that we could snag for well under 500 beans.
A cool bathroom sink: With a full bathroom redo moving closer to the top of our to-do list we’re already starting to fantasize about where we can add some special touches, like plopping a vessel sink on top of a thrifted piece of furniture-turned-vanity. And Lowe’s has a bunch of awesome vessel sink options.
I’ve also been contemplating adding some outdoor path lighting or taking our garage organization a step further with some more sophisticated shelving. But we’d better quit letting our minds wander because we’re not the ones who get the $500 gift card… one of you does! Here’s how:
- PRIZE: A $500 Lowe’s gift card (in case you forgot)
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “GIMME THAT $500” (why dance around it, right?) and…
- BONUS QUESTION: Tell us what project you might spend the prize on. Surely we’re not the only ones daydreaming about where $500 could go (and no, we won’t be picking a winner based on this answer – it’ll still be random)
- CONTEST CLOSES: Thursday, September 24th at 8pm EST (that’s an extra day!)
- WINNER: One lucky lady or gent
- PRIZE SHIPS: Anywhere in the USA (but Lowe’s loving Canadians with friends or family in the states can enter and we’ll send it to your US relative/friend who can forward it on to you).
- THE USUAL: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
Get more info on our freebies at our Giveaway FAQs page. Images courtesy of Lowe’s.
Jocelyn says
GIMME THAT $500!
I have my own young house (that I love), and I would definitely use that money to buy lumber and build some library bookshelves. I’ve got the books, but no place to put them!
Karen Trozzo says
GIMME THAT $500! I’d use it toward our kitchen renovation that I am dreaming of!!
Monica says
GIMME THAT $500!
As a home owner of only 3 months, the to-do wish list is piling up and we cannot wait to get started!
Top of our list is some paint for walls and trim; perhaps a new dishwasher?! (ours is like from the stone age…) and my hubby would love some tools and wiring to stockpile for media projects he’s got running through the lower level!
You guys rock!
Thanks :)
Jonny says
Gimme that 500!!
I’d use it to fix the cabinets in the bathroom that my dog chewed up
Jacqueline says
Gimme that 500!
I would love to use the money to buy some paint to spruce up the walls in my house.
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500!
Top of my list – my basement laundry room! Maybe the spiders and centipedes would haunt me less if I had some drywall on the walls!
Kerry says
GIMME THAT $500!
My husband and I are still renters, so no major projects for us. But we would still love to have this gift card to get some shelving for our basement, a nice vacuum cleaner, a new rug, or some nice pots and planters for the various plants around the house.
Colleen Keller says
GIMME THAT 500!! I just got married, moved into a new (tiny!) apartment and have TONS of diy projects swimming around my head – this might fund nearly all of them!
Shannon says
Gimme that $500!
I would use the money on new light fixtures!
Kara says
GIMME THAT $500!! :) My husband and I also need a new lawn mower, so that would probably top the list. And then after that.. you can never have too many home organization items!
Kelly says
Gimme that $500! We need new kitchen appliances in a bad, bad way, so that $500 is gonna buy us a new oven/stove/range! Woo hoo!
Katie says
Gimmie that 500!
My windows can stop being naked!
Courtney Hollenhorst says
GIMME THAT $500. I would rip out the yucky carpet in the living room and buy some wood flooring.
Nicole says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d love to update my bedroom!
Dawn says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d use the money to fix my kitchen. It could really use it. :)
Debbie says
Gimme that $500!
Would love to finishing painting the inside of our new house and a million other little things that come with being a new homeowner!
Dawn says
GIMME THAT $500 I would get a new fridge
Lori Schmitt says
GIMME THAT $500
I have so many ideas and close to NO money. Being a single girl working on projects is like dating and finishing them is like falling IN LOVE!
Craig says
Give me that $500. So we can complete project #5 of 3t+8, where t is equal to the number of days since we thought of the first 8.
Emily says
GIMME THAT $500!!
My kitchen needs some serious help. A new sink and faucet would be fantastic.
Chris says
GIMME THAT $500
Would probably use the money to finish the patio.
Deirdre says
“Gimme That $500. Where do I begin?… I might start with the storage closet. We need a new dryer. The old one is 19 years old. Some of those nice garage tiles might help that old space too!
Angel says
GIMME THAT $500!!
A little over a year into building our home (The Weld House), we still have tons of things on the “to buy” list!
Meg says
GIMME THAT $500
We need a new refrigerator for our new house!
Joel says
GIMME THAT $500
I would buy a new grill.
Dawn says
GIMME THAT 500 dollars!
I was reno-ing the entire house, and ran out of funds before I got to start working on my bedroom! So it is the only room that isn’t fabulous. I need to remedy this!
Courtney says
GIMME THAT $500!
Jasper says
Gimme that $500! Please!
We need a new stove so we can cook dinner again!
jacqui says
GIMME THAT $500!! My daughter is moving into her first home next week and it would make a great house-warming present!
Ginger M. says
Gimme that $500!! (please)
After having tackled the stripes (like yours) in my bathroom and LOVING it as well as working on refinishing a table for the sunroom, I now have my sights set on diy-ing a tile backsplash for my kitchen. :)
Julie Anna says
GIMME THAT $500. Just moved into first home and lots to update!!
Meghan says
Gimme That $500!!
I would use it to jump start our upcoming attic renovation!
Mike H says
Gimme that $500! We could use the money to start rebuilding our deck!
Jennifer F says
Gimme that $500!
I am hoping to do a kitchen makeover and that $500 would really help!
Meaghan says
GIMME THAT $500!! Would love to decorate our bedroom!
Gordon says
GIMME THAT $500!! Would put it towards a new furnace!
Michael Branick says
Gimme that $500! This would be an amazing help in renovating the 2 bathrooms in our first home!
Erin R. says
Gimmie that $500! Remodeling my only full bathroom, this would just about cover it!
wendy says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I need a new dishwasher. Mine decided to stop working well about three months ago. I’m too lazy to hand-wash my dishes, but I don’t know how much I can deal with the disappointment of opening the dishwasher after a cycle, only to see that the dishes either still have food stuck to them or are covered in detergent residue. The rusty racks aren’t helping much, either. Please take pity on me.
Colleen says
Gimme that $500, I am planning on adding a second bathroom,
and shopping at Lowes.
Jim says
Gimme that $500, I am starting a family room remodel, here I come Lowes!!
Carolann Oldham says
GIMME THAT $500
We’re building our first house so there’s a long list of what that $500 could be used for!
Stephanie says
GIMME THAT $500! Baby on the way–love to paint room, etc
Angela says
GIMME THAT $500!
Jared says
GIMME THAT $500!
Elizabeth Baldi says
Gimme that $500, just bought a house and it is way too white!!
Elena says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!!!
What WOULDN’T I do!?!? Want!
Nick says
GIMME THAT $500! There are many of us here, the winner is a lucky one, if it’s me, I will update my kitchen.
Felicity says
Gimme that $500! I could finish some projects around the house that have stretched on for way, way too long.
Becky says
Gimme the $500!
I need some backyard furniture!