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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.
Nikki says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would buy a dyson vacuum cleaner that’s made for picking up pet hair… it would make life soooo much easier!!! :)
Mandi says
GIMME THAT $500! I want to give it to my mom, get rid of that old green carpet that covers teh whole house mom!!
Amy Mayhew says
Gimme that $500!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hmmm. . . I am not sure where I would even start. I want a new kitchen, new tile in the bathroom, a powder room on the main floor. That $500 would help make a dent in something! :)
Laura C. says
GIMME THAT $500!
A guest bathroom re-do would be awesome! I’ve been eyeing a gorgeous pedestal sink from Lowes, and we’d love to change out the vanity and lighting as well!
I feel like Donkey in Shrek – “pick me! pick me! Oh, pick me!” :)
Amy L says
GIMME THAT $500 (please)! Our master bathroom has been begging for an overhaul… oh, what some new shower doors, a little bit of tile and some crown molding could do!
Audra says
Gimme that $500!
Sandy Wells says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Our fridge is on the rocks, and this would be a great way to finally replace it.
Kelley says
GIMME THAT $500 :)
Where to begin with what project we would spend it on??? I think we’d probably either get a rug for our dining room or a new screen door for the back door — it’s in rough shape. :S
Thanks for the great offer and Happy Blogiversary!
Sara H. says
GIMME THAT $500. We ran out of funds on our split level basement finishing and are 1 bathroom short of an additional level to our house!
Jody J says
GIMME THAT $500
It would go towards finishing our bathroom redo!!!
Rebecca Gray says
GIMME THAT $500! My husband and I are building a house, so the $500 could buy anything!
Rachel E. says
GIMME THAT $500!
Dishwasher. Mos def.
Lindsay says
Gimme that $500!!!! Wahoo…I would tile the kitchen backsplash and the bathrooms…or it would go toward a fence that we could desperately use to house our loving pooch – Finley.
Danielle says
“GIMME THAT $500?
My fiance and I just bought our first home and it’s a fixer-upper! We’ve got a mile long list of things to update but we’re looking forward to every one!
Michelle Perry says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it to buy plants/trees for our backyard.
Stacy says
Gimme that $500!
We’d spend the money on finally putting up blinds and curtains on the rest of our windows – we only moved 2 years ago! And paint and little decor – to make it all our own!
Kathy says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I’d love to add crown molding and chair railing to our living/dining room.
Brian says
GIMME THAT $500! I would spend the $500 in my partially finished bathroon downstairs. It has a sink and toilet, but I want to put a shower in and install a bar sink in the “dry” bar behind the wall.
Emily A says
GIMME THAT $500
I’m not sure what I would buy since I don’t have a house yet. Maybe some lamps, plants or maybe even a new washer/dryer!
Sierra Nething says
GIMME THAT $500!
My hubby and I just bout a MAJOR fixer upper… That $500 could help us renovate our master bathroom that has a pink faux marble countertop! We need to upgrade the vanity, sink, faucets, toilet, towel bars, mirror, and lighting. Please help us bring our 1961 “Beauty” into 2009!
Susan Holliday says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are moving from Kentucky to Oklahoma, so there would be lots of projects! BUT, the big one would be a new vessel sink and faucet for the guest bath. Second, would be a new dryer and third, exterior paint for the trim/eves. Thanks!!
JMD says
Gimme that $500!!!
It would go towards paint!!! We need to paint every room in our house…all 12 of them.
Rashad says
GIMME THAT $500!! After all the projects completed on my wife’s to-do list, I think a new, organized garage is in order.
Sue says
GIMME THAT $500!
Yeehaw! I’m thinking kitchen appliances!
Carrie Price says
gimme that $500 please!
where to begin….towards a new fridge…or patio furniture….or paint for the living room….or shelving for basement storage….or shrubs and greenery for the yard …i could go on and on.
Carly says
GIMME THAT $500!
Bedroom redecoration – paint, lights, storage. An overhaul!
Amber says
GIMME THAT $500!
WE have awful brass light fixtures throughout our house that I would LOVE to replace.
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500!!! A friend told me about your website and all the ideas that they have gotten from here. I checked it out and not I am OBSESSED with following yout guys. We have an older home that we have been fixing up, little by little..but the outdoors needs SO MUCH HELP!!!! What I would do with the $500 is LANDSCAPE our front yard- it and WE are desperate. The outdoors does not welcome our guests like the inside does..we would be so grateful for ideas and help!!
Jen L. says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh my, so many projects could benefit from that moolah! Redoing our ceiling in the den, flooring in the laundry room, new vanity in the full bath, refinishing the pantry, a tankless water heater….the list goes on!
Samantha says
GIMME THAT $500
there are so many things we could do with that! We just bought a house so the possibilities are endless
kim says
Gimme that $500!!
I’d love a Dyson. :)
Miriah Brown says
“Gimme that $500 !!!”
We’d love to add a back porch to the house. This would be a BIG help!
Bridget says
GIMME THAT $500! I would replace a couple ceiling fans and light fixtures, organization shelving for laundry room and garage!
Meg says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
If I won this gift card, I truely would be doing a happy dance because it would go straight to my kitchen funds. I need a new floor! Or new countertops! A new backsplash! Now I realize that it won’t pay for all that, but maybe it will be a magic gift card. :)
Carol Ann Sandell says
Gimme that $500, please!! Our Kitchen needs help! Refinishing everything isn’t in the budget, but there are a few things that would make a huge difference. The finish on our kitchen table is wearing off and I would love to paint it, put up new window coverings(I hate, hate, hate the vertical blinds), and replace the cheesy white (with painted fruit) ceiling fan.
Lisa Hammond says
GIMME THAT $500…
and I will be able to finally replace bathroom and
kitchen light fixtures!!! Please and thank you!
Patrice says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Can you say, “NEW CABINETS”??
Tracy says
Gimme that 500!! PLEASE!! I have had a broken microwave and broken dishwasher for the past 8 months! I would LOVE to have some microwave popcorn and be able to rid my self of dishpan hands!!
Elizabeth says
GIMME THAT $500 !!!!
Time to replace the stock mirrors in our bathrooms with something nice :)
Darren says
I would buy my wife a new dishwasher since ours is broken and she and I both hate doing the dishes!!! And then use the rest towards other updates around the house.
jan says
Gimme that $500! What a great giveaway! I could do so much with $500 to lowes.. I think I may have to get some fab light fixtures.. or a new dryer.
Nikkilina says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
Oh could we use that! Our house was built in 1887, so there is a constant process of repairing. We’re never done! I think the floors are our next project.
Jason says
Gimme that $500
My wife would go nuts if I could surprise her with this. She is all about some Home Projects!
Trista says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Since we’re renting our house and can’t do major demo, we’d use it on a lawnmower, so we can stop begging our friends to cut our grass.
Kim says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Funny coincidence or destiny? In our household we have been talking about an air filter, a new lawn mower and what sink we are going to buy for our master bathroom remodel.
Renee Willmon says
GIMME THAT $500…I have a landscaping project I’d love to do. My house is on a corner lot so two sides of our front yard have street exposure, plus it’s fairly substantial area to have to maintain, i.e., mowing, edging, and most significantly for us living in drought afflicted central Texas, watering. My dream is to create a xeriscape bed about 4 feet wide that runs the perimeter of the yard, thereby reducing all the maintenance currently required. I figure $500 ought to cover it, with me and the SO providing the labor.
Brandy Baldwin says
Gimmee that $500.00, I would buy the dyson, have always wanted one.
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500!! My fiance and I just moved into our first place, and I’m dying to paint! We also really need new lighting and shelving!
Steve says
Gimme that $500
I’ve been wanting to add a carport next to our 1-Car garage, this could make that happen.
Jen says
GIMME THAT $500!!! We are totally rehabbing an old barn into a house and that $500 help buy a lot of supplies that we are running short on right now. Maybe help pay for the appliances? The list of potentials is quite long… :)