***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.
Rebekah says
GIMME THAT $500! I would help my parents finish their house remodel/ addition.
Beth says
GIMME THAT $500 – Amazing contest! I would save it for spring and buy some patio furniture with it – we currently have NONE at our new house. Would love to win!!
AmandaL says
Holy moly! GIMME THAT $500!! I’d like to work on refurbing my kitchen a little – beadboard around the lower half of the walls, paint, some shelving, and a new light fixture. Or… a new lawnmower would be nice – mine has never been self-propelled. There are just so many possibilities!
Jonathan says
GIMME THAT $500 so I can do all the home improvement ideas my wife comes up with. She’s the brains, I’m the brawn…
Rich says
GIMME THAT $500 – I need supplies for painting a nursery – just found out my wife is pregnant!! Thanks for hosting this contest!
Carolina Avellaneda says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I would turn our bathroom into a mini spa.
Maggie says
GIMME THAT $500
Hows about organizing my office and lightening up my guestroom with paint and lighting?
michelle N says
GIMME THAT $500 (please, oh pretty please!!)
A new water heater! Ours is 13 years old and on its LAST DYING BREATH.
Whatever money left over from that would re-do our outdated kitchen.
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500
Oh, goodness, the possibilities. I’d love to tackle my bedroom to bring some kind of cohesiveness into it!!!
KatieK says
GIMME THAT $500, I think I would use it toward a riding mower for my husband we have a huge yard and he’s been wanting one but has not been able to justify the price to himself. If not that I will use it on the doownstairs bathroom. I’ve made it presentable with some chocolate brown paint, some nice art, a white fabric shower curtain to cover the ugly utility shower, and a new toilet seat that doesn’t have potporri in it. But that floor is just plain awful.
Kelly says
GIMME THAT $500…and I might be able to convince my husband that the kitchen really does need new counters!
Dar says
GIMME THAT $500!!! My bathroom needs it.
Lena Blackwell says
GiMmE tHaT $500!
Uh, we have a whole list of things that we could use that money for. I would love to use it towards new carpet or laminate flooring upstairs.
Both of my kids have allergies, so it might be nice to have that air purifier that was listed for Sherri.
Thanks!
Bonnie Ramsey says
GIMME THAT $500! (Please!?)
Funny that you mentioned dishwasher – we’ve finagled a way to squeeze one into our 56 sq foot kitchen, now we just have to squeeze the mod into our similarly-sized “spending plan”…
Keep up the awesome work, Petersiks – thank you for being so open with your ideas and hard work! You’ve been a real inspiration to my husband and I as we tackle our 1946 Cape Cod. Happy Blogiversary!!!
Rene' says
GIMME THAT $500
I would like to replace the carpet in my living room with new hardwood flooring.
katie says
GIMME THAT $500! We could use that $$ to help with our new wood floors!
Emi says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d get some patio furniture for our balcony, and maybe even plant some more plants.
Blondie says
GIMME THAT $500!
Since I just spent 12 HOURS cleaning out my garage, I would TOTALLY go for new shelves and bins to organize my husband’s nine trillion comic books currently being stuffed in cardboard boxes.
OR
Since we’re getting new carpet in ONE WEEK (hence, the super Garage Clean Out of ’09) I’d TOTALLY replace $500 worth of hardware in the house because let’s face it, brass door knobs? Soooo 1990. I’m picturing something in a brushed nickel.
Maha says
GIMME THAT $500!
would love to buy new kitchen cabinet doors and hardware.
Lori says
GIMME THAT $500! It’s Hawaii, baby….that $500 won’t go as far here, but would LOVE to put it to the test! Thanks for the awesome opportunity!
Kathryn Fitz-Gerald says
GIMME THAT $500! My husband and I need a new side entry door with a dog door so our Golden Retriever can go in and out during the winter.
Jessica F says
GIMME THAT $500!! Master Closet re-do!
Angie says
Gimme that $500! Would love to tile my kitchen floor!
Eileen says
Should I win the $500 Lowes gift card, I would spend the money on updating my main floor bathroom. I would hope that this project could be tackled by my husband and myself. I enjoy working along side of him. Unfortunately we’re not as talented a pair as you two.
Amy says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would use the $500 to re-carpet my living room! My german shepherd stole the can of cooking grease from the kitchen trash can and made it almost exactly halfway across the living room before dropping it! I tried to DIY patch it and now… well… this story ends with a mis-matched carpet patch and an area rug from target, lol.
ann aronson says
Gimme that $500! We would spend this on our master bedroom and bath. We’ve done a lot of work on our house except for this area since we’re the only ones who use it. But we would LOVE to transform it and this would get us much closer. Thanks for the coolest site ever!
Andrew says
GIMME THAT $500
We’ll use it to buy the vanity and toilet we need for our half bath re-do!
Rebecca says
GIMME THAT $500…so many possibilities, but I would love to getting started on renovating my sunroom!
Monserrat Valera says
GIMME THAT $500!!! My boyfriend and I just moved together and we NEED a bed!! :)
Jessica C. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
We just had a baby girl in august so all of our home improvement projects and decorating ideas have been put on hold. Right now we are in desperate need of a rug for the living room so that $500 would probably go towards a new rug!
April Dodge says
Gimme that $500! I’m about to embark on wall panel wainscoting and this would definitely help.
Cynthia A. says
GIMME THAT $500…
My husband and I are in the process of buying a house. It’s been a long drawn out process trying to purchase a short sale. Anyhow, I don’t want to get into that. What I do wanna get into is how to spend $500. If we get this house we want, the $500 will go into some kitchen appliances. The kitchen is pretty much gutted. So apart from having to create a kitchen space to make the home livable, we will need some appliances. A dishwasher, a stove, a refrigerator $500 will definitely help with that.
Megen D. says
GIMME THAT $500 :)
I would love to get new closet doors for our condo! And possibly hardware for new window treatments!
E @ Oh! Apostrophe says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh gosh, I don’t know- we are literally re-doing EVERY SURFACE of EVERY ROOM in our circa 1800 baby. This would certainly help!
Christy H says
“GIMME THAT $500?
OH the kitchen kitchen kitchen. I have this old darn kitchen that makes me nutty. The faucet sound like its drilling the water out of a well when you turn the water on, my mega 60’s cabinits are an eyesore and the countertop laminate keeps peeling up on the island. Its the worst place to be in the house.
ches says
GIMME THAT $500… I have sooo many projects its hard to say which one. I would probably tackle my lack of a fireplace mantle and add crown molding to my kitchen cabinets.
Sherry says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! Wow, what use we could put that too. I have been lusting after plantation shutters for our downstairs and would love LOVE to put that $500 towards it!
beth johnson says
GIMME THAT $500
it’d be hard to chose, but I think I need a new grill the most mmmmm…. beer can chicken!
Lynn says
GIMME THAT $500…new carpeting!
becca says
GIMME THAT $500! So many things pop into mind. We’re currently trying to sell, and if we do, that $500 could come in really handy in a new home…
Julie says
GIMME THAT $500 . . . I’d love this silver plated round mirror for my entryway. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=315691-14089-13624 B&lpage=none
Genelle says
GIMME THAT $500!!! Landscaping projects…patio furniture…paying towards kitchen cabinets…there are so many projects that I would lovingly, happily spend using that $500 gift card :) Lovingly & happily!!!
Briana says
GIMME THAT $500!!! My hubby and I have recently past the 1 yr anniversary of being homeowners, and the list just keeps getting longer. This $500 could help us finish off the backyard and make it entertainable, help us spruce up our downstairs family room, replace the ugly green vanity in our upstairs bathroom, crown molding, flooring for downstairs, shed for outside…seriously, the list goes on.
Heidi A says
GIMME THAT $500!
Jarman says
Gimme that $500!!! I just got engaged and we could really use it for our home. =)
Dina Caballero says
GIMME THAT $500….please :)
Brandon says
GIMME THAT $500! We need a new bathroom vanity.
Julie says
GIMME THAT $500 . . . How about the Graffiti Multi area rug? I’d love that on the floor in front of my loveseat!
Lindsey says
GIMME THAT $500! We want to paint some furniture, get new fans, get some plants and/ or flowers, hm…
dymphna says
gimme that $500 oh my i would be like a kid at a candy store.