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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: All Time Lowe’s

| By John Petersik | September 21, 2009 | 7,015 Comments

Fab Freebie: All Time Lowe’s

***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.

Lowes 500 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.

Lowes Idylis Air Pure

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.

Lowes Mower Guide

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.

Lowes Prize Sinks

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.

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Comments

  1. Lucas says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!

    My wife and I would love to add hardwood floors to our first home.

    Reply
  2. Makayla says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:28 pm

    GIMME THAT $500! I need some new plants for my yard!

    Reply
  3. JJ says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:29 pm

    GIMME THAT $500! We need to put some pretty flooring on our main floor.

    Reply
  4. Kristen B says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:29 pm

    GIMME THAT $500! We’re in the middle of a bathroom reno and could really use the help!

    Reply
  5. JC says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:29 pm

    Gimme that $500!!!!!!!!!
    We need a new mower, with a grass catcher. The thatch is so thick in the grass that it can’t grow; just pathetic tufts everywhere. We also need to replace a path of random pavers that are crumbling and I want a little bling for the kitchen (a spiffy new fawcet.) Thanks for sharing the bounty.

    Reply
  6. LINDZ says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!!!!

    I’d use it for Christmas…I’m building presents!!

    Reply
  7. emily Massey says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!

    I have a long list that i would put it towards!

    Reply
  8. Corey says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    Gimmie that $500!

    I would buy new tile for a back splash in my kitchen!

    Reply
  9. Jason Massey says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    GIMME THAT $500

    I’ll let my wife decide! :)

    Reply
  10. Stephanie Byrom says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!
    (pretty please!)
    We would put it toward one of our one million projects on our house to-do list! Probably would put the $500 toward paint, patio furniture (our patio table literally exploded this summer!), lighting fixtures for the front of our house….

    Reply
  11. Christi says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    GIMME THAT $500! We’d love to tile our bathroom…carpet in the bathroom is no fun!

    Reply
  12. Emily says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!

    We want to retile our bathroom and get rid of the 1957 green tile!

    Reply
  13. Emily Rothell says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    GIMME THAT $500

    Reply
  14. emily says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    GIMME THAT $500

    Reply
  15. Sara Gulley says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    GIMME THAT $500

    Reply
  16. Jason P. says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!!! I need a new sink for my kitchen…this would be great!

    Reply
  17. Jason Massey says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    GIMME THAT $500

    Reply
  18. Melissa Anderson says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    Gimme that $500 pretty please!

    Reply
  19. Kristin says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!!!!! We’ve already got the plumber lined up to install our basement bathroom. Now we just need to go buy the goods.

    Reply
  20. Jason says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!!! I want to put it into a toilet. :)

    Reply
  21. Jill says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    Gimme that $500 please! Planning a total kitchen re-do in January!

    Reply
  22. Marcey Grootendorst says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    GIMME THAT $500

    Reply
  23. Mandy says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    GIMME THAT $500

    Part of it would definitely go for a new ceiling fan in my bedroom.

    Reply
  24. Jeremy says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!

    Reply
  25. Kristin says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!!! Paint, paint and more paint…and some trim too!

    Reply
  26. laura collier says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!!! – We have a few DIY projects on our todo list including replicating a faux fireplace we saw at an anthropologie store…also desperately need a new FRIDGE!!

    Reply
  27. caleb collier says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    GIMME THAT $500 – I need a powerwashed, been saving up – this would be a nice treat!!!

    Reply
  28. Maggie D says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    Gimme that $500!

    Reply
  29. Michelle Francis says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    “Gimme that $500” pls

    I have a bathroom with carpet installed throughout. (don’t know what the previous owners were thinking) That $500 would buy the tile that the bathroom needs.

    Reply
  30. kyle says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    GIMME THAT $500

    im going back to school and i need an office so i can work at home!

    Reply
  31. maureen says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    gimme that $500—I’d rip out as much carpet as possible!

    Reply
  32. Wendy says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    GIMME THAT $500 (please?)!

    I’ve been dying to add some pretty brushed nickel pendant lights above my kitchen bar area, but lately things have taken priority (property taxes. UGH.)

    Love me some Lowe’s!

    Reply
  33. Kara says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    GIMME THAT $500

    oh, the possibilities are endless, but it would probably go toward flooring

    Reply
  34. Matthew Johnson says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!

    I would use it to seal my garage floor!

    Reply
  35. Christen says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    Gimme that 500 bucks!! Yahoo!!!

    I’d use it to do a fabulous before and after office redo or kitchen redo or maybe my foyer… choices, choices!

    Reply
  36. Janet says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:04 pm

    GIMME THAT $500

    Reply
  37. Hillary says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
    We just bought a house this spring so we have LISTS of stuff we could use this on!!!!

    Reply
  38. Ann says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!!

    Cabinets, paint and flooring for my desperately sad (and scary!) utility/mudroom/laundry roon!

    Reply
  39. Amy says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    GIMME THAT $500

    We have about a thousand tiny things that need fixing, not to mention that every wall in this house is in dire need of a paint job.

    Reply
  40. Amy Morris says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    GIMME THAT $500

    I would be spending it on paint and painting supplies and all sorts of decorative items. My sweet little house needs a refresh!

    Thanks!

    Reply
  41. dave says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!

    i would spend it on whatever my wife wants :)

    Reply
  42. Liz says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!!

    We would love to get started on some new tile, faucets and lighting in our daughters’ bathrooms. If there were any left over we’d start on the big Master Bath remodel project.

    Reply
  43. Becky Geels says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!

    I bought my first house over the summer and am currently trying to do multiple projects during weekends and free time (slim to none since I’m a teacher) At the top of my list would be a new kitchen range hood, countertops, and drawer pulls.

    Reply
  44. nancy johnson says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:17 pm

    Gimme that $500!!!
    I’m getting ready to move into a senior citizens apartment complex and the 500.00 would really come in handy.

    Reply
  45. Mary S says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    GIMME THAT $500 !!

    Back porch needs major updating.

    Reply
  46. Maria says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:26 pm

    GIMME THAT $500
    My boyfriend and I just moved into an older rental and it needs some help! Hawaii is an expensive place to live and we’re both just starting out in our careers. This would be awesome to help us make our little slice of paradise home.

    Reply
  47. carrie @ brick city love says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:26 pm

    GIMME THAT $500!!

    Hate to blow it all on one thing b/c we’re renovating the entire house but I’d really love a dishwasher. Maybe there’d be enough leftover for countertops in the downstairs kitchen! Oh to dream.

    Reply
  48. Maren says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    GIMME THAT $500
    I would use it for paint and new carpet in the master bedroom!!

    Reply
  49. Deidre says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    GIMME THAT $500! I think I’m comment #12958302932830 lol.

    But I have been wanting to DIY a headboard for our bed since our old school 4 post bed broke a month ago. Tired of sleeping on the mattress on the floor!

    Reply
  50. Sarah M. says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    Gimme that $500 please!
    We could use a grill, or a new mower, or some kid’s play equipment!

    Reply
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