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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.
Stephanie says
GIMME THAT FREEBIE!
My husband and I will be moving into our first home in 2 weeks (giggle), I’d love to throw some venetian plaster on the walls… but we’ll be house poor for a while, so a gift card would hit the spot!
Love you guys :)
Melissa F. says
“Gimme that $500!”
We are having a baby in February, so it would be great to have $500 to spruce up the nursery or to put towards a new dishwasher!!!!
Cara Cox says
Gimme that $500! We would buy appliances because our new (but very old) farmhouse does not have appliances :) Thank you.
amanda says
GIMME THAT $500
with $500 i could finally get going on the list of DIY projects for our apartment, such as: updating some old table and floor lamps with some spray paint and new funky lamp shades, build some new bookshelves to keep our ever-growing collection of cd’s and dvd’s in check, and of course…paint our walls!!
Amelia says
GIMME THAT $500! All for our sad dining room! Taking down the already-falling-down drop-tile ceiling, dry walling, painting the ugly dark wood paneling AND putting in new crown molding! PHEW! Yes, please, gimme that $500.
Courtney says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would put it towards our upstairs remodel. The bathroom or the walls… We’ve got the downstairs remodeled DIY style, but need to move on to the second floor which still screams 1970!
Rachel says
GIMME THAT $500!! We just bought a new house and settle on Monday so we’d use the money to redecorate the master bedroom and master bath.. its very needed : )
Sarah says
Gimme that $500!! I’d use it to redo my kitchen- i love to cook!
Holly says
GIMME that $500! We just started updating our dining room and i’d use the money to make the kitchen look just as great! I’d get new kitchen appliances : )
Shaun says
GIMME THAT $500.
My bathroom needs help!!
CHRISTY says
Give that $500!!!! please..
I would love to have the gift card to redo my office workroom. It needs updating!!
Thanks!!
Barry says
Gimme that $500! I’d use the money to improve the kitchen for my wife : )
Aimy says
GIMME THAT $500!
Meagan says
GIMMEE THAT $500!!
I don’t have much that I personally could use it for, but I would probably buy a rug and few cool lamps.
However, my parents are in the middle of doing a couple of projects around their house before they sell and retire down south, so I’d probably give them the majority of it, so they could replace the flooring and countertops in their kitchen.
Becky says
GIMME THAT $500!
We would love to replace our old rickety chain link fence with a new wooden one :)
Steve says
Gimme that $500
We are hoping to do some deck renovations!
Cindy says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We are in the process of moving into a townhouse, and could really use the $500 to spruce things up!
Liz says
Gimme that $500! I would use the money to redo our master bath, which is tiny and in desperate need of a makeover! Thanks!
Rachel says
Gimme that $500.. please : ) I’d love to repaint my whole house!! And maybe i’d let my husband use some of the gift card for his garden ; )
Allison says
“GIMME THAT $500? We live in the cold midwest, just bought a house and need a snow blower!!!
Josh says
“GIMME THAT $500? Because Lowe’s is taking all my money as it is and it would be sweet to not spend mine!!
Allison says
“GIMME THAT $500? Because we just bought a house, live in the snowy Midwest and need a snow blower!!!
Genevieve says
Gimme that $500! Please! My boyfriend and I just bought a house, and it needs some MAJOR work, and this would be amazing! Thanks!
Jenn says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh gosh, I wouldn’t even know where to begin to spend it! I have so many projects to do. Our miniature sized master bathroom needs to be remodelled in a dire way…winning this could be the catalyst for that project!
Savannah Garcia says
Gimme that $500 please!!! Oh I have no idea how I would pick what to buy :) i’d have to talk to my husband first!
JulieA says
GIMME THAT $500! Our formal living room is almost completely bare. A rug would help soften the space!
Dani' says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are in the middle of a bathroom remodel. Next we need to redo our deck, redo my oldest kid’s room, and various other projects. Oh, and get a new dishwasher because ours sucks!
lisa says
GIMME THAT $500! My bedroom needs h-e-l-p!
Amanda Black says
GIMME THAT $500! My washing machine just broke…and I need to buy a new one!
Antoinette says
GIMME THAT $500! I need new lighting fixtures.
BabyBuns says
GIMME THAT $500!
What couldn’t I use it for?
* Completely redoing our fireplace…fireplace insert, concrete hearth and surround, etc.
* Replacing the rotting stairs to the backdoor
* Bamboo floor in our home office (to match the rest of the house)
* A new grill to replace our old gross one
…and I could go on and on and on…
Jennifer says
Gimme that $500! and we might be able to start our very needed master bath remodel!
Carmine says
Gimme that $500!
I really would love to redo our guest bathroom. Ugh, the sink!
rachel says
Gimme that 500! Would love to paint the house and add new flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms. Our dirty-looking linoleum has got to go! Adore yall’s blog!!!
JoseMonkey says
GIMME THAT $500!
Mike DiLuigi says
GIMME THAT $500
Thuy says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Michele with 1 L says
GIMME THAT $500! Please, oh pretty please! Your blog has inspired so many projects around our house! It was definitely “I don’t love the 80’s” when we bought it, and we did a lot of simple updating right away (PAINTING every room, all new lighting fixtures, new cabinet knobs, new towel bars.) Basically anything we could do with a paintbrush or screwdriver! Since finding your blog, we’ve decided there is so much more we could do. The next project is to paint our dark wood paneling in the family room, paint the ugly brick fireplace, and maybe replace the stained carpet with hardwood. The $500 would definitely allow us to start this project!
Elizabeth says
Gimme that $500!!!! My fiance and I are in desperate need of home tools!
Lacey says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I love you guys and this blog!!
Danielle K says
“GIMME THAT $500?
We really need a new toilet and faucet in our pretty 80’s bathroom!! :)
Jennifer Stutzman says
Gimme that $500, please! My husband and I are still newlyweds building our little nest in Ohio, so $500 would go a long way!
Shannon says
Gimmme that 500!!!!!
My project list for me and my hubby just keeps growing. Lot of uses for this $500.
Laroux Whitman says
GIMME THAT $500!! I just bought a house YESTERDAY and I could really use it!!
Sherri says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!
I would love to a new sink for my bathroom
and add some storage. Who builds a bathroom
and doesn’t have a place for linens and
accessories??? The plastic carts have to go!
Gary says
Gimme that $500!!!!!!
My honey do list is WAY long, so I’m sure I can knock off several items with $500.
Gerri says
GIMME THAT $500… The projects on our list? A front porch, a drive way, a path around the house, a new fence. It never ends.
Lindsey P says
Gimme that $500! We need a new dining room table and chairs!
KimJ says
GIMME THAT $500!! Wow! So many projects it could help with… a wall that is crying out to not be beige, our really sad mess of a yard, the peeling vinyl flooring in our bathroom, or our poor rotting fence!
Emily says
GIMME that $500!
We need a bathroom makeover!