***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.
Amber H says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I am moving into my very own first home next thursday! I can’t wait. I’ve spend the last few months planning out every nook and cranny of the new place. With the lowes gift card, there are a few things on my list: an automatic garage door opener, new outdoor fixtures, and an area rug for the cozy living room. Thanks for all of your inspiration!
Meg says
GIMME THAT $500!
I think I might spend it on my husband for his birthday/christmas present and get him some items he keeps putting off so he can give his extra money to me!
Annette W says
GIMME GIMME GIMME THAT 500 DOLLAS!! This is my first time leaving a comment,but I have followed This Young House (Love) for at least a year. I figured what better time to tell you how much I love your site and possibly get $500.00 to boot! I would love to finish my small home office studio, even though my husbands basement man cave could use alittle Lowe’s Love too!
Carla Fisher says
GIMME THAT $500!
I love renovating – but we hit a wall. We have the world’s tiniest bathroom. Seriously – the toilet was 22″ from the tank to the rim (is that depth) and sat so low that your knees came up to your chest. So we gutted the whole thing and guess what – adult toilets are between 26″ – 28″. If we go out that far you literally have to step over the toilet to get to the shower. And yes i want to keep the shower. So now this tiniest bathroom is costing us $$$$$$ from rewiring, to custom making the shower so we can turn the toilet in a different direction (I am ready to put a urinal on the wall and call it a night.) and the smallest toilet at 25 3/4″ is $350 at LOWE’s. Okay – I am done singing my sad song. Just GIMME THE $500 – pretty please.
Sara Varner says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use it to paint our living room/dining room area!
Jennifer Thongpan says
GIMME THAT $500!
This is such an awesome/generous prize and it would definitely help us in remodeling our kitchen. Happy blogiversary!
hayley says
GIMME THAT $500!
We have gutted and remolded our *entire* house and all we have left to do is the master bathroom…
Cheryl says
GIMME THAT $500 pleeease!
I would use the GC to buy a new stove/oven. It is my one remaining appliance that does not match.
Erica Longoria says
GIMME THAT $500
We are just getting started on our bar and would love the money to buy some paint, lighting, wood flooring and any other accessories we can scoop up!!! :)
Yulia says
Gimme that $500! I’d like new bathroom fixtures!
Jason Chavana says
GIMME THAT $500
We are just getting started on our bar and would love the money to buy some paint, lighting, wood flooring and any other accessories we can scoop up!!! :)
Nicholas says
GIMME THAT $500
That $500 would look really good going towards my bathroom!
Tawni says
GIMME THAT $500!
Thanks!
Liz Futch says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
I think I would use the money to buy a new microwave. Our microwave is old and cracked, plus the neighbors had a similar one and it started a house fire!!!
I am always starting projects but not completing them much to the chagrin of my husband. So, really, there are a multitude of projects I could use the money to finally finish!
Dani Kruchten says
“GIMME THAT $500”
We really need new flooring in our kitchen!!
Val says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I’m planning on using it to fix my mother’s house….its in need of some help!
Hallie says
GIMME THAT $500! Yea!
My boyfriend and I just bought a house in Dallas so we have so much we could spend this on! Most likely lots of paint or maybe a gas fireplace!
Jessica B says
GIMME THAT $500! (please) What wouldn’t I use it on? We started our upstairs rennovation in JANUARY 2009 that is only 1/2 completed because our contractor bailed. We really could use any help we can get!
Elena says
GIMME THAT $500!
Boy, that feels a little greedy smurfish. I think I’d use it on a lot of smaller things–paint for our family room, blinds for our basement windows, maybe a nice drill…it would be great to be able to grab some of those types of things that we put off because they don’t seem as important as some of the bigger things that come up. Thanks for the chance! –Elena
jon says
GIMME THAT $500!
we could use a grill for our new patio! bratwurst anyone?
Bridget says
GIMME THAT $500!
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500 (please!)
My husband and I have been blessed with a hand-me-down deck. (Grandparents redid their deck with Trex, and saved all the wood for us!) and would use the $500 to help “personalize” the deck :)
Happy blogiversary!
Kelly says
Gimme that $500!!
I’d love to redo our countertops, paint, and possibly some new flooring! Oh, the possibilities!
stacy says
GIMME THAT $500
our poor mailbox is going a gansta’ lean. we need a new one!
Mandi Buccafusco says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We moved into our 25 year old home just over a year ago. With three little boys running around, there are always walls that need to be repainted. We are also looking to change up the yard some. Honestly, too many projects to count so I’ll stop there!
tincupchalice says
shelving for all my cupboards, closets and basement.
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!
We would re-do the patio in the back yard. We’re also having a baby in November so every little bit helps!
loria says
GIMME THAT $500 please!
New flooring.. would be super! Maybe a tile or bamboo in our guest bathroom.
Congrats on the Big Blogiversary.
Abby says
GIMME THAT $500
We just bought our first house a couple months ago and are almost finished with our first round of projects! We would use the money to buy a chandelier for above our kitchen table, paint for the powder room (to do stripes like yours!), wallpaper for the laundry room, and anything else we can squeeze in!
Mike Buccafusco says
GIMME THAT $500!
25 YEAR OLD HOME NEEDS PAINT, LANDSCAPING, AND REMODELING!
D says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Oh the endless possibilities!!
kristina says
Gimme that $500!
I’m in dire need of a kitchen overhaul. New floors and countertops!
Darci says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We are in dire need of new flooring in our bedrooms so this would help TREMENDOUSLY with that!!
Maria D. says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I live in downtown Seattle and rent…but there is always things to do like paint, get a grill and some plants for my patio and maybe even purchase a wine fridge! even renters have projects!
Courtney says
Gimme that $500! Our driveway is about to fall apart! It will survive the winter. We need the money to buy crack filler and sealer!
Tenille says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Theresa Slayton says
GIMME THAT $500!
Happy blogiversary to you! Happy blogiversary to you!
Happy blogiversary dear John & Sherry Petersik! Happy blogiversary to you!
This is such an awesome prize and it would definitely help me update my laundry room. I really like the LG(Life’s Good)Steam line of laundry appliances.
India Waller says
GIMME THAT $500!
I WOULD LOVE TO INSTALL A STONE PATH IN MY GARDEN THAT MY HUBBY PUT IN FOR ME 3 YEARS AGO…..JUST CAN’T SEEM TO FIND THE FUNDS!
CONGRATS ON YOUR ANNIVERSARY!!!!!
EB Ray says
Gimme that $500!!!!
My daughter graduates from High School next spring. We are having an outdoor party. I would love to do some landscaping in our back yard to make it beautiful for our girl.
Sara says
GIMME THAT $500
I have been dying to redo our downstairs half bath. Remove the yellow/orange linoleum circa 1979 and replace the white a gold swirled counters with something a little more modern. We have actually been looking at those vessel sinks, so I may just purchase one of those with that gift card.
Lisamarie says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We desperately need to do something to patio of the condo we just purchsed in June! Its all concrete and dirt and not suitable for our desire to BBQ and hang out outdoors. We need that money!
Adri says
GIMME THAT $500!
This would help out with the new nursery!
JL says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
I’m getting married soon and we would definitely use this to make our new love nest a more comfortable place to live. And it’ll help us get rid of all our icky and not so state-of-the-art college stuff! :)
Jenn says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
Just moved into a new house, so many projects on my list. Working on redoing some bar stools and coffee tables right now!
Tanya says
GIMME THAT $500?
We just bought a new house and would use it to do all the home projects we have a list of!!
Lauren says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would love to paint my loft’s cement floors glossy white and I need basically all of the supplies.
Natalie says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We just bought a new house a few months ago. The guest bathroom is “retro” 1980s, with flower wallpaper, and dull white linoleum. All the gold fixtures don’t do much to add flair. I would definitely spend all $500 on this project!
anne kain says
GIMME THAT $500! I love your blog!! Such awesome ideas! I’m dreaming about all I could do with a $500 Lowe’s giftcard! Update our 26 year old house – so 80s!! First up – a new refrigerator! OUrs is 28 years old – and still perking along! Every other appliance has died! Not the fridge! S0 – how cool to have a new one!!
Katie says
Gimmie that $500!
WEll… since we are closing on our new house next week… a Lowe’s giftcard would come in handy. We need to carpet the basement so that’s probably where we’d begin with this!
dmh says
GIMME THAT $500
Closing on our first home one week from today, a 1950 cottage that needs a small small bit of love, crap, 500 would rock!