***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.
Dan says
Gimme that 500, please.
My wife and I could use the $500 giftcard by doing some home improvements such as working on our bathroom which looks like it’s still stuck in the 70s! A new tiled shower is what we’re looking to do and this gc will be helpful.
Jen says
“GIMME THAT $500? :)
What a great giveaway! My husband and I have purchased our 1st home and it’s in need of repairing our deck in the back along with some landscaping. This giftcard would be heaven-sent since we’ll have nothing left after we spackle and paint the house.
James says
GIMME THAT $500!
We have a never ending project list (the joy of home ownership) including floors, repainting, upgrading some lighting, etc. This would really help put all of these plans into action!
AllanB says
Gimme that $500!!!
We have so may projects to do around the house but I think the first thing on my list would be a new lawnmower.
Melissa E. says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are trying to finish the flooring in the house, so that would be extremely helpful!!
Wendy B says
Gimme that $500!!!!
My husband and I just bought out first house 2 weeks ago. $500 would really help out!!
Kim Black says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just bought our first house back in March, so needless to say I have a whole list of projects! I’d really love to get new kitchen countertops and this $ would come in handy ;-)
Chrissy says
GIMME THAT $500!
We bought a new house about a year ago and every room needs to be painted!!!! So, we’d spend it on paint, paint, and more paint! I’d also like to change out some of the light fixtures, get some new knobs, build a few tables, the list goes on!
Amy says
GIMME THAT $500!
The project list is endless… materials to re-do our hardwood floors, pavers for a patio in our backyard, a main-floor bathroom makeover (new tile, toilet, vanity, sink, tub…), a basement bathroom upgrade, waterproofing materials for the leaky corner of our basment. Whew, I’m tired just thinking about everything we want to do!
Maria says
GIMME THAT $500!
We seriously need to do some landscaping. Seriously.
arimacias says
oh man, $500.00?
i would repaint the ugly amityville horror red room basement.
repaint the WHOLE house and rip up the kitchen floor, actually i could probably re-do the kitchen with that 500. new doors because we used to have little ones that are not so little and the doors are destroyed. oh to DREAM!!!!!!
Heidi says
“GIMME THAT $500”
I would buy stone for a patio project.
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would love a few nice updates for our townhome. New vanities for the bathrooms, facuets, etc. would make a world of difference! I would also purchase some fall and winter decorations just because I love them so much!
Cole says
Please GIMME THAT $500!
Our one and only bathroom was in serious need of an overhaul, so I tore down three layers of wallpaper without having ANYTHING to put into the bathroom once I was done. It is a wreck and TOTALLY stressing me out. This would totally change my stress/happiness level right now and our house in the long run.
Check out what our bathroom looks like now http://adventuresinloveandhappiness.blogspot.com/2009/09/naked-bathroom.html
Bad idea, right?
Melanie says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I’d like to pull up the ugly, green, astroturf outdoor carpeting on the front porch and really jazz up the entrance of our home.
Karen W says
GIMME THAT $500, I’m about to start a new roof and I need more tools!
Jennifer Finn says
GIMME THAT $500!
I am getting married in a couple of months and we are moving into a new apartment that I would like to be ours not his or mine. So new updates
Bethany says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would buy a new drill set, some organization bins, and…… I don’t know. I am the most amazing impulse shopper. I could spend $1000 in one Lowe’s trip if I had that much, lol!
Erin H. says
GIMME THAT $500! I have an 82 years young bungalow that could use some major work in the kitchen. However, I’d probably put the money towards materials for a new deck. The temperature down here in FL is finally starting to cool off enough to enjoy dinners outside.
Erinn says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are desperate to re-do our living room ceiling. The cracked, flaking plaster has got to go!!!
Wendy F says
Gimme that $500!!!
The hubby and I fixing up our first home so we have TONS of projects! Where to start… I would replace all the yucky blinds, door knobs and ceiling fans, paint… lots of paint, some landscaping for the yard, a hedge trimmer… the list goes on :)
Karen C says
GIMME THAT $500!!
My husband and I just bought our first house. I could go on and on about the projects we have planned for our new house, but that $500 would be great towards re-doing our patio. We want to rip out the cracked concrete and put in pavers.
Sean Dail says
Gimme that $500!! My girlfriend and I just bought our first house and Lowe’s is our new favorite store! We’ll spend the $ on paint, maybe supplies to build a patio out back, or a new washing machine. We love your blog!
A Draxton says
Gimme that $500!
I needs me some new landscaping!
Michael says
Gimme that $500!
Tools and more tools.
Alex says
Gimme the $500!!
We would look into sprucing up the outside of our home, since it is desperate need of some pizazz out there!
Rob Ghosh says
GIMME THAT $500
My wife and I just moved into a house that needs love. It’s from the 80’s and no fixture in the entire house is new… all original. We desperately need lighting… that’s where the Lowe’s card would go. Keep up the great work and love the logos for the t-shirts!
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!!
My fiance and I just closed on our house yesterday! It is similar to yours, a 50’s brick ranch just outside of DC. It needs a lot of love – we would spend the $500 on new shutters and decorative molding for the front door. Hmm…or a new kitchen floor… or a stainless steel range…or drywall and supplies to start finishing the basement.
Cosa says
We have just purchased our first home (final agreement yesterday), so I have plenty of ideas some fun (PAINT!!! for every room) and some functional (new sink trap, etc.).
Claire E. McHugh says
GIMME THE $500… Please
I would absolutely demo my 1st floor bath and take on my first tiling project. Been talking and thinking about it forever.
Lissa says
Gimmie that $500!
I would run straight to the bathroom section and give our master bathroom a much needed makeover/update. Not sure what it would look like in the end yet, but I do know it would involve being able to stand in the bathroom and close the door at the same time… And okay, *maybe* I’d swing by the closet/storage items too…how can you not?! :-)
angela swinehart says
Gimme that $500
We need a snowblower for our upcoming WI winter!
Holly H says
Gimme that $500!
We would redo our nasty basement ceiling by replacing (i) the ceiling tiles with new tiles that can be painted to look like tin, and (ii) the awful cracked, bug-filled fluorescent lighting (ick ick ick) with recessed lighting. Not sure $500 will completely cover this, but will be a great start!
Eric D. says
GIMME THAT $500
My mom’s home is in need of some paint and sprucing up. The Lowe’s gift card would help out a ton!
Megan says
Gimme that $500!
We have a lot of small projects on our list for our 1931 Dutch Colonial Revival . . . but I think we would use this money to spruce up our outdoor living areas, herb garden, and flower beds. We love in Texas and try to enjoy our yard as much as we can in the cooler months.
beth says
Gimme that $500!
we could use the dough to pretty up a nursery for baby number two.
Jaclyn says
gimme that $500!
where to start! My husband and I have just bought our first house and we are loving yhl! Thanks!
Jana says
“Gimme that $500!”
Bonus:I bought my house back in June so I’ve got a TON of things I could use that $500 for. New carpet in the bedroom, paint and supplies, new light fixtures, ceiling fans for the bedrooms, rugs for the living and dining rooms, –the list could go on and on. ;-)
Happy Blogiversary, BTW.
Christa M. says
Gimme that $500!!!!!
First off it would be used for retail therapy! I’m currently visiting Shanghai China on business and came across your blog while here! I’ve been finding LOTS of inspiration in Ancient meets Modern China so I haven’t figured out exactly what yet, but rest assured, whatever it’s going to be, it’ll be fantabulous!
Russ D. says
GIMME THAT 500..
We’d use it toward new carpet for the living room.
Rachel says
GIMME THAT $500
Would replace one of our kitchen appliances. Thanks!
Stefani Moore says
GIMME THAT $500!
I love your blog! Getting this gift card would be awesome! I’ve wanted to put plantation blinds on my windows since I moved into my townhouse almost 3 years ago, but haven’t been able to justify the price since I already have perfectly good mini-blinds on the windows. This would allow me to get them! Something else that would be awesome would be a new smooth top electric range for my kitchen! Although the possibilities are really endless… Thanks so much for doing this!
Melissa says
“GIMME THAT $500?
We really need new lighting and fixtures in both of our bathrooms that we haven’t wanted to splurge on yet. Maybe I’ll win?!
Jacob says
GIMME THAT 500$!!!! my wife and i have been married for 1 month and just bought our first house. we are 22 years old and our house is 55! it needs some updating and we are really enjoying using your site as our DIY guide! she has already had me paint our kitchen cabinets bright white and refinish a bunch of pieces. 500$ from Lowes would help me be able to build a deck…you know, something manly!!
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I’m dying to repaint our bedroom and make our closets nicer to look at and more useful. I would LOVE this gift card!!!
Erica says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!
We’d use the gift card to spruce up our 50s bathroom. I’d love a new vanity and sink and a new toilet in, our outdated pink one is begging to be replaced!
Danielle K says
GIMME THAT $500
I really need new counter tops in my kitchen!!!
Anna says
Gimme that $500! I really need new flooring in my entry! Also need a new bathroom vanity and sink.
Mary Phelan says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Our gift card will be used (notice I say will.. to make myself hopeful that we will win!) toward our kitchen remodel.We have gone with having only ONE drawer in our kitchen and barely any counter space long enough.
Love the blog!
Mary
melissa says
Gimme That $500!
I really need to spruce up my sad, (and dark!), laundry room – and that’s a room where it never feels sensible to invest any money. Just lots and lots of time – loading, unloading, folding. Gah.