***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.
Samantha says
GIMME THAT $500
With our new to us fixer-upper I am sure there is plenty we could do with that money! A bathroom overhaul is in the works for the spring, but I think a new fridge is at the top of the list, as ours is avocado green with fake wood handles!
Simone says
Gimme that $500!!!! I need a new dryer…..I don’t look good in wet clothes!
Leigh says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!! And happy 2 year blogiversary!!!
I’d have to agree with a new lawn mower… poor hubby…. and then I’d buy the rest of the supplies to finish up my honey-do list… (notice it’s MY honey-do list. I LOVE my honey-do list! I just can’t get things done with no $!) – stain for porch, new roller shade for kiddos room to replace broken and shredded one… new paint for den – OOOOOO… tiles for a kitchen back splash!!!! Oh, that would be a dream come true!!!
Kate says
GIMME THAT $500!! pretty please :) bought an early ’50s home in May and have been remodeling ever since. Could use it for oh so many projects like getting our home office set up!
erin says
GIMME THAT $500!
We would love to do a simple update on our very large master bath… it is HOPELESSLY stuck in 1987.
Tyler says
GIMME THAT $500
What don’t we need from Lowe’s!
Erin N. says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d probably put it towards some French doors =)
Thanks for the contest!
Stewart L says
GIMME THAT $500
If I won the gift, I’d get a new storage system for our garage. She can have her crafty area, I can have my workbench. A happy mix of fun and function!
PQ says
GIMME THAT $500!
please?
Stefanie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I’m getting married this weekend and thankfully my soon-to-be husband planned ahead for us and we already have a wonderful little house that I will soon call home. And while I already love it, there are definitely a number of things we want to do to make it our own. Here’s just a short list of our plans:
tile the bathroom and kitchen
refinish the hardwood floors
recarpet the bedrooms
repaint a couple rooms
new light fixtures.
That $500 from Lowe’s sure would help us!
MsAmanda says
GIMME THAT $500
Holy crow, that’s an awesome giveway.
I would love nothing more than to start redoing our 1922 original bathroom.
There’s wainscoting for shower walls (we have three plastic shower curtains to protect it from rotting more). Also, there is less than sub-par ventilation system, which means we have wipe off the mold from our ceiling every few weeks. Last but not least, there’s our tile and baseboard that boast a permanent shade of dirty. Doesn’t matter what you do to clean it, always dirty.
Happy blogversary
Abby says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Not quite a home improvement project but it would go towards a new swing set for the little guy!
CeCe says
GIMME THAT $500!! – Just this weekend we staked out the location to build a garden shed in the edge of the woods behind our house. So gimme that gift card and we’ll prove that we can build this thing cheaper than buying a pre-made one! :)
Les says
GIMME THAT $500!
Would use to create some curb-appeal.
ram prat says
Gimme That $500! I am buying my first house soon, though I can think of 500 ways I can use this money on, my first option would be to buy a washing machine. I have been living in high rise buildings all my adult life and tired of using coin laundry.
Margot says
Gimme that $500! We’re newlyweds who love to cook, and we’d SO use it to pimp out our kitchen.
Matt says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I wouldn’t even know where to start!
Ted says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use this to finally add some lighting to our condo!
Aliya says
GIMME THAT $500!
Pretty please? We’re on a home-and-yard-improvement spree in our casa with a baby due to arrive about 12 weeks from now. So this gift card would be put to GREAT use! Season’s-end landscaping projects, creating a new nursery and guest room, a major garage re-org, and potentially even sealing/painting our icky basement floor. The possibilities are truly endless…
InfoDiva says
GIMME THAT $500! Closet organizers!
christina says
GIMME THAT $500! I would get to paint paint painting.
Coco says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!! OH man… where COULDN’T we use this? Our master bedroom needs a paint overhaul, crickets keep creeping under our front door (so bug spray AND some caulk for the holes), new power tools for the husby, plants for our back patio… the list goes on and on!!
Liz says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would spend a portion of that money on new wood blinds for our living room. Then maybe some paint or an air purifier like the one you listed above.
Laura M. says
GIMME THAT $500
We are completly updating our dining room and could totally use this gift card!
Sarah B says
GIMME THAT $500
hmmm so many options at Lowes!! i’m thinking a little refurb patio action!
Jen says
GIMME THAT $500 (please!)
We’ve been eyeing up under-the-sink water filtration systems, so we’d probably grab one of those. Also, we hope to remodel our 1/2 bath soon (just finished our full bath reno) so we could use it for flooring or a sink. Or we could use a new kitchen countertop/backsplash/sink/faucet. Or we could use it on new wood floors for our living/dining/office/bedroom. So many possibilities!
Lark says
GIMME THAT $500!!! A flagstone walkway sounds nice! Or maybe some new custom window treatments.
aurora says
GIMME THAT $500
we’d use it towards our Home Office/Nursery. Most likely moving the Home Office out of the nursery and giving the Baby’s room a well deserved Face Lift!!
Chris says
Gimme that 500!
I need to redo my bathroom.
Mimi says
Gimme that $500 for our kitchen renovations!
Nicole says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would use it on a bathroom remodel 50 years in the making.
Beth says
GIMME THAT $500!!
As newly weds we are constantly dreaming of when we move into our new house and can finally decorate it together!!! I’m thinking some great lighting, flora and a beautiful new front door! And a pet-door panel for our sliding glass door in back!
Jen says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Oh the possibilities….but we’d probably use it to get started on a basement bathroom project.
Houndymama says
GIMME THAT $500!
Cynthia says
GIMME THAT $500!
The money would definitely go towards fixing up the “loft” area of my home!
Leslie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!
I’d use it for a new kitchen floor and/or countertops!
Jessica says
Gimme that $500!! Our lovely green kitchen counter is laminate and about 20 years old. A new counter is on our wish list but we figured it was several years down the line…wining $500 would definitely move it up!
Jessi says
GIMME THAT $500
hardwood flooring, rug, paint, cabinet hardware, crown molding, wainscoting, ceiling fans, more, more, more, more!
Ty says
Gimme that $500.
I would use the money to paint my living room and hallway and install crown molding.
Lisa says
GIMME THAT $500!
I dunno what I would spend it on. Our guest bathroom is in sore need of a makeover, so that’s on the top of my list!
Nick W says
GIMME THAT $500.
It would be great for a small bathroom half bath reno. I’m thinking new toilet, pedestal, paint, and hardware.
Sean says
GIMME THAT $500
Next project would be replacing old doors and windows with new energy efficient ones.
AmyO says
GIMME THAT $500
There are so many tools I need!
Lauren says
GIMME THAT $500
our cute little 1950s house has an extremely un-cute bathroom that is completely covered in baby-pink-with-silver-flecks tiles. the previous owners decided to upgrade by painting the tile green…so we now have flaking green paint on pink tiles and it must go! we’d put this gift card towards tiles and supplies to diy a major makeover of the bathroom persuasion.
Abby B. says
GIMME THAT $500! :) We’re in the process of getting our house ready to be sold/put on the market, so that $500 would be put to good use! Paint, new mulch for our front flower bed, possibly some power tools to do some really heavy duty projects…I could go on and on. :)
Natalie says
GIMME THAT $500!
New carpet please! We are currently saving for new carpet for our bedrooms. We moved in in May and haven’t had the cash to buy the carpet. It’s rather disgusting actually. We have people who come over and say, “Oh that color isn’t bad.” (It’s a light brown). Then I show them what color it should be – light blue. Ewww and that’d after I steam cleaned it twice. Can’t wait to walk on new, clean, carept.
Paulette K. says
GIMME THAT $500! PAINT! My husband and I built our house over 4 years ago and we still have builder beige walls so this would definitely help with our house painting.
brenna says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!! I’ve been waiting to do my bath remodel and this would be a perfect way to start.
Miss Mouthy says
Gimmie that $500!!
I would love to paint and accessories our “long room,” living and formal dining, which we don’t need.
Lindsay says
GIMME THAT $500!
My boyfriend and I are currently in the middle of a major re-vamp of our first home. We’re building a garage (ok, well HE’S building it), completely gutting our kitchen and dining room, and I’ve already started priming/painting the office. We could DEFINITELY use $500!