***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.
Paul says
GIMME THAT $500
I want to use the money to remodel our guest bathroom. Granite countertop, glass bowl sink, tile backsplash…the works!
Nicole says
GIMME THAT $500!
(And happy Blogiversary!)
My hubster and I are buying our first house, closing in 6 weeks, and we are full of project ideas! Kitchen reno, bathroom tile, painting, appliances… full of ideas but not full of money! This gift card would make a very nice housewarming present :-)
Leah Godfredson says
“GIMME THAT $500? so that I can afford to buy the paint to finish the table and 6 chairs that I started six weeks ago. Oh, and HAPPY TWO YEARS, you two!
Patrick says
GIMME THAT $500!
Erin I. says
GIMME THAT $500!
All of our 13 year old appliances seem to be giving up at the same time :( This would be a boost to the fridge budget!
Amanda June says
GIMME THAT $500!
And I promise to forward along some awesome before and afters!
Melissa says
GIMME THAT $500
Fixing my bathroom, tile work is in despair need of repair and exhaust fan in the bathroom!
Meredith says
“GIMME THAT $500?
We live in a small space in NYC, so we’d probably send it on organization/shelving, etc. Wow that would be awesome!
Jimmy D says
GIMME THAT $500!
Restoring a 1900 farmhouse in West Virginia. Take your pick of the projects – floors, siding, ceilings, windows, painting, porch boards, and on and on…
Christa says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Momma needs new bath fixtures and under-cabinet lighting for the kitchen!!!
Thanks!
Christa
Shanda S. says
GIMME THAT $500!
We also bought an older home with a tiny little, closed in kitchen. I would love to make it over into a lighter and brighter space.
Laura says
GIMME THAT $500…please!
Crown molding for my bedroom to start with. Actually, I’m at Lowes about every other day, so the $500 would be used up quickly even without a specific project.
Alicia says
GIMME THAT $500!! I would LOVE a dishwasher for my boyfriend’s condo!
AJ says
GIMME THAT $500
There is so much that COULD be done with this! Possibly some plants to add to the non-existant landscaping at our house!
Pat says
Gimme that $500.00!! So I can get rid of the CARPET in my bathrooms!!!
Heather says
GIMME THAT $500! I would put it to good use for a new washer/dryer and I’m always on the hunt for my new favorite color of paint.
Jill says
GIMME THAT $500!
Since our two dogs have effectively ruined all the carpet in our house, it would be great to use it to start putting down hardwood flooring!
Amy C says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I have some painting projects on the horizon, my husband really wants an edger, and some of these brass light figures have got to go!!
Simpson says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We’d put up a privacy fence in the back yard.
Loren says
GIMME THAT $500
we’ve got a deck. i’d love to buy some patio furniture for it.
Adrien says
GIMME THAT $500! (please!)
The very first thing I’d buy is a new light fixture for the dining room because the $7 contractor jobby we currently have is hurting my feelings. Then I’d spend the rest in the kitchen – a new counter top or new flooring. Whee!
ruthanne says
GIMME THAT $500
new fridge, new stove, new counter tops, new sinks, new lots of stuff!!
Meredith says
GIMME THAT $500!
While I could think of a million things we need at Lowe’s, I think our yard would benefit the most! We desperately need pavers, mulch, leaf blower, trimmers, plants, you name it!
Cora says
“GIMME THAT $500? A new stone pathway!
Deb says
GIMME THAT $500! We have a bathroom in the basement that is about $800 from being finished. This would get us started! wOOt! Congrats on 2 years.
abriana says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d use it for Christmas/birthday/anniversary presents for my hubby for the next 2 years!! :)
Kristina says
GIMME THAT $500
We would redo our powder room and replace the ugly chandeliers in the foyer and dining room.
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!
Donita says
“GIMME THAT $500”
WOW I could use that money for every room in our house. I would love to have new closet doors, new tile, an A/C…..the list would go on forever, not enough space to type it all here. ;-)
Cambry says
GIMME THAT $500!! I would definitely go for the really nice grill. Backyard BBQs 2010 here we come.
marika says
Gimme that $500!! Getting ready to begin a bathroom makeover, and that would sure help – flooring, sink, toilet, paint. Oh my!
Erin B. says
Gimme That $500
I could use the money to do a mini-makeover for our kitchen. We need some new lighting and a new backsplash!
kathy wilson says
Gimme that $500!!! So many projects…I would definitely say wood laminate flooring for our great room. We’ve already installed it in the kids study room/playroom and plan on continuing once we save up the $$$.
Erin P. says
Gimme that $500!
Landscaping…the lot behind our house just got cleared out. Need some privacy hedges STAT!
Sheila E. says
GIMME THAT $500!! please :) It would be put toward a much needed kitchen redo.
Shawn says
GIMME THAT $500. we’d use it for painting the townhouse we just moved into. and some lighting in our bedroom.
Penny says
Gimme that $500?
If you saw our master bathroom, there would be no doubt in your mind how much we could use the $500 gift card!!
Melissa Bender says
Gimme that 500! I’d love to redo my guestbathroom!!
Elly says
GIMME THAT $500
Love the give away! Happy Blogiversary! I would love for my 3 sisters and I to be able to help our parents work on the aesthetics of their beach house. Perhaps with some new colorful shutters!
Grace says
Gimme that $500!! I’d put it to good use toward our master bath renovation. :)
Jasmine says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Complete our kitchen re-do
Complete our bathroom re-do
AND!!! finish our daughters room!
500 sure can come in hand right now!
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500! New refrigerator!
Kendra says
GIMME THAT $500!!
paint supplies for painting my kitchen cabinets
framing to go around bathroom mirror
large area rugs
Adrian says
GIMME THAT $500!
We would use it for landscaping!
Betty Holland says
GIMME THAT $500 please random.org generator pick me pick me! I will use this to get more Roundup and bark to control the huge unpaved second drive way we do not even use! This portion of our front yard is such high maintainence with our lower State of California employee incomes! Also, my daughters would love their rooms painted so I would get 2-3 gallons of paint in their choice (with mom’s approval)! Thanks for the excitement in my dull Monday, Young House Love!!
Lindsey says
GIMME THAT $500 PLEASE!!!
We can’t wait to get a new front door and make our front porch fabulous! We just bought a house last month and there are endless projects on the horizon!
Daniel Olson says
GIMME THE $500!
My wife & I want to the paint bathroom and fix our closets.
Toni says
Gimme that $500! Pretty please! We need new baseboards and crown molding!
Lauren says
GIVE ME THAT $500!!!!
We are trying to remodel our bathroom… and pretty much are whole house. This could come in handy.
Anna says
“GIMME THAT $500” so we can FINALLY replace the terrible carpet with some gleaming hardwood floors!!