***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.
Chris says
Gimme that $500!!!
kristen says
GIMME that $500! I would finally finish our kitchen remodel by doing the countertops! thanks for the chance to win, and to spark some home improvement lovliness!
Rose says
Gimme that $500!
Woo-hoo!
This would be the perfect prize/gift/declaration of ‘my’ house love right now, as I’m trying to make over my living room and still have things to do in the kitchen that I worked on last year! Oh, and the bathrooms, I need some things for those… Let’s just say I could really use a Lowe’s gift card right now.
(Love that Young House Love! Cheeers!)
M. Edwards says
GIMME THAT $500
I recently found your blog and love all of your ideas! My husband and I are slowly but surely improving our first home after having 2 children in 2 years. I just quit my job to stay at home with my boys and LOVE it! BUT…adjusting to finding cheaper ways to improve our home. That $500 sure would help! :) Inspired by your blog!
kate says
GIMME THAT $500! our cream/beige refrigerator has GOT to go! happy 2 years!
Ashley W says
Gimme that $500!
I’m currently renting a place, so no big changes for me. But I’d love to tackle some DIY furniture projects!
Y’all are awesome! Thanks for the two years … and looking forward to many more!
Lucy says
“GIMME THAT $500? Any DIY projects that we can bring with us when we move out of our apartment and into our first house!
James Miles says
GIMME THAT $500!
Items for the garden we want to expand–more rail road ties for the raised bed and compost. Maybe even the pipes for to create an underground irrigation system instead of stringing a hose across our yard.
ceedeedee says
We’re desperate to cover the 1960’s beige linoleum in our dining room, and rip out the carpet in the kitchen … “GIMME THAT $500?
Teresa says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are planning to redecorate our great room/dining room. We would use it to paint this huge room and buy all the supplies that it would take. Also, I am dying for a new chandelier for the dining room, so I would take a look at those there too.
Danielle "oh could I do some" Damage says
“GIMME that $500!” please.
Honestly, I started asking for home improvement gift cards for Christmas. All the relatives thought I meant for my husband, but alas I’m the one salivating at the thought of paint, sheetrock, and cabinet redos. He likes the outside, so we’ll have to flip a coin over remodeling the bathroom or landscaping the backyard. Thank you for all your great ideas and tutorials!
Happy 2!
Dawn says
GIMME THAT $500
Now that I’ve blogged my way to a clean house I would use the money to paint and remodel my living room.
Catherine says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use the money for the Idylis air purifier!
Jamie Swartsel says
GIMME that $500!
The projects that we could do are endless!!! We just bought our first home this summer, so pretty much every room needs a little love. We would definitely use it for paint, and maybe some things to spruce up our master bath!
Matt in the RIC says
GIMME that $500
Andrea Price says
“Gimme that $500!”
My dryer gave up about three months ago. Been loving the clothesline, but winter is fast approaching, so it would be nice to have another option.
Lindsey Lyons says
Gimme that $500!!!
We are going to buy a new house soon and I know we could find a million ways to spend that $500!
Keith says
Gimme that $500!!! I will use it for all the projects my wife wants me to do.
Tamika says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Power Tools, Power Tools, Power Tools!!!!!!
Christy Kane says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use the money to freshen up our kitchen with new paint on the cabinets and walls, new faucet fixtures and hardware.
Amy says
GIMME that $500.
My husband and I just bought a house, as in we are closing in a few weeks, so you can only imagine the list of things that we would use the $500 for, but our first big project is going to be painting the master bedroom and bath followed by repairing the doggy door for our little furry fella Albe!!
Congrats on 2 years!
Amy Knight
Sherri says
GIMME THAT $500!…Please! :)
We’ve got SO MANY fixer uppers to do, we’d probably mix it up a bit and do a little bit of everything.
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500!
We would put that money toward upgrading something in the home we’re planning to build!
Meaghan says
GIMME THAT $500!
And I would give it to my husband to use for new tools, mainly a new mower!
Becca S. says
GIMME THAT $500! My husband and I are closing on our first house on Thursday (wouldn’t it be great if we found out we won the contest on the same day?!), so the possibilities for the money is endless! We could use it to paint, decorate, furnish…and the list goes on! : )
Abby says
GIMME THAT $500!
I want to take advantage of the late season patio furniture sales!
Kate says
GIMME that $500!
Love your blog! My boyfriend and I recently purchased our first house and I’ve gotten some great ideas from you! We would love to put the money towards a water purification system and lawn seed. Anything to make a teacher’s salary stretch a little further…
Heather says
GIMME THAT $500! I would install outdoor solar lighting if I won.
Tiff says
GIMME THAT $500!
I want to start my kitchen remodel please
Nick says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are In the middle of renevating the upstairs of our new home.
Sheree says
We’d definitely get a new grill. No more burning the steaks! Maybe even a smoker. Thanks for doing this! Even if I don’t win, I got to dream a little, eh?
Judson says
We would replace our kitchen floor. Cork would rock! GIMME THAT $500.
Audria says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would spend it on lighting fixtures in my new house (it sure is dark in here)!
Kariane says
Gimme that $500! Gimme, gimmie, gimme! Please!
By the, congrats on two years; wow.
amyks says
GIMME THAT $500…we are in the process of a huge house renovation…I could spend that $500 on paint, rugs, outdoor plants, outdoor furniture, wood to build a potting table, and the list goes on and on…so please random number generator pick me!!!!
tina says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use this for new curtains in the living room, a new faucet for the bathroom and paint…2 little boys are rough on paint and our walls need to be redone.
(I hope this isn’t a duplicate! I tried before and didn’t see mine so trying again)
Lindsay says
GIMME THAT $500!
We would replace our 10 year old, stained carpet!
Joelle says
Gimme that 500 smackers! With a new house, where wouldn’t we use that money? Oh, I know…maybe shades so our neighbors can’t see in!
Kristen J. says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use the money for a painting project!
Erika and Blake says
Gimme that $500!!!
My little home could use some serious TLC in the area of curb appeal. I would raid their garden center for a variety of native plants, stone pavers, and retaining wall supplies.
Matt says
GIMME THAT $500 I would get my backyard rockin’ with some patio furniture, a grill, and maybe some plants for my wife!
Julianne Bragg says
Gimme that $500!
It would be used on a new back door!
Kristyna Acerno says
GIMME THAT $500
We just bought a house so there could be a ton of projects to start, but I think I’d put it towards our den/office.
Robin Mau says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would buy a new medicine cabinet for our bathroom and start landscaping our backyard!
Thirkellgirl says
GIMME THAT $500! I need a dishwasher and a new piece of countertop. Really! The year we bought our house (1948 vintage) we spent so much at Lowes we got a Christmas card signed by the window-millwork guys. Honest.
Theresa says
“Gimme that $500!”
Which aisle should I start with – new moulding to complete the family room project, update the brass chandelier in the dining room, paint the kids’ bedrooms, wainscoting for the guest bath, landscape the front yard,etc.,etc.?
Beth says
GIMME THAT $500!
Might build a treehouse in the back yard!! For our two adorable kids – won’t you think of the children?
Kay says
GIMME THAT $500! wow!
Sara says
We have our own business that wants to grow, and a new house that comes complete without a bathroom vent! That stack o’bills could come in handy to de-stink the second most intimate room in our new little house!
Meri Handley says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We are the definition of do-it-yourself. We currently are residing 1 section of our old, crusty house – which has included ripping off the existing rotten deck, replacing aluminum windows, replacing the unpractical french doors that served as the front door, re-landscaping the entire front entry hence the reason we will only be getting 1 section done this fall. Then we move to the inside…..kitchen tile black splash to complete, trim work to install and paint, wood stove to replace…… and on and on and on and on:)