***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.
Kfetter says
GIMME THAT $500!
It will allow us to start crossing off the never ending rehab list!
Amanda says
gimme that $500!!!! My hubby and I bought our first house and are slowly turning it around. I would love to rip out the carpeting that covers 100% of our house and redo the hardwood floors underneath!
Benjamin says
GIMME THAT $500 to finish our master bedroom!!!
Elizabeth says
Gimme that $500! How will we use it…let me count the ways.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Master Bedroom
Backyard
Grace says
This just made my day..and I did not even win it yet.
Gimme that $500 =)
We are in need of a patio arbor..so hopefully if I win – use the gcard towards the supplies.
Good Luck everyone!
Delayn says
“GIMME THAT $500”
I could finally finish converting my garage into an art studio
June says
GIMME THAT $500………. I need a new rug…………a new grill…………so many needs.
Phoe says
GIMME THAT $500!
:blinks fetchingly:
Please?
:)
Hm…on what would I spend it? Well, once I find my house, on all sorts of things, I’d imagine! My brother is house hunting, so maybe I’d get him something for his house. You know, good house karma and all that.
In the meantime, I <3 your blog!
Lori says
Gimme that $500. Please, I would use it to update my basement family room, aka, my hubby’s man cave.
Nathan says
Gimme that $500! ooh, well, I might buy myself a framing nail gun, and I’m pretty sure that would take all $500. Dang…
stephanie s says
Gimme that $500.
Redecorating!!
Keith says
GIMME That $500!
Need to spruce up our backyard…vegetable garden, grill, hammock you name it.
Laura W says
Gimme that $500!
I’m currently working on building some sewing-room storage…and $500 would go a loooooong way in that roon!
Kelsey says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
Painting would be on my agenda! This chalky builder’s paint has got to go after 3 years!
Amber M says
GIMME THAT $500
We’ve been wanting to do some painting and chair rail so we would probalby spend it on that.
Jill says
GIMME THAT $500. What would I buy? What would I NOT buy?!?!!?
Jen says
GIMME THAT $500 (please, oh please!)
we’d like to do a fun project and get a not-so-fun project taken care of– maybe freshen up our home with a great coat of paint (woohoo!) along with updating some of the electrical needs (blah…)
thanks! jen.
DC Hammond says
Gimme that $500….its the only way my wife will let me buy a new grill!
Kristy says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d spend it on replacing my living room carpet and hardwood floors that were ruined by mold. All ripped out and have been living on concrete for the past month or so. As lovely as it is, I’m ready for real flooring!
julie says
“GIMME THAT $500?
maybe crown molding, better known as royal bread around here right??
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500!
lisa says
GIMME THAT $500 please!!!
Our huge attic is screaming for a master suite makeover!
Mike at The Big Stick says
GIMME THAT $500!
Please?
Amy says
GIMME THAT $500
My husband and I have been in our first house as still-kinda-newlyweds (1 year!) for a month, and are DYING to do something about our awful pink bathroom!
michael nichols says
GIMMIE THAT $500
We would spend the money on remodeling our Kitchen or re-doing the bedroom closets.
Carrie St. Germain says
GIMME THAT $500!
My mother is starting a whole-house refresh, and that gift card would certainly help her make it happen!!
Jill says
GIMME THAT $500! We are redecorating our bedroom and need paint and curtains.
Kelly H. says
GIMME THAT $500! I’d spend it on enough shrubs in the backyard to keep the dogs in and the neighbors out!
suzanne says
GIMME THAT $500
omg i love lowes. i could live there.
Shannon Leigh says
GIMME THAT $500
Please, please, please! Where do I even start? Most likely the bathroom! Believe it or not, our bathroom is very similar to yours and the tub is leaking–there are only so many times you can caulk it! We are hoping to remodel it soon, but would LOVE a Lowe’s giftcard!! Awesome, awesome, awesome giveaway! We seriously live at Lowe’s. Good thing there is one only 6 minutes from our house!
Lori says
“GIMME THAT $500!!!”
Oh $500 from Lowe’s, how much I would love you. Let me count the zillion ways I would happily spend you…
Leslie says
GIMME THAT $500!
We want to build a pergola over our patio SOOOOO bad!
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d spend it on replacing every single brass ceiling fan in my home as well as buying new flooring for my kitchen to replace the forest green and black vinyl “tile” from the previous owners.
Karen says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Carly Bean says
GIMME THAT $500!!
What wouldn’t I use it on…but perhaps getting various organization systems for our office and laundry room.
Dave says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Ola Kabazzi says
GIMME THAT $500!
We need an upright or chest freezer in our house!!!
Stacey says
Gimme That $500!!!
Sliding door for our dining room!
Tonya says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I would love to put that money toward a new washer and dryer set…I am pregnant with baby #3 and DREAM about a front-loading washer and dryer!!!
Andrea says
GIMME THAT $500! We are making an offer on our FIRST home tomorrow and we could use this gift card – because the house doesn’t have a kitchen!
David says
“GIMME THAT $500?
JoJo says
Gimme that $500!!!
Jason Huff says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would take you up on that lawnmower offer!
Karen says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Suzanne says
GIMME THAT $500!!
i have so many things I could use that for…we got almost done with our kitchen reno before we ran out of money. that could buy me some new cabinet doors, door pulls AND last but not least a garbage disposal!
Jonah Kabazzi says
GIMME THAT $500!
Would love to re-do the backyard!
Dave says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Gregory says
“GIMME THAT $500”
New deck, Tankless Water Heater, Lawn Mower, redo bathroom, gas stove, new tools, etc etc etc.
Jessica Morris says
GIMME THAT $500!!
You guys are awesome! We so badly need to redo our office/living room!! New paint, trim, rug, window treatments….the list goes on and on.
Thanks!!
Jessica
Aimee says
GIMME THAT $500 !!!!!!!!!!!
Just bought my first place and hoping to start a gut renovation on my full bath….Lowes gift card sure would come in handy!!! :-)
Congrats on your 2 year anniversary! Just came across your blog about a week ago and have read virtually every DIY post you have – thanks for all the inspiration and “how to” tips!