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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.
Sandra D. says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’re set to close on our 1st home on 10/23 and there is much that needs to be done to make it ours. New flooring, paint, updating the bathrooms, etc.
Jaklyn A. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Our new place is begging for LOTS of paint, many a lighting fixture and hardware for all the doors. Phew!
Kendra M. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! I would buy lots of paint. I have 14 rooms and only 1 is painted. I am dying of boredom. Help!
Vicki M says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would buy wood to put a nicer railing on our staircase. It’s pretty much the only thing in the house that isn’t done. Or I might go for concrete to put in our walkway to the house, or I might let my husband pick something :) He always has a wish list a mile long.
Bridget says
Gimme that $500!! I would use it for anything and everything in our new house!
kelly says
pleeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaase, gimme that $500!! we are in the midst of many projects! new floors, new countertops, new appliances…we hit our budget without getting to the landscaping, so we would be building retaining walls and buying plants for our baby backyard, with maybe some left over for new window treatments upstairs!
Lisa says
GIMME THAT $500
AFter the flooding Atlanta has had today, I’d buy sand bags!
Molly says
GIMME THAT $500! we could easily redo our half bath with this money!
Karin says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d buy some trees for my yard among so many little things.
Lori says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are moving into a new house in 2 weeks, and I’m using so many ideas that I got from your site! In fact, I’m modeling my living room on yours – it’s going to be awesome!
My husband is doing a lot of the painting, so I’m making him read your posts & watch your videos before he starts.
It goes without saying that $500 would buy a lot of Glidden’s Sand White!
Tania says
“GIMME THAT $500”
Goodness, my husband and I have so many projects that we’d like to do. We want to fix and paint the exterior of our house, or fix our sidewalk, or lay laminate floors inside, or build a new shed in the backyard. There is so much to do with our first home!!
michelle says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Curtain rods, new vanity for powder room, window treatments for the family room…. and the list goes on!
Chad says
Gimme that $500.00! A few things to fix up the yard would be great. I am sure that my wife could think of several more ways to spend the money.
Alison Martin says
GIMME THAT $500. My awesome sis is about to close on her first house and we need the dinero to paint, paint and paint.
Jared says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d spend it on increasing our curb appeal!
Karolina says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We need to replace the original single-pane windows before the winter nor-easters come our way in Massachusetts!
Danielle M says
GIMME THAT $500! :) Please!! We would probably use it on work on the master bathroom or the basement. Both of them are projects that we would love to get started on soon.
Michelle says
GIMME that $500.00
I would put the money towards a new washer/dryer. This would kick start our laundry room project.
Thanks
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!! Please! :)
My husband and I would use the $500 to buy a air compressor/nail gun and start putting up new baseboard in all the rooms in our house. We just bought our first place, and when we took off all the original baseboards so we could refinish the hard wood floors, we realized they were all rotten and broken…ick. So we are currently baseboardless.
Shari says
GIMME THAT $500
I could use the Lowes card,
Spruce up the yard,
It wouldn’t be hard,
I’d give my project all my regard,
Since I’m a DIY’er diehard.
(And NOT a member of the Bard!!)
Andrea G. says
GIMME THAT $500! We’d finish weatherproofing our home for the winter. We’d even have enough left for a fire pit to warm those cool fall nights.
Nancy H says
GIMME THAT $500!! It would help us get started on flooring for our kitchen, or countertops, or a sink, or faucet, or paint or…….the list goes on….lots of projects to do!
Abbey says
Gimme that $500. Tools for the yard.
Amanda W says
GIMME THAT 500! (please)
We have a 25 year old bathroom that needs a major facelift!
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500!!! Happy Blogiversary :0) We just moved into our first (old) home this week…and by old I mean 165+ yrs. :0P I’d love to give our wonderful home a little sparkle and tlc with the gift card!
kristy says
GIMME THAT $500!
We moved into our 1st house this past weekend (yay!!!!) and the list of things to do keeps getting longer and longer and longer….. $500 would sure help :)
BETHANY JOY says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I would use it for 2 new ceiling fans (ours are outdated, brass, dusty things) or a new, more efficient refrigerator… Ours came with our house, is an off brand with just wire shelves (no drawers!!!) and must be at least 15 years old.
carla says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! I would LOVE to add a back splash in my kitchen and paint almost every room in my house!
ULowery says
“GIMME THAT $500!” I so would want to spend it to get the new Frigidaire convection oven that Kelly Ripa is advertising. A friend has it and loves it. Of course that would compete with new flooring for our stairs and upstairs hallway or our vanity/sink area off our master bathroom. Too many options or projects on the “to do” list.
Happy Blogiversary!
Julie says
GIMME THAT $500!
The options are endless! The $500 would be awesome!
Bill B. says
GIMME THAT $500 ! I want to redo the kitchen backsplash and countertops!
Suzette says
GIMME THAT $500!!! Please! Where wouldn’t I use it? We are still in the middle of a kitchen remodel and would love to finish the job with a new floor. I would like to repaint the foyer grey and put up a tin ceiling and add touches of lime for accent. The carpeting upstairs needs replaced and I could go on and on!
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500. I have so many things I need to do. First up, basement window repairs!
Katie says
GIMME THAT 500 smackers!! The hubs is building us a new garage. That would put a nice dent in the cost.
Sarah says
Gimme that $500!!!
Probably paint & yard stuff. Really what couldn’t I spend it on! :)
Holly says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it for gutters and insulation
Steph C. says
Gimme that $500! A bathroom that is in need of a serious remodel!
Cathy says
GIMME THAT $500
Foundation plantings to replace the 40 year old overgrown, mean-looking yews! Thanks!
April in CT says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Where would I start!? We rent right now, but I’d start with painting the kitchen, then I’d get a new fancy humidifier with a huge tank capacity for the dry winter air, probably an assortment of spray paint for projects and I love some of their home decor items so there is always that.. I could keep going, but you get the idea. A little of everything!
Rebecca says
GIMME THAT $500.00!!
Oh my goodness. This is fabulous. Let’s see…any and all things that would feed my organizing addiction. I am a sucker for bins!! You know, the fun and colorful canvas ones. Magazines…I love magazines. Paint, lighting, possibly a snow blower since we live in Michigan and have never owned one. Yes, we shovel 100+ inches of snow every winter. (Just think of all the calories we are burning!)
Oh, the possibilities are endless in a place like Lowe’s.
Happy Blogiversary! I am so glad I found you guys!
Jomie says
GIMME THAT $500! New dining room light fixture for me, power tools for the hubs.
Mrs. Howard says
GIMME THAT $500 because we need to build a deck on the front of our house to cover our ugly old non-working cistern! No one likes to walk on a concrete box with a giant circular hole to get into their house :-(
Elizabeth H. says
GIMME, GIMME, GIMME THAT $500!!!
Where do I begin??? Oh, silly me, I’d head directly to the paint department to pick out a creamy white to repaint the kitchen cabinets and replace all the icky hardware!
Happy Anniversary!!
casey says
GIMME THAT $500!!
It will go towards a new flat screen for the bedroom.
Briel K. says
Gimme that $500!
If I won I’d probably buy something for my parents house. They could use a new dishwasher!
Lacey says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use it to do some updating in my kitchen.
Crystal says
Gimme that $500!
I would finish the basement we started but haven’t completed.
Dani says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I think it might come in handy…my refrigerator doesn’t seem to be cooling today, so either parts or a new fridge might be in the works!
Lori Prescott says
Gimme That $500!
Iam so ready to redo my kitchen! Paint, new cabinet hardware
I could spend every dime!
lauren g.s. says
GIMME THAT $500!
major patio installation!