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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.
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! I just bought a new house, so I’m already spending way over $500. I’d start with some ceiling fans, then move to other lighting fixture needs, and if there is any left-over, I’d get a weed-eater. Please gimme that gift card!!!!!!!!!
Lauren says
GIMME THAT $500
I desperately need it to purchase a new vanity and sink for my bathroom! We bought a short-sale house which we have been working on ever since we purchased it 8 months ago! The bathroom sink is a horrible eyesore!
Judi B says
Gimme that $500.
Let’s carpet, no kitchen flooring, no kitchen countertops, maybe toward a stackable washer dryer or a weed trimmer? So many things on our home repair/redo list I’m not sure where to start.
melissa says
GIMME THAT $500
I would definately get hardwood or laminate floors, no question!!!
Jess Good says
GIMME THAT $500
I would spend that money on some lounge chairs for our back porch, or some annuals come spring, or a new shelving system for linen closet, or finishing up our living room remodel…or a combination of all of them :)
Krissy says
GIMME THAT $500!
rip up the carpet in my bedroom and do wood floors or stained concrete!
Jamila says
GIMME THAT $500!
My 4 roomates and i just moved into a beat up old church in Dallas that was built in 1927 and recently converted into a home. we have LOTS of projects to do – namely plant a large veggie garden, create a seperate area of the yard for our beagle Shiner, repaint most of the rooms, grab some carpeting to cover the bare cement floors, fix our dryer, and so much more!!
I love your blog and have been reading it since the beginning! You guys are SO MUCH FUN!!
Katherine V says
GIMME THAT $500
We are in the process of redoing our den & kitchen and I still need a new stove and hood. That’s where I would spend the money! Woo Hooooo!!!! GIMME THAT $500
Leigh Ann H says
GIMME THAT $500!
It’s a little late for our bathroom redo (that we’re finishing at the moment), but we could definitely use it for a new ‘frig or towards finishing our basement.
Shannon Karsies says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I am a do-it-yourselfer and could use any extra money I can get. Love your site!
jon says
GIMME THAT $500
My wife wants me to enter for new flooring for our living room. Our dogs have done a number on our carpets!
Mike says
GIMME THAT $500!
Whatever girlfriend wants! :)
Julia says
GIMME THAT $500
We would use it to start on our basement project. We want to finish part of the basement for the future family to have a space to play in, plus a great space for paperwork and crafting!
nicole walden says
GIMME THAT $500
Gazebo + modern furniture for patio!!
Laura K says
Gimme that $500 (pretty please) so we can repaint the dining room, buy materials for cornice boxes, and purchase a round area rug to go with our new table and chairs!
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500!
I think the previous owners of our new home painted all the rooms while wearing blindfolds. There’s paint in places where you’d least expect it, and no paint in places where it should be. We’d invest the money in new paint and give the entire interior of our home a new, more finished look!
Nancy says
“GIMME THAT $500!” Logically I need a snowblower, but I can think of all the fun home improvement projects I’d like even more!
Mike says
GIMME THAT $500!!
new lights in the place! They can make or break the look!
Robyn says
GIMME THAT $500
I want to spruce up our master bath!
Sarah says
Gimme that $500 so that I can replace the horrible gold toned 1980’s hardware in my bathroom! Not to mention the 1,000 other projects that I could tackle with $500 :-)
Amelia says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
We’d use it to make lots of cosmetic changes to our apartment to make it feel like we actually owned a home!
Stacey says
GIMME THAT $500
We are currently building a home and I can’t even begin to list what spend it on. If I had to choose just one thing, it would probably be for a big rug for our living room.
Melissa says
Gimme that $500
I would redo master or kids bathroom.
Kim from Milwaukee says
GIMME THAT $500!! PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE!
I have so many projects I’d use this on, but the primary one would be to refinish my cast iron tub. Not sure if Lowe’s does that, but it’s always possible!
Your blog ROCKS!!!
Marla says
Gimme that $550! Would love to spend it on the built-ins surrounding the fireplace!
Marin says
GIMME THAT $500! Happy 2nd Anniversary! The last project we have is our full bath (1970s needs to meet 21st Century)we’d definitely use this on that room.
Colleen says
GIMME THAT $500!
My husband and I have been slowly fixing up our 60 year old love shack. The pipes in our basement started dripping this week when we take long showers.. I was told I CANT TAKE A LONG SHOWER ANYMORE! Gimme that money to fix our drippy bathroom! pretty please!
Caroline Wilson says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it for a marble tile for my kitchen backsplash and new lighting for my kitchen.
Megan says
GIMME THAT $500
My new husband and I just bought our first home (which hasn’t been updated since it was built in 1983) and we’re so excited to start renovating! We’ve got projects left and right that could use $500 from Lowe’s!
Laurajane says
GiMME THAT $500
Gotta replace our kitchen, the $500 sure would help us out!
Happy Blogiversary, btw!
Deidre says
Gimmie that $500
I could really use it to finish up my basement.
Sarah Gerkhardt says
GIMME THAT $500!!! My husband and I are going to start searching for our first home this December. It is going to be a definite starter/fixer upper so we will definitely have a ton of projects to do. And I already have so many ideas from your remodels/mood boards :)
Tiffany says
Gimme that $500! We’re starting to look into buying a house and I would save it for a project when we finally move in!
MaryKate says
Gimme that $500!!!
Lowes is our home away from home. We always have a project in progress at our house! Our next project is to spiffy up our family room, and some major landscaping!
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’re getting ready to redo our kitchen. We spent over $600 redoing plumbing that the last owners didn’t do and didn’t disclose, so now we have to save up to replace the counters that are coming apart, the faucet that they broke and the sink that is starting to get rusty. If we won a $500 gift card, we could even fix the crooked flooring that’s causing the tiles to crack!
Colette W says
GIMME THAT $500
We are redoing our only bathroom and I am sure this could help us get that spa feeling we are after!!!!
Julie Wolfe says
Gimme that $500!!!
This would help with a tile project and new fixtures for our guest bathroom.
Jane R says
Gimme that $500!! My husband finally agreed to turn our downstairs playroom into the main family room, but before he will he wants to replace the carpeting…whenever we save up the money. That $500 would go a long way towards helping us reach that goal!
Wendy in Seattle says
Gimme that $500!
Would buy shelving to organize my garage!
Krys says
Please GIMME THAT $500 :)
We’d replace the smelly, broken garbage disposal we now run with a drill when needed. Then finish updating the rest of the house to get ready to sell – paint galore. Any left..save for hardwood floors in a new house!
Lindsay says
GIMME THAT $500 !!!!
We would use it to replace our hideous late 80’s florescent kitchen lighting !!
Ashley says
GIMME THAT $500
This would be spent on a bathroom renovation! The bathroom is torn out and is need of some new fixtures, tile, countertops, etc!
Traci says
GIMME THAT $500
!!!!!
This would help remodel our bathroom, or for new window treatments….yay!!!
Chandra says
GIMME THAT $500
We could finally finish changing all of our electrical switches to paddle switches … add some landscaping to the backyard … oh, wait, Christmas is coming … we sure could use some holiday decor … and the list goes on and on!
Shea says
I would LOVE to build a corner cabinet for my TV!
Catherine says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’m in the middle of decorating our first baby’s room, so the number of things I could get at Lowe’s is infinite!
Leslie says
Gimme that $500!!!
I would love to use it on landscaping!!!
Meghan says
Gimmie that $500!
My husband and I just finished our kitchen remodel and we’re scoping out the backyard next. We’d spend the gift card on materials for a privacy fence, outdoor bar and seating.
Sarah says
GIMMIE THAT $500
I am buying my first place, a bit of a fixer-upper and was just looking at sinks to remodel the bathroom with!
Elisabeth says
GIMME THAT $500.
We would put it towards a new refrigerator.