***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.
Shannon R. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!
Well, there are several projects we want to work on but one major project is finishing our master bathroom shower. We also want to work on our front yard a lot and start putting in plants, trees, etc.
Kari - Foreclosure 2 Fabulous says
GIMME THAT $500!! My husband and I recently purchased a foreclosed home that we are living in and renovating at the same time. Our bathrooms are very small (house built in 1959) and we need a vanity with a depth of less than 19 inches. Right now my bathroom is pink with pink tile and we can’t redo that until we can afford a new vanity! $500 = rockin’ new modern vanity for a small bath.
Chelsea says
GIMME THAT $500! I have many, many repairs to make and that would more than cover the necessary materials.
Kimberly says
GIMME THAT $500!
Me and my husband are expecting our first baby this November and it’s a girl. I haven’t started the nursery, this would be perfect.
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500 PLEASE!!! Don’t know where we’d spend the dough, but as recent new homeowners, I’m sure we’ll come up with something….Happy Blogiversary!
Vanessa L says
GIMME THAT $500
As new homeowners, there are few rooms that we DON’T want to change in some way or another. But on the top of the list are the backyard landscaping and painting the at least 6 rooms. Thanks!
Lindsay says
gimme that $500!!!!
well, our basement just flooded in georgia…. so new carpet????
Cindy says
GIMME THAT $500
Love your blog- is a must read every day. so clever!
Jessica W. says
GIMME THAT $500
We need new lights over our island…
Delayn says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Oh I could apply that to a new stove. One where ALL of the burners work! I get giddy at the thought of it four burners that work consistently, no going dead halfway through the meal!
Laura Parr says
GIMME THAT $500!
Ian Sherr says
GIMME THAT $500!
Christine V says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I have several things I would use it for! 1st would be a storm door for the front door, then some wood to build a shelf for our sons sports trophies and pictures to go up along (12″ below) the celing … and a Kitchen faucet!!
Vicky says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use a bit of it now to update my 5 dollar coffee table (new legs, drawer pulls, and paint!) that I snagged on craigslist…then use the rest to utowards updates around the house!
Bud Parr says
GIMME THAT $500
Sarah S says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d either use it to finish off the 2nd half of my bathroom remodel, or get a jump start on a kitchen overhaul! Or possibly a grill… so many possibilities!
Arielle says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’ve been reonvating our house for the past few months, so I have a whole list of things we could use that money for! Floor grates, doorstops, paint, faucets, or starting on the garage addition!
Joanne Parr says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Kristin says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We could finally start on that landscaping makeover… or get a new fridge b/c ours gets warm every month. That maybe would take priority. lol
Johnna says
Gimme that $500!
I want to fix our fence! We have a fun kid friendly back yard but our fence is HORRIBLE and it is not in our budget! Love your blog!
Carrie L. says
Gimme that $500!!
We are currently in the middle of a kitchen makeover. This is our first home and we are slowly making it our own. I can’t tell you enough how much that gift card would help us. Lets see, we need paint, tile, hardware, counter tops…
The list goes on and on!
Thanks for such a great opportunity!
Kristin EM says
Gimme that $500! i would love to paint my whole interior. i’m dreaming of something other than this grungy looking white.
steph anne says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would love to spend it on things we need to upgrade with our new house. New ceiling fans, shelves for the bathroom. We’ve always dreamed of building our own dining table so we’d definitely spend the money on supplies we need to build our dream table for years to come!
Gail Faulkner says
GIMME THAT $500.00. We would use the money on our 1/2 done kitchen…flooring is a big must! What fun it I were to win!!!! Congrats on your successful blog.
Chuck says
GIMME THAT $500!
I started a landscaping project this summer and would love to finish up!
Diana Frazier says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We have been wanting to re-finish our hardwood floors and this could be just the push we need.
Lindsey says
Gimme that $500!!
My husband and I just bought a house and we are still in desperate need of decorating. We also need a lawn mower and fixtures for the bathroom and door knobs!
Kristina Walton says
GIMME THAT $500
OMG, this is so amazing, right?! What does one do with $500? I would upgrade my washer/dryer situtation in a heartbeat.
They have been with me for … wait for it … 10 MOVES. And more than once, have taken a beating. Including the time I was in college when my brand new neighbors said they could haul the washer up three flights of stairs and it took a tumble down after one case. Needless to say, they’ve seen their days and front-loaders would be such a dream come true!!!
LOVE you guys • LOVE the site • LOVE this prize!
;) Kristina
Rachel says
Gimme that $500!!! Please? We have slowly been updating (very cheaply) an old farmhouse and Lowe’s is one of our frequently shopped at places. I would use the $500 to work on the bathroom or the upstairs! Thanks!!! Keeping my fingers crossed that I win! Not to be a negative thinker or anything, but you get so many comments this is like playing the lottery or something! Ha!
Kurt says
GIMME THAT $500
We recently purchased a house built in 1913 that can use some fixing.
Krista W. says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use the $500 gift card to replace the AWESOMELY (is that a word) painted carpet in my oldest (she’s 7) daughter’s room that was lovingly crafted by her younger brother and sister (3 & 5). They took oil based paint from her art set Christmas present (OPENED ALL THE TUBES) and then painted their hands and feet and pressed them in the carpet! They loved it…but my husband almost had a heart attack!!!! Oh, and we had only lived in this house 6 months when it happened!!! Nothing like starting out with a BANG! :) But now it has been 6 months and I thinki it is time to pony up the dough…or win it!!!…and replace her carpet!
Happy Anniversary!!
Krista W.
Zach says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’ve been trying to convince my wife to convert our walk-up attic into a man-zone. With an extra $500 we might be one step closer!
Caroline Rogers says
Gimme that $500!!!!
I would use it for new flooring in the kitchen.
Thanks
Jenni says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Terri says
Gimme that $500!!!!
We need a new bathroom! We need new tile and a sink and shower and that gift card could get us there a little quicker. If you saw our bathroom, you would just give the darn card to us.
neena says
gimme that $500!
we’d spend it on light fixtures and a ceiling fan. we’re in the middle of a renovation. a new room addition and a new bathroom! our little 3/1 house is becoming a 3/2!
MissCottageApt says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!
I live in a one bedroom apartment, so let’s discuss all the things I could do with $500!!!!!!!!!!! From paint to paint current furniture, drop cloths to fashion some ultra-relaxed curtains for every room, rugs for every space… AND I can finally tackle the headboard project I’ve been wanting to take on! Oooooh…. and I could use some patio furniture for my tiny deck and I bet that’s on sale right now. HOLIDAYS!?! I love the holidays and I bet I could pick up all the supplies for my holiday gift projects!
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you, YHL-ers. You’re AWESOME!
Oksana says
Gimme that $500
We bought an old split level that needs remodeling and work in EVERYTHING.
Melissa says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I dont even know where to start… a table saw? We could tackle the built-ins we’ve been wanting to install.
Sarah G says
Gimme that $500!
Gah, that is a good giveaway!! I would buy some new wood floors for my den which has grungy carpet! And some paint! Or a chandelier for the dining room! :) Whee!
Tressa says
GIMME THAT $500 (please)!
Bathroom renovation, definitely!
Virginia says
Wow, gimme that $500! What an exciting giveaway. We would definitely use it to spruce up the nursery for our little one that’s on the way! :)
Melissa in WI says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d spend it on a new fridge! I could get water in the door and everything! :-)
Beth Fuston says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We would love to add hardwood to our living room!!!
Jessie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would use the money to tackle several of my renovation ideas: hardware for the kitchen, frames for the bathroom mirrors, outdoor flooring for the porch, new shevling for the 1/2 bathroom!
Amanda Soon-To-Be-T says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Holy crap! New tools!! My fiancee’s power tools are a pile of freebie, hand-me-down, garage sale, not quite accurate, pains in the tuckus. Nice shiny new power tools for FREE would make our day!
Sergio L. says
Gimme that $500!
There is so much that we need for our first home. Right now we are working on the kitchen. My wife would be forever grateful.
Thanks!
Allison says
Gimme that $500 pretty pretty please!!! We just bought our first house and it needs lotsssssssss of TLC!! refinishing all the floors (a nice dark stain just like yours), crown moulding, new doorknobs, new everything!!! ahh! soo overwhelming!!! thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks!!!
Stephanie says
Gimme that $500!!
I have too many things I could put on that list!!
Kate Brown says
GIMME THAT $500!!