***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***
To celebrate our two-year blogiversary, we held one of our biggest giveaways yet: a $500 Lowe’s gift card. We wanted to mark the occasion with a prize that could help someone tackle a meaningful home project, upgrade a room, or simply treat themselves to useful tools and supplies.
When we began searching for the perfect anniversary prize, we never imagined we’d be able to offer something this generous. A $500 card at Lowe’s opens up a lot of possibilities—paint and lighting to refresh a room, power tools for DIY projects, flooring, holiday decorations, or even a major appliance like a dishwasher if you combine it with savings or a sale.
If you’re trying to picture how to spend five hundred dollars at Lowe’s, here are some ideas that we considered and that many readers typically choose for similar prizes:
- Air purifier: With colder weather on the way and homes sealed up for the season, an air purifier with a HEPA filter can help keep indoor air fresh and reduce allergens.
- Lawn mower: A reliable mower can make yard work faster and more pleasant. Lowe’s online Mower Selector tool can help narrow down options that fit within a $500 budget.
- Bathroom updates: If you’re planning a bathroom refresh, $500 can cover a stylish vessel sink, new fixtures, or accent tiles to give the space a fresh, modern look.
- Outdoor lighting and organization: Path lighting for the yard or upgraded garage shelving systems are practical improvements that add convenience and curb appeal.
We kept our own wishlist short, but the truth is this gift card could be used in so many ways—small upgrades, everyday essentials, or a larger purchase combined with seasonal sales. The goal was to give someone the flexibility to choose what matters most for their home.
Here are the original contest details for context:
- PRIZE: A $500 Lowe’s gift card.
- TO ENTER: Comment on the post with the phrase “GIMME THAT $500.”
- BONUS QUESTION: Tell us what project you might spend the prize on. This helps paint a picture of how the prize would be used, though the winner was chosen at random and not based on the answer.
- CONTEST CLOSES: Thursday, September 24th at 8pm EST.
- WINNER: One winner selected at random.
- PRIZE SHIPS: Anywhere in the USA. (Readers in Canada could participate by using a friend or family member in the U.S. as a shipping address.)
- RULES: One entry per email address. The winner was selected using a randomized process and announced on the scheduled date.
We love running giveaways because they give back to our readers and celebrate milestones alongside this community. A big thank you to everyone who entered, shared ideas, and imagined what they would do with a $500 boost for their home projects. Whether you’re dreaming about a complete mini-renovation or a handful of practical upgrades, prizes like this are meant to inspire action and make a real difference.
If you’re curious about our giveaway process or want to see answers to common questions, check our Giveaway FAQs on the blog. We include details about eligibility, how winners are selected, and how prizes are distributed so readers know what to expect when they enter.
Images used in the original announcement were courtesy of Lowe’s. Thanks to Lowe’s for helping make this blogiversary giveaway possible and to everyone who participated and supported our site over the past two years.