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Home » 1905 Cottage » 6 Tips to make a DIY Cottage Fireplace and $ 100 Lowes Gift Card Giveaway

1905 Cottage, diy, giveaways, my home, tutorial · October 31, 2012

6 Tips to make a DIY Cottage Fireplace and $ 100 Lowes Gift Card Giveaway

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The little 1905 cottage I am working on it coming along. The drywall is all done and we are painting this week. For the last couple of Saturdays we have been working on the fireplace. I wanted a really classic cottage-y look with a planked wall. And I am so happy with the way it’s turning out. Here are 6 tips I have learned as we have created this Cottage Fireplace.

Plus, Lowe’s is giving away a $100 Lowes Gift Card to one of you at the end of the post so you can create something awesome at YOUR house!!

We used MDF for all of the detailing. Why MDF and not wood? MDF is very easy to sand and make smooth. It kicks up a lot of sawdust when you cut or route it, but it looks good.

(here’s a little progress collage — the before pictures, framed, new drywall and now with new tile and planked)

Fireplace top (above mantel)

We used 5 1/2 – inch MDF, cut into panels of appropriate length. We used a plain base molding and then used a rounded bit on the router to make both the top and bottom look the same. It sounds like a lot of work, but it’s not —  not much more than a couple of minutes per board. In other words, one of the edges was already round, and we just used the router to round the other edge to match.

Even though we’ve re-framed and drywalled this 1905 house, the walls are still not perfectly plumb, so we found that we had to compensate for that by not cutting all of the boards at once — we couldn’t cut more than a few boards at a time, then we’d need to re-measure. No matter how new your house is, this is a good idea.

To create the paneled look for the back, we used these MDF panels and just lined them up one on top of another. We used a level and started from the bottom. Why the bottom? Because we knew that we would be covering the top with crown molding.

We used a nail gun to pop each board into place.

To finish the trim, we used MDF boards on each side to finish the look and make the sides even with the mantel.

We had originally planned to just caulk the interior corners, which were about 45-degree bends. But that didn’t look finished enough for me, so we got some plastic inside corner molding, used the table saw to “rip” the interior edge off, and then put it in the corners. It was a great fit.

Fireplace bottom (below mantel)

Tile

Our building codes required 6 inches of non-combustible clearance around the fireplace opening — what a perfect opportunity for subway tile! I picked up a bunch of the smaller subway tile at Lowe’s.

I also used some metal edging (it’s professional grade stuff from Schluter) on the edge of the hearth and around the fireplace insert to give it a finished look and protect the edges. How did I find this? My tile expert recommended it (and he has a great tile-it-yourself video you can buy too!).

Underneath the hearth

Underneath the hearth I used the same MDF that I had used above the mantel, but instead I laid them side by side vertically. Since the floor in this old house is not totally straight, I had to cut them each individually. I used a lot of caulk at the top to smooth out the look.

While I haven’t done the base molding in the rest of the house yet (since I still have to stain the hardwood), I’m planning to use the taller molding — so I used a smaller piece in front of the fireplace and used my compound miter saw to cut 45-degree ends for now.

Between the hearth and the mantel

I wanted to try something simple on the sides of the fireplace, so I used the same MDF that I used for the hearth and cut pieces to build up each side even with the tile.

I had to do a lot of manual trimming to accommodate a wall that wasn’t perfectly straight, but by doing so it straightened the look a lot.

I then did simple molding frames using the same kind of MDF trim — but this time in the smallest size. I routed both sides of these to give it a uniformly rounded look, too, and used the compound miter saw.

Of course, all of this was attached with my handy nail gun.

Fireplace mantel

I could not find sheets of MDF that matched the exact thickness of the MDF molding I was using, so I instead bought the closest I could find — slightly smaller. We cut the top to size, using two pieces of MDF. To join the pieces, I used wood glue and screwed the seam in place with another (scrap) board overnight to hold it in place while it dried.

I cut another piece of MDF to fit underneath the mantel overhang (I cut the mantel to overhang a bit), and glued it in place, holding it together with clamps overnight.

I used my birthday router again to round the edges to match.

We slid the mantel into place after we’d finished the top and the bottom of the fireplace.

Caulking

Just one comment about caulking — not only does it make everything look better .. but in this case, I purposely did not caulk between the “panels” above or below the fireplace to give it a more cottage-y look.

Other thoughts

the primed MDF saves paint time later.

Don’t be in a rush to finish; it takes some time to get everything right, and it’s okay if you miscut something or mess up. We all do.

Don’t forget the spray grout sealer!

I’ll talk more about the fireplace insert I chose — and why — in another post

And now — the awesome Lowe’s folks are giving a $100 Lowes gift certificate to one of YOU — so you can tackle a project on your DIY list! Here’s how to enter:
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Join Lowe’s on Facebook for more great ideas and sign up for their FREE Creative Ideas Magazine with TONS of great IDY ideas and instructions!!

lowes creative

xoxo

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!!


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Comments

  1. Lara Radack says

    November 7, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    I tweeted! https://twitter.com/Mommy2kidsnc/status/266325028637900800

  2. Julie says

    November 7, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    how I could put much needed shelves in my garage

  3. Thomas Murphy says

    November 7, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I would like to do the Glowing Snowflake project from Lowe’s Creative Ideas

  4. Thomas Murphy says

    November 7, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I would use it to paint my bathroom

  5. Amanda Korty says

    November 7, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I followed loves and lowes on pinterest, and Jenifer hadfield. One thing that I think I would make is a kitchen set for my little girl, she loves to help mommy and daddy in the kitchen and that would be a great Christmas gift for her to wake up to on Christmas morning. I could see her playing with it every morning and all day long. I would also like to tackle building a mud room for right by the front door so we can hang our jackets and keys and put our shoes their too.

  6. Jessica A says

    November 7, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Lowe’s Creative Ideas-I love the sprucing up a patio with stone. That’s another project to add to our list-building a back patio/porch.

  7. Jessica A says

    November 7, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    I have sooo many projects I want to tackle….where do I even begin?? Living room, complete gut & remodel of our ONLY bathroom (that currently has no tub-only a shower), turning spare bedroom into a dressing room….the list goes on and on…

  8. Cory says

    November 7, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    I would redo my living room wall area.

  9. nrp1970Nicki says

    November 6, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    I have so many projects to do in my house it is not even funny. Would love a mantel over my fireplace in time for Christmas stockings!

  10. Amanda Sakovitz says

    November 6, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    We are redoing my bedroom and I would love to use this gift card for painting and a light fixture

  11. Elisa H says

    November 6, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    I would work on our redesigning our master bedroom!

  12. Becky Hinman says

    November 6, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    I would put it toward Christmas decorations for my daughter’s classroom!

  13. courtney b says

    November 6, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    i would use it to fix our bathroom!

  14. Diana Conway says

    November 6, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    I would put in a new bathroom floor

  15. amyorvin says

    November 5, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    On their website, I’d like to tackle how to Update a Dated Kitchen Ceiling

  16. amyorvin says

    November 5, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    I’d plant a rose garden.

  17. cnuland says

    November 5, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    I want to redecorate my daughter’s bedroom

  18. JJSCU says

    November 5, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    I need to start a veggie garden, and $100 would go a long ways!

  19. Mary Happymommy says

    November 5, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    I would repaint our bathrooms. I tweeted the giveaway.

  20. Lindsey says

    November 5, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    I could really use the help to organize our craft/junk room.

  21. Linda Jernigen says

    November 5, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    This is great as I was planning to add a fireplace in my living room! Thanks for the help!

  22. mandy says

    November 5, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    Actually, I miss my band saw ( sold it to move down here ) and I would put this towards a new one.

  23. Lara Radack says

    November 4, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    I tweeted! https://twitter.com/Mommy2kidsnc/status/265334292052332544

  24. Lyndee says

    November 4, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    The toilets in the new house we are buying.

  25. sharon says

    November 4, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    We are 3/4 finished putting in a DIY plywood floor in our kitchen/living room. $100 would let us finish the floor and the trim!

  26. Lara Radack says

    November 4, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I would love to make the fold away laundry rack!

  27. Lara Radack says

    November 4, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    We need to redo our front porch!!

  28. Lara Radack says

    November 4, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    I shared on Twitter. https://twitter.com/Mommy2kidsnc/status/265101049935839232

  29. Rena says

    November 4, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    I would use the gift card to make a new surround for our fireplace.

  30. stefaniegladden says

    November 3, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    I’m wanting to redo my bedroom!

  31. mary fanara coleman says

    November 3, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    I could use it for we are redoing our bathroom.

  32. laurajacobson says

    November 3, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Oh I love the Glowing Snowflake project! I would love to see you do that one! 🙂

  33. Amanda says

    November 3, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Hi Jen! Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway! Gosh, I don’t know where to start! I think I’d put it towards our guest bathroom. It’s VERY old and needs a fresh makeover. I’m thinking white subway tiles, a petestal sink, new shower doors…LOL…this would go towards that 🙂

    Hope you have a great weekend!

  34. LAMusing says

    November 3, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    Tweeted! https://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/264609342211366912

  35. LAMusing says

    November 3, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    I’d like patio floor paint – our patio floor looked stained and dirty even when it’s clean.

  36. Felicia says

    November 2, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Hands down I would love to put some shelving on both sides of my fire place!

  37. Elena says

    November 2, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    I would paint the living room

  38. Kim says

    November 2, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    We need a new baseboard heater in our living room and I would use it for that. Thanks for the giveaway.

  39. Caitlyn says

    November 2, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Replace a Bath Vanity!

  40. Nitra says

    November 2, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Build steps for the deck & porch

  41. sallie fitzpatrick says

    November 2, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I would tackle my bathroom faucets and shower heads!

  42. barb mathers says

    November 2, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    thanks, jen!!

  43. Michelle says

    November 2, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Pinned it!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/509329039077577783/

  44. Michelle says

    November 2, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    From Lowe’s Creative Ideas I would like to build the simple guitar hook. We have 4+ guitars at any given time & our little babes love to strum the strings. It would be a lot safer to have them off the ground stands and transfer them to the wall hooks

  45. Michelle says

    November 2, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    I would use the Lowes card to make a Ruler Growth Chart.

  46. Kelli says

    November 2, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    I would add Board and Batten to our “soon to be” living area.

  47. Katie Murray says

    November 2, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    I am redoing my Master and would use it for that.

  48. grace says

    November 2, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Thanks for this giveaway .. love the idea of making the “Fold-Away Laundry Room Drying Rack” 🙂

  49. Holly says

    November 2, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    We have been remodeling/renovating our house over the last year (while living in it) and I have a question about your r-tech foam. Does it have a radiant barrier? Is it your only insulation?

    I pinned your post: http://pinterest.com/pin/109493834661909460/

  50. Tammy says

    November 2, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Need new flooring in living room

  51. Denise Wilson says

    November 2, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    We’ve wanted to get chickens, so I’d be interested in the chicken coop project!

  52. Denise Wilson says

    November 2, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    We need to do some painting in our house. Plus, we want to put up some kind of tile backsplash in the kitchen.

  53. Kelly D says

    November 2, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    I would put up shelving in our garage.

  54. Billie says

    November 2, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    I would really love to try this drying rack – our floor model rack broke last week. I love the idea of folding it against the wall when not in use.http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/projects/Fold_Away_Laundry_Room_Drying_Rack_0211.aspx

  55. Kara says

    November 2, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    I love Lowe’s. My next DIY project is tiling the powder room floor.

  56. G.H. says

    November 2, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    I would redo the linoleum floor in my bathroom!

  57. stacy says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    I’d build raised beds for my garden.

  58. Linda Smith says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    I need to paint my laundry room and a cupboard that goes in it.

  59. Melissa Kelly says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    My kids bathroom could use a facelift, and I would put the $100 towards that.

  60. SalBug says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    My son’s bathroom needs some work.

  61. lyn says

    November 1, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Materials for my new raised garden beds

  62. Angela says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Build a headboard from Ana White’s plans!

  63. Christie Holmes says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Build a headboard for my spare room. It desperately needs it!

  64. Ashley R. says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    I would try making that wooden floor mat from their website.

  65. Ashley R. says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Well, I live in an apartment, so I can’t do a whole lot of home improvement. But I’d spend it on some wood for crafts and probably some herbs to create an indoor garden in the spring.

  66. Nancy Lewis says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    I’d love to paint the rooms in my house. They are all white and need some warm feelings!!

  67. Dreaming All Day says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Your giveaways are so amazing! Love it!

  68. Clpalmat says

    November 1, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    I want to fix my office up. It’s a catch all of everyones crap right now 🙁 This would be just the boost to tackle this job!

  69. Jennifer says

    November 1, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    I would use to tile the backsplash in my kitchen.

  70. Shelley D. says

    November 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    I would use it to improve my chicken coop.

  71. Julie says

    November 1, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    I need a new bathroom floor thkanks

  72. Mara Yager says

    November 1, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    http://pinterest.com/pin/141089400797745931/
    pinned it!!

  73. Mara Yager says

    November 1, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    I want to repaint my kitchen cupboards!

  74. Denise Beebe says

    November 1, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    I’m stuck in the middle of a kitchen redo. I’d definitely use the Lowe’s $100.00 gift card to help me finish. Everything I’ve used so far, from the paint, to the lighting, to the cabinets, I’ve already purchased from Lowe’s. I truly love that store. I’ve got my eye on a new gas stove there.

  75. Deb C says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I badly need to paint my woodwork so I would spend it on paint at Lowe’s.

  76. kim says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Need to finish up mouldings here.

  77. laurajacobson says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I would love to put in a new front door to my home! We get such drafts in and its very old and missing some decorative molding.

  78. vickie says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    we have a old house -always something to do so we visit Lowe’s frequently!

  79. Kari GIllette says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    This is impressive! Makes me want to paint my fireplace white…But I also want to make some changes in my kitchen…lots of house projects on my list!!

  80. Chris says

    November 1, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    We have a whole basement to finish…and I’d LOVE to add a fireplace upstairs. 🙂

  81. Jenna says

    November 1, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Great giveaway – this would help a lot in giving our kitchen cabinets a new facelift, thanks!

  82. Jennifer says

    November 1, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    Awesome giveaway!

  83. Robin says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    We are rebuilding our cabin. So many projects to do there!

  84. Stacey says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    We’re in the middle of redoing our mudroom. We could use new light fixtures.

  85. Carrie Pennington says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    I would update my bathroom light fixture!

  86. cwaltz says

    November 1, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    I would use the $100 gift card to finish the plank walls on our living room wall. I’d also use some of it for a backsplash area in my kitchen. Both are projects I’ve had on hold for a little while because of the holidays.

  87. April was in CT now CA says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    I would use it to help build a gardening bench!

  88. Prairie Scraps says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    I loved all the Lowe’s creaative ideas!

  89. Prairie Scraps says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    I would paint my coffee table and end tables first.

  90. Michelle says

    October 31, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    I would use it to make gifts.

  91. Jennie Bobbins says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    I’d like to make or buy some book shelves!

  92. Lisa Johnson Moon says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    I love Lowe’s and spend tons of time there! I’d love to update the lighting in our home and maybe a little tile work too, just to start!

  93. Anne says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    I want to put shelves in my kids’ room closet.

  94. wholesomewomanhood says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    We want to put a door leading from our office into the garage. This gift card would go a long way to helping us make it happen! 🙂

  95. Michelle Carter says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Finishing our basement or updating our main bathroom.

  96. Rachel says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    I want to paint my orangey oak kitchen cabinets this winter. A Lowe’s gift card would be awesome to use for paint!

  97. jengd says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I’d love to brighten up our foyer.

  98. TX JennyWren says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    I would finish our backyard patio of flagstone with small gravel in between the rocks.

  99. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    I have a built in I want to tackle!

  100. Allison C says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    I would like to finish my bathroom. It is primed, but needs paint, fixtures, and some tiling.

  101. Wonderfully Made Pursuits says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Painting and stenciling our side entrance. Or insulating our attic. Or..a list of other house things. : ) Thanks for the giveaway.

  102. Leo @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    I need to paint the fence around the cottage at the crossroads.

  103. Kelly @ Semi Homemade Mom says

    October 31, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    We would probably use it toward a new front door, desperately needed!

  104. Michaela says

    October 31, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I want to repaint!

  105. breanna sackrey says

    October 31, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    With a 100 dollar gift cert. I would build some entry way storage for our coats, shoes, and bags. I would also like to plant some fruit trees in the spring.

  106. BreannaS says

    October 31, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    I like the desk top terrarium. I think having one on my desk at work would be nice.

  107. Stephanie Lanphear says

    October 31, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    I would finish my kitchen remodel (at least part of it!)

  108. Angelique Hardeman says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Adore the planked wall!

  109. Kathy Moody says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    I really want to give my bathroom a makeover! I would love to win!!!! 🙂

  110. Kathy Moody says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    I would love to make the tinsel JOY wall decor. Thanks for the giveaway.

  111. Gayle Warner says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Great fireplace!

  112. amy Allen says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    I would love to try the industrial shelves. I’m in love with the industrial look but it always seems to be expensive so if the DIY turns out nice that would be awesum!

  113. Waco Bayless says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    The trim board around my door frames needs replaced

  114. Katryn says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I have spent the $100 gift card a thousand different ways already in my dreams 😉

  115. Erin Young says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    i would love to make some wall art with supplies from lowes 🙂

  116. JoEllen says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    I just got a fabulous free dresser that needs some tlc. This would be perfect to complete that project!

  117. Melissa K. says

    October 31, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    We’re going to either paint the kitchen or work on our mantle wall update. A gift card would help a lot with our skinny budget. The fireplace wall in your post is gorgeous! I may change direction on what I’d envisioned because of it!

  118. Julie says

    October 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Well – lots of projects…to use the Gift Card…I think paint and some wood for some board and batten in the family room!!! 🙂 I have a billion more projects to go to Lowes for though!!! 🙂

  119. Angel skelton says

    October 31, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks for the great contest! I shared this with my buds on FB!

  120. Colleen says

    October 31, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I actually JUST finished our wood planked fireplace over the weekend. We looked everywhere for the white Subway tile and couldn’t find it (our Lowes didn’t have it) and settled for a cream color tile similar to yours. But I digress….. 🙂

    I would use the $100 for paint and a great mirror I saw at Lowes for the planked wall above them mantle. It would finish it perfectly!

  121. Jennifer S says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    I’d love some new exterior lights on the house!

  122. Lynette says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Help with the cost of adding a room to our basement.

  123. Jessica P. says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Holy cow, we have so many projects to do! I’d probably put it towards finishing our basement bathroom!

  124. megan says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Stuff to redo our entryway

  125. Britni says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/hubbymademe/status/263724495578226688

  126. Deanna G. says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Organizing my garage.

  127. Lauren L. says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    we need to update our back hallway…plus I love lowes entertainment center idea!

  128. Sarah C. says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    I would use my Lowes gift card to update some lighting and build an office room that would also help open up our entry way. 1970’s house could use an update.

  129. jessica w says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    we just moved and it would be nice to get some of our things organized so i would need to buy those things

  130. Susan Hahaj says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Thanks so much! Happy Halloween to you! I’d use it to get myself a girl’s set of tools so I don’t have to search in the garage when I need an electric whatnot!

  131. Tricia F says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    I would use the gift card to help update my kitchen – it is still stuck in the late 70s.

  132. Shiori says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    I’m considering repainting my bath, this would give me the push I really need!

  133. jessica w says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    I would make the Fine Lines Wine Rack

  134. Marcy Dorman-Chandler says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Wish we had a fireplace! I am starting to redo things in our home so we can rent/sell it when we move to St. Louis!

  135. Debra C says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    I have several pieces of furniture that needs painting and my bathroom needs a makeover.

  136. Wanda says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    The fireplace looks great!

  137. candice wise says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    My husbands feet…not with a sandblaster:-) with the shoes that help stand for long periods that your selling on special right now

  138. Basia says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Sprucing up the master bedroom but money is tight and projects are many so it’s really slow going. Would love to make the cute bench on Lowe’s Creative Ideas for in front of the bed.

  139. JeanetteC says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    I shared on pinterest and twitter.

  140. Alex says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    I want to make a pallet ottoman table!

  141. JeanetteC says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    The serving tray…it’s easy, stylish, and versatile.

  142. KatieLap says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    I would love to be able to do a duct tape rose boquet! How awesome is that and how awesome is this giveaway! Just in time for fall projects – could definitely use this in my front flower bed, which is not awesome right now!

  143. Cassandra says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    We’re working on remodeling out kitchen and this would be great towards new floors!

  144. Tara Taylor says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Wow, you do amazing work. Thanks for the chance to win the $100 gift card. I think I would re-do my master bedroom if I won. Fingers crossed.

  145. kathleenvl says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Oh my, so much to do when you own a home. I think I would replace the ugly gold chandeliers with something more rustic.

  146. JeanetteC says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Paint the house or install a backsplash.

  147. Becca says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    I think I’d start…I mean finish my bathroom. Possibly the floors. Or the walls….

  148. Audrey Crisp says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    I would put a vessel sink in our bathroom!!

  149. Lauren Snedigar says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    I just acquired a scroll saw so I believe I would use my card to stock up on wood, paint and other knick knacks at lowes that could create lots of unique art for my house and others!

  150. Christine says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Shared on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AngelStitchBroderie

  151. gonyeo says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    my dining room turned craft room!

  152. Andrea says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    I would definitely update some lights around the house.

  153. laughingabi says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    The list is miles long. Start with the basement and if there’s any left work on the fireplace.

  154. Elaine Bowman says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    I am currently trying to do a Home Office/Craft Studio! I am just painting, but will be buying flooring and cabinetry…I could soooo use this right now!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

  155. Christine says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    I might use a gift card toward a fireplace mantel 🙂

  156. Christine says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    http://pinterest.com/pin/270216046363257343/ I’m loving the address sign

  157. Natalie G. says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    The fabric headboard- always wanted to make one!

  158. Shelley says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    I would use the card towards flooring for the family room.

  159. Shelley says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    I would ove to make the pumpkin pillars!

  160. Litsa Jackson says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    For shelves in basement…..

  161. Kimberly Deacon says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    I have been wanting to make new tables for my living room. I would use it to help pay for supplies.

  162. Christine says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Love this fireplace. I’ve always wanted to redo an older home <3

  163. Shannon says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    I ould use it towards some type of heat ours went out.Very cold today

  164. Sarah Marie Ewald says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    I’m in the middle of repainting a couple of rooms in my house, and that Lowe’s gift card sure would help out!!

  165. Thresia Smith says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I shared via Pinterest and twitter, would love to update my bathroom!

  166. Yanay says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    I would tackle our bedroom. It’s kinda plain and blah at this time.

  167. Susan Schrock says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Awesome tutorial. Our fireplace definitely needs some design help. I entered your contest and shared it on my facebook page. Thanks!

  168. Heidi says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    i would love to do this project (:

  169. swoodsonsays says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I’d pick out some new lighting for our bedroom!

  170. Kasey C. says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Probably give one of the rooms a boost with new paint.

  171. Reannah@ShapedbyGrace says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    I shared via twitter!! https://twitter.com/3shapedbygrace/status/263698217433186305

  172. Reannah@ShapedbyGrace says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    I would love to try the stenciled medicine cabinet project on their website!

  173. Mary Field says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    I would repaint my living room!

  174. Anna says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    I shared on my Ask Anna FB.

  175. Jill B says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    I would buy ceiling paint. I have two floors worth of ceilings that are in dire need.

  176. Anna says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    I shared on Twitter!

  177. Sarah Cash says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Thank you for this giveaway!!

    • Sarah Cash says

      October 31, 2012 at 11:43 AM

      We are buying a new (to us) house and there are lots of projects!!

  178. Reannah@ShapedbyGrace says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I would redo the tile on my fireplace too!!

  179. throuthehaze says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    I would paint my bedroom

  180. Hilary L says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    I would definitely use it towards lighting in the Master Bedroom! Thanks for the opportunity :0)

  181. Stephanie says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    I would do my faux beams I’ve been wanting to do 🙂

  182. Alyssa H says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    I would make a custom headboard for our bed!

  183. thriftykristy says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    I have so many DIY projects, we are in the middle of a DIY kitchen remodel so that would help tremendously!

  184. cera425 says

    October 31, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I want to put it towards an upholstered headboard I’ve been dying to make!

  185. Jillian says

    October 31, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I would put it towards a new grill for my husband.

  186. Cherie says

    October 31, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    paint for my living room or a new light for over the sink.

  187. Janet @ I HEART My Glue Gun says

    October 31, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Get pendant lighting for my kitchen!

    http://www.iheartmygluegun.com

  188. Sandra says

    October 31, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    I tweeted about this!

  189. Sandra says

    October 31, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I could definitely use for our new place!

  190. Elizabeth @ HobbyLobbyist says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I would use this for Christmas decor items.

  191. Elizabeth @ HobbyLobbyist says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Shared via FB!

  192. Nicole says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I would use it to finish a planked wall in my bedroom.

  193. jess44903 says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I’ll be giving this to my parents, because they will be redoing the bathroom. This will help them out a great deal, especially with the Holidays approaching!

  194. Nicole H. says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I like the duct tape roses!

  195. Larissa @ House on Harrison says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Now that the weather is nice here, our patio could use some attention. 🙂

  196. Andrea B. says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I have a backyard fire pit I would love to build.

  197. Nicole H. says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Our Fireplace mantel is in need of some love too!

  198. Julie says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    We are working on the flooring in our basement. That’s how we’d spend the gift card.

  199. megan says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    I would try and tackle a DIY farmhouse table!

  200. Stephanie says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Just found out I’m pregnant with our third baby…. but we never finished building he second one’s nursery! Oops! So yeah, that’s where we’ll be for the next 9 months. Burried in sawdust in the nursery.:-)

  201. tcarolinep says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I’d like Halloween Pumpkin Pillars project.

  202. Briana Richardson says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    My back porch needs a mini makeoever!

  203. tcarolinep says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Bathroom update.

  204. Julie says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I would do a backsplash in my kitchen!

  205. Daisy Hovey says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    I would repaint my daughter’s bedroom in dark tone colors!

  206. Destiny says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    I’d use $100 gift card to Lowes to get my bedroom finished. We just bought our ceiling paint to get started.

  207. Destiny says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I’d like to make the DIY Fabric Headboard

  208. kimbowest says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    my light fixtures need some lovin!

  209. Dianna L. says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    We’re redoing our fireplace too! I’d use the gift card for that!

  210. realcoake says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I think I would like to overhaul my laundry room. See if I could make it cuter and better organized. It is also the only room in my house that hasn’t been painted…it needs paint! Thanks for the giveaway.

  211. brie says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    i would work on a project for my daughter’s room!

  212. Megan Brown says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    I would like to try the headboard project on the lowes creative website! Also, I am sharing this giveaway on my blog! Thanks for the chance to win!

  213. asfarmerAndrea says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    The kids bathroom is in dire need of a major overhaul!

  214. Megan Brown says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    I would actually use it to help buy the fire brick needed to install our new wood stove going in this winter!

  215. Rebekah Stockton says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    I would use the money to start building up a supply of power tools.

  216. McKenzie Guymon says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Our washer just broke! We need to tackle that project!

  217. Carolyn says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Updating my bedroom!

  218. jocelyn says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I would want to tackle my basement… lots to do down there, but first up, ceiling replacement!

  219. Katy C. says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I shared the giveaway on facebook

  220. Katy C. says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    I would make the easel for my daughter:)

  221. Kari M. says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    I shared the giveaway on Pinterest

  222. Kari M. says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    I would love to paint my living room and finish the two bedrooms I started when I moved in almost 3 years ago!

  223. Kelly Riley says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    I love all of the garden improvements and decorating ideas. We are constantly working on our flower beds trying to make them look special and I saw a birdbath with succulants in it, which I liked because Im obsessed with using succulants!

  224. Shannon Macklam says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    I need to redo my fireplace!

  225. [email protected] says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    we’re doing our kitchen and the kids’ bedrooms over so we have a lot to use it for 🙂

  226. Michelle says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    I need to buy paint. My walls really need it!

  227. Rebecca says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    I need to spruce up my apartment pretty badly. This would definitely help!

  228. Sharlene Piscitelli says

    October 31, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    I need to replace some flooring in my home.

  229. Cara Heard says

    October 31, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    I’d like to buy wood to make a headboard like I saw on Pinterest.

  230. Leslie M says

    October 31, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Needed for master bedroom redo

  231. Becky U says

    October 31, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    We’re working on our bedroom so would use it for paint and rugs.

  232. Teresa Novak says

    October 31, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    I would use the $100 gift card to buy thing for the kitchen update I am planning.

  233. Allison says

    October 31, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    I would finish our bathroom redo.

  234. Eva Marie Scott says

    October 31, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Paint for my living room and some mums for the front porch

  235. Nicki says

    October 31, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    I am redoing my bathroom using only what I have on hand and would looove to have a gift card towards getting it done!

  236. Hannah H. says

    October 31, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    We need to finish our master bathroom, so I’d use the card to buy the paint and vanity lights & mirror!

  237. successweigh says

    October 31, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    My fireplace looks like a hot mess! Help me! 🙂

  238. successweigh says

    October 31, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    My fireplace is a hot mess! Help me! 🙂

  239. greatflowergirl says

    October 31, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    I need to update my bath,,

  240. sarah moske says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    I would love to make over my fireplace. It’s pretty 70’s looking….

  241. Christina says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    I love viewing remodels of anything.

  242. Kristen says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/randkmaddog/status/263588058086133760

  243. Kristen says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Love the Halloween mirror! What a fun way to jazz up a cheap mirror!

  244. Kristen says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    I’d use the $100 towards a compound miter saw..something we need for almost every project. Then we could stop borrowing my dads!

  245. Kim DeClaire says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    I would love to use this towards my master bedroom!

  246. Angie says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    I shared it on FB

  247. Angie says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    How cute is this!

    http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/projects/Make_Hanging_Glass_Lanterns.aspx

  248. Angie says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Our master bedroom, it’s a work in progress (as is most of the house LOL). we’re getting ready to build a bed and try to make our bedroom more of a retreat than an after thought.

  249. michelle riebeek says

    October 31, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/Art_Station_0810.aspx

  250. michelle riebeek says

    October 31, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    Finishing our basement

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