Load Up for Spring: Lowe's Helps Boost Your Tax Return

Load Up for Spring: Lowe's Helps Boost Your Tax Return

Special edition Lowe's gift card adds 10 percent to purchase for popular spring projects

MOORESVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- America's favorite furry forecaster just declared an early spring. If you want to be ahead of the game, get your tax return in the mail so that you can complete those projects you've been holding off for warmer weather. This year, Lowe's is giving you even more incentive to kick your projects into gear with a Tax Refund gift card.

Customers who purchase the Tax Refund card in Lowe's stores or on Lowes.combetween Feb. 8 and March 14 will receive 10 percent of the original card purchase amount added back to their card on March 18, 2011. That means if you put $1,000 on a Tax Refund card in February towards building a new deck, you'll see an additional $100 added to the remaining balance on your card on March 18- perfect for finishing touches or to use towards the patio set you've been eyeing. Tax Refund card purchase requirements are $500 minimum and $4,000 maximum, and just like any Lowe's gift card, they have no expiration and carry no fees.

It has been a long winter with major storms hitting all regions of the country. While you defrost from piles of snow and ice, we've gathered a list of some of the most popular home improvement projects and purchases for spring to help you overcome cabin fever and get your fix-it, build-it mind turning:

    --  Yard Work: Improved curb appeal goes a long way with first impressions.
        You'll be surprised how far you can stretch your refund in this area to
        achieve dramatic end results. Develop a simple game plan and invest time
        in mowing, weeding, and planting annuals and perennials. When the yard
        work is done, you need a place to relax and enjoy the fruits of your
        labor, so be sure to set enough money aside for one of Lowe's new
        allen+roth patio sets or a Master Forge grill.
    --  Build a Deck and Add Fencing: Get ready for spring and outdoor living by
        updating an existing deck or building a new one. To cut back on the
        hassle of continuous deck maintenance, check out new composite and PVC
        decking options that are easy to clean and maintain. If your pup is
        eager to run outside again after a long winter of cold paws, erect a new
        fence around your yard for the lazy dog days that lie ahead. Lowe's
        carries a wide variety of stylish, affordable options for fencing.
    --  Interior Paint: Paint reigns as the number one do-it-yourself project
        because of its ability to dramatically transform the look and feel of a
        space. Begin by painting an accent wall in a bold hue with Valspar
        Signature Colors with Hi-DEF paint technology, which provides maximum
        coverage and extreme durability, saving the DIYer time and money. Add
        fun and creativity to a space with IdeaPaint White Board Paint to create
        a unique message board in a kitchen or playroom.
    --  New Appliances: Update old energy-pit appliances with newest ENERGY STAR
        (R) models that are more energy efficient and offer a wide selection of
        features to fit your storage capacity, buying frequency, and lifestyle
        needs.
    --  Kitchens: Refresh your kitchen cabinets and countertops, and maybe add a
        new faucet and hardware to give the hub of your home a bright new look.
    --  Bathroom Projects: Change out that vanity, faucet, showerhead, or even
        install a new toilet. Lowe's has how-to expertise and the right products
        for you to do the job yourself, or we can do it for you. And, don't
        forget decorative accents with big impact: knobs, mirrors, and lighting.

So keep an eye out for your tax refund and then head to your local Lowe's to purchase your Tax Refund gift card. Consider this gift card our toast to spring.

About Lowe's

With fiscal year 2009 sales of $47.2 billion, Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a FORTUNE(R) 50 company that serves approximately 15 million customers a week at more than 1,725 home improvement stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's is the second-largest home improvement retailer in the world. For more information, visit Lowes.com.


    Source: Lowe's Companies, Inc.