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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: April Tools

| By John Petersik | April 1, 2013 | 7,817 Comments

Fab Freebie: April Tools

***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***

Well the lucky April fool, er, person who’s getting the $500 gift card to the home improvement store of their choosing  – all thanks to Hometalk! – is… Rebecca (who says she and her husband really need a router table to change out some non-functional kitchen cabinets). Congrats!

Nope, this isn’t a joke. Someone somewhere in the world is gonna win $500 this week, and it’s all thanks to Hometalk. It’s a free community where DIYers and pros can exchange projects and advice, which makes it a great spot to discover new ideas (everything from major remodels to easy cleaning tips pop up). The photo-centric boards make browsing for inspiration a breeze and connecting with the creator is just as easy. And since Hometalk is all about helping you tackle our next project, they want to give you the right tools – which is why they’re serving up a $500 gift card to your favorite home improvement store (be it Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears or something else). Not a bad way to ring in April, right?

 HomeTalk Giveaway

  • PRIZE: A $500 gift card to the home improvement store of your choice, courtesy of Hometalk
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “TOOL ME” and tell us…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … what tool you’ve been wanting lately and what project you’re hoping it will help you tackle. Have you had your eye on a certain saw to make your next building project easier? Do you desperately need a sewing machine for some pillow making? Or are you waiting on that nail gun to update some trim in your house?
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: This giveaway is available worldwide!
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, April 3rd or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
  • ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!

Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Hometalk.

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  1. Carrie G. says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:53 am

    Tool me!
    Would LOVE a wheel-barrow type attachment to our ride on lawn mower!

    Reply
  2. Ashley says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:53 am

    TOOL ME! I would LOVE a nail gun and the Kreg trim thing you got for crown moulding! I would also like a paint sprayer (lots of wood trim in my house!).

    Reply
  3. Libby says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:53 am

    TOOL ME!

    Reply
  4. jodanders says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:54 am

    TOOL ME….I would love a table saw–something that I can use to do about anything:)

    Reply
  5. Corne says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:54 am

    TOOL ME! After seeing your pantry all decked out I really, really want the Kreg Crown Pro. Instead of a bird I’ll put a crown on everything.

    Reply
  6. Kathleen W says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Tool Me! I would love a table saw… and painting tools to tackle the whole house!

    Reply
  7. Debbie Flowers says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:54 am

    TOOL ME! A table saw is on the wish list…my husband has a list of projects and all of a sudden he needs a new tool!!!

    Reply
  8. Robin says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Tool me! We need a tool to help remove cemented tile!

    Reply
  9. Laura says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:54 am

    TOOL ME! It may seem small, but what I REALLY want is the Kreg Crown-Pro. There are a variety of other tools I need, but that is the main new one I need for my next project.

    Reply
  10. Traci C says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Tool Me!
    With all the projects lately that John has used his Kreg Jig for, I think I’d take one of those please! And the kit to do the crown moldings!

    Reply
  11. Kati Howell says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:54 am

    TOOL ME!

    We want a table saw!

    Reply
  12. Ana says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Tool me! Kreg Jig, please!

    Reply
  13. Joseph says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Tool Me! I’d love to have one of those Benchtop Belt and Disc Sanders. It would really help with the smaller projects that I do to be able to maneuver the item I’m working on instead of the sander.

    Reply
  14. Jen D 511 says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:55 am

    TOOL ME! I need anything to get my kitchen remodel started. Anything!

    Reply
  15. Stephanie says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:55 am

    TOOL ME! A nail gun, we have lots of trim to redo.

    Reply
  16. Liz says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:55 am

    TOOL ME! I’d love to get a Kreg Crown Pro to help with putting crown molding on our kitchen cabinets and family room bookcases.

    Reply
  17. Molly B says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:55 am

    “TOOL ME” I would love a nail gun – lots of home projects to use it on!

    Reply
  18. Alli says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:56 am

    TOOL ME a new power drill to really get the renovations started in my first house!

    Reply
  19. Marcela says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Tool Me! Need to do various reno work on our house.

    Reply
  20. Ronna says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:56 am

    I need another palm sander for refinishing furniture. TOOL ME please!!!

    Reply
  21. Susan says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Tool me!
    I would love a rechargeable screwdriver and I know my hubby could use a router or something sawsy for his workshop in our new house!

    Reply
  22. Anna says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Tool me! We’re looking to get a nail gun so we can try what you did in your hallway!

    Reply
  23. Laura says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:57 am

    TOOL ME! Would love a nail gun. Husband bought a compressor for a differnt tool, now I want a nail gun to go with it. Lots of projects in mind.

    Reply
  24. Mary says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:57 am

    TOOL ME!

    Reply
  25. Liz says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:57 am

    TOOL ME!

    I’ve been desperately searching for a miter saw — even saw one for $50 on craigslist, but it was sold a few minutes before I went to pick it up :(

    Reply
  26. Beth says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:58 am

    Tool me! A sander an/or a spray painter. I have a dining room table and a dresser in each of my sons’ rooms that I have been wanting to refinish/paint!

    Reply
  27. Ashley R says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:58 am

    Tool Me! I want a jig for building furniture:)

    Reply
  28. Tricia says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:58 am

    TOOL ME!
    A paint sprayer for painting… everything!

    Reply
  29. Tracy G says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:58 am

    TOOL ME! Nail Gun for Mantel

    Reply
  30. Christina says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:58 am

    TOOL ME! My purchase list includes a miter saw, wood (to frame two bathroom mirrors), paint & gardening stuff(Mulch & plants).

    Reply
  31. Lyndsey Martin says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:59 am

    TOOL ME!

    A drill, and a skill saw … we are still trying to get the basics for home DIY-ing. :-)

    Reply
  32. Emily says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:59 am

    TOOL ME! They make tools that help you make more time in the day…right? I want one of those ;)

    Reply
  33. Emily says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:59 am

    TOOL ME! I’m thinking a palm or mini sander is next on the list. I’d like to refinish my dining room table. And then maybe my desk.

    Reply
  34. Lissete says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:59 am

    TOOL ME!

    I’ve been wanting the Kreg Jig for a long while! Maybe this is my chance? :)

    Reply
  35. Tracy G says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    TOOL ME! Nail Gun for mantel the living room. Would love it!

    Reply
  36. Kimberly says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I really want a table saw.

    Reply
  37. Vicki K says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    TOOL Me! Would love a sander to get get started on refinishing a dresser!

    Reply
  38. Julie W says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    TOOL ME

    tile cutter. installing a tile backsplash in kitchen.

    Reply
  39. Jackie says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    TOOL ME! We need a new table saw since the one we have doesnt work with our outlets! LOLL

    Reply
  40. Kristy Robb says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    TOOL ME! My husband and I would love a Compound Miter Saw and a new nail gun. We would like to add crown molding to our kitchen too! We are also trying to finish up the board and batten on our kitchen walls and unfortunately our nail gun broke recently!

    Reply
  41. Gina says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Tool me too!!!

    Reply
  42. haverwench says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    TOOL ME! (once, shame on you?)

    What I would really like is a proper chipper/shredder to replace our tiny $30 Craigslist model, which is literally falling to pieces. After using a dozen bags of mulch to put in new plantings last weekend, I now dream of being able to make unlimited free mulch from the leaves that we snatch off the curb in the fall and the branches that pile up in the yard every time we remove a shrub.

    Reply
  43. Katie says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Tool Me! We’d love a new dishwasher!!

    Reply
  44. Nina says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I will need a few new tools, we plan to tackle some board and batten in the next few months and we will finally have a garage to store them in, yay!!!

    Reply
  45. Carrie says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Tool me! A nail gun for some much needed trim work.

    Reply
  46. Jen H says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Tool me! A kreg jig sounds pretty sweet….

    Reply
  47. Connie says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    Tool me! I want an air powered staple gun to do some reupholsterying.

    Reply
  48. Becca Pack says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    Tool Me!! We are moving in about a month so who knows the endless amount of reno that will need to be done…first order of business i say would be paint

    Reply
  49. Jennifer says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a power washer…bought a house with a pool and want to keep the decking pretty!!

    Reply
  50. Kathy Hartzell says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    TOOL ME I want a fein-like tool to do a 1″ tile hearth re-do.

    Reply
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