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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. Ashley says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    TOOL ME! Even though nail guns scare me, I think we could really use one right now!

    Reply
  2. Sandra says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    Tool me! I’d like a wood burning kit for my fella!

    Reply
  3. Sara Fonacier says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    TOOL ME!

    How about a wet saw so that I can get some subway tile hung in the kitchen!

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    Tool Me!! A circular saw for my husband!

    Reply
  5. Bethany says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Tool ME!!!! I would love to get a table saw that can handle large pieces of wood. It’s Spring and I want to build an outdoor table!

    Reply
  6. leanne14 says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    Tool Me! I need a sewing machine..

    Reply
  7. Erica S says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    TOOL ME. We have been wanting a table saw for a while.

    Reply
  8. Erin says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    TOOL ME!!! Buying a house….hard wood floors, painting cabinets, repairing trim, painting every square inch, etc, etc…..Will need tool

    Reply
  9. Fiona says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    Tool Me! My husband has every tool imaginable, but we always need paint supplies…

    Reply
  10. Jessica says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    Tool Me!! I want one of those Kreg tools you use so much, but I’m not sure what project I would do first. Too many on the list :)

    Reply
  11. Katie Kimsey says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    TOOL ME! I’ve really been wanting some painting supplies, so that I can finally start painting our new house. Contractors beige is killing me!!

    Reply
  12. Soooz says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    TOOL ME!!!

    We are about to start a bathroom reno… I can’t even decide what tool I need most, pretty much all of them!

    Reply
  13. Charlie K says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    TOOL ME

    Reply
  14. Jen says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I’ve wanted a nail gun for forever and could really use one to rehang the crown molding in our hallway. We could also use an extension ladder for some upcoming exterior painting.

    Reply
  15. Jennifer C. says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    TOOL ME! I can’t think of any tools off the top of my head, but if I ask my husband, he probably has a list!!! ha!

    Reply
  16. Marissa says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Tool me! I would really love a sewing machine and a pair of pliers!!

    Reply
  17. Kaitie says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’d love a taller stepladder to make painting this place (11 foot ceilings, yo) a bit easier.

    Reply
  18. Angie says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Tool me!

    Basic power tools for me. All of ’em. Nail gun, drill, skill saw; I’ll take ’em all.

    Reply
  19. Tanja Raith says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Tool Me!! In need of lots of tools!!

    Reply
  20. Sarah says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Tool me!

    We are in desperate need of a tiller. Not a wimpy one, but one that can help us conquer a large re-seeding project.

    Reply
  21. Leon says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    TOOL ME, I need a bunch of things, chop saw, band saw, weed whacker, hedge trimmers. Most of my work inside is done, but I do have some finish work I would like to do like building an entertainment center custom for me TV/Fireplace and installing the backsplash in our kitchen (wet saw). Also need the lawn equipment to spruce up my outdoors! We did an extensive renovation to the house after we bought it using my father-in-laws tools, so it would be nice to buy my own!

    Reply
  22. tami says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    TOOL ME!
    we need some paint! i know that isnt a tool, but we really need to work on our bathroom. it needs paint, a new vanity mirror, new shelves, and some tiles replaced!

    Reply
  23. Linda says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Tool me! I need tools tools tools of any kind!

    Reply
  24. Jenny says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Tool Me! My husband has a laundry list of new tools he wants as he is getting ready to build our kids’ new playset in the yard. However, I’m not handy enough to know what they all are!

    Reply
  25. Rachel says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Tool me! I would love to put hard wood floors in our living room! Also, glad to hear about hometalk! I am sure that will be a helpful site to us!!

    Reply
  26. Stefanie says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I could use some motivation and some double-stick tape to finish my frame wall. :-)

    Reply
  27. Debora says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Tool me! I could really use a pressure-washer! We installed hardy board on the outside of our house, and a pressure washer makes for an easy clean -up!

    Reply
  28. Julie says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    TOOL ME

    I desperately want a Silhouette!

    Reply
  29. Laura P says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Tool me! I’d be happy with just about any tool since my husband and I are new to home ownership.

    Reply
  30. Lynne says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    TOOL ME! Finish the mud room please, it’s been 3 years!

    Reply
  31. Alanna says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    TOOL ME! I want a mitre saw for some trim work!

    Reply
  32. GingerMae says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    TOOL ME! We are about to start building our backyard pizza oven, so this would really help cover part of the expense!

    Reply
  33. Thomas says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    TOOL ME

    Need to build a kitchen cupboard to match other cabinets.
    Looking to get a table saw to do the job right!

    Take care. ;o)

    Reply
  34. Juliana says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Tool me!
    I need to finish my home office!

    Reply
  35. Kerby says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    TOOL ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I would love to get a nail gun to prompt the hubby to do some board and batten in our spare bedroom!

    Reply
  36. Emily says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    Tool me! I don’t even know what tools we need… I’ll have to ask my husband what he wants when I win! :)

    Reply
  37. Clare R says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    Tool me! A sewing machine would be lovely.

    Reply
  38. April was in CT now CA says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    Tool me!!

    I’d love a new palm sander so I can refinish my dining table.

    Reply
  39. Robyn G says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    Tool Me! I would live a nail gun!

    Reply
  40. Evie says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    TOOL ME

    I would like a serger with automatic threading.

    Reply
  41. Jasmine says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Tool Me! My master bath could use some spit and polish…

    Reply
  42. Kate says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    TOOL ME! We’re updating some of the spaces in our cellar (craft room!) and need help with the flooring.

    Reply
  43. Alanna says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    TOOL ME! A mitre saw for trim work!

    Reply
  44. Suzanne says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    I have been wanting my hubby to install crown molding in our home for a while. Miter Saw…CHECK! Nail Gun…CHECK! Now I just need the actual crown molding…TOOL ME!!!

    Reply
  45. Alexandra Dixon says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    TOOL ME! My husband and I are remodeling our kitchen and we desperately need a table saw to make all the work go smoother!

    Reply
  46. Rebecca says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    Tool me! Our back yard is ready for a new fence, so the wood and the paint will be our next big expense.

    Reply
  47. Becky P. says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    Tool Me! I need one of those hand planers so the front door doesn’t need to be kicked open every time.

    Reply
  48. Dacia says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    Tool Me!
    I’ve got furniture projects to finish and could use paintbrushes, paint, stain, and sandpaper. We are also embarking on some backyard updates this spring and could use tools and materials for adding new flower beds.

    Reply
  49. Katie says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    Tool me! We’ve been dreaming of a miter saw to help with furniture building plans.

    Reply
  50. Caitlyn says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    Tool me! We want Johns favored kreg jig!

    Reply
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