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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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Comments

  1. Meredith F. says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    TOOL ME!

    That Kreg Jig is looking mighty fine!

    Reply
  2. Amber says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    Tool me! I have been wanting a miter saw for installing crown and wood flooring!

    Reply
  3. Jessica says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    Tool Me!

    After a recent DIY fail I realize we could use a lot of things :P But I do have a certain love of nail guns…

    Reply
  4. Mags says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    Tool me! I’d love a dremel saw…

    Reply
  5. Maeve says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    TOOL ME!
    We are this close to ripping up our laundry/mud room with attached powder room to install counter tops, cubbies, new floors, and a whole new bathroom. $500 would certainly help!

    Reply
  6. Danielle says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I have been in the spring planting mode, and getting ready to do some garden overhaul… so outdoor tools are in my mind at the moment!

    Reply
  7. Angie says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    TOOL ME! Doing a cabinet makeover

    Reply
  8. Jennifer M says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I’ve been dreaming of a power washer to get the green hue off my red 1950s brick!

    Reply
  9. Agnes says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    TOOL ME!! would love to get a kreg jig!

    Reply
  10. Carol says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love to get a miter saw!

    Reply
  11. Megan says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Tool me! Would love to get a miter saw or possibly a nail gun…working on a fireplace mantle soon.

    Reply
  12. Rebecca Armitage says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    TOOL ME!!! We really need to get a compound mitre saw…like yesterday, this $500 would definitely let us do that!

    Reply
  13. Mandy says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    I want my husband to build me a farmhouse table and finish our downstairs bathroom!!!

    Reply
  14. Kristen says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We have a gravel backyard in need of some greenery/plant/mister/sail shade-love!

    Reply
  15. Erica says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    Tool me! I would love a hand sander to redue our cabinets or a paint sprayer!

    Reply
  16. Elsa says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    TOOL ME! My husband is wanting a circular saw, and we have a front porch that needs some major attention.

    Reply
  17. stephanie says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    TOOL ME! I would upgrade my sander for the dressers I will refinish this summer!

    Reply
  18. Julie says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    TOOL ME!
    We need a hammer drill. With an old house, with plaster and brick exterior walls, hanging curtains has been a nightmare

    Reply
  19. Trish says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    Tool me!
    We are going to remodel a bathroom so we need tools for tile.

    Reply
  20. Kate M. says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I need many, many things, but a sewing machine would be awesome!

    Reply
  21. Christina P(NS) says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I would love a mitre saw, a nail gun & compressor…..anything really, I love tools!

    Reply
  22. Amanda says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a sewing machine so I can start DIYing some curtains, pillows, and maybe even a cute skirt or two. My hubby would love some new yard tools for spring! :)

    Reply
  23. Elizabeth says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Tool me!

    I’ve tried needlepoint and love it – my next to-do is to learn to sew!

    Reply
  24. Bethany says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Tool me! There are so many tools I would like. Definitely some sort of power saw. The last project we did I was sawing boards on our balcony by hand and thought my arms were going to fall off at the end.

    Reply
  25. Michelle says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    TOOL ME! We’re in the market for a new table saw since the off switch on ours stopped working! (We now plug it into a surge protector and use the on/off switch on the strip.)

    Reply
  26. Dana says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    Tool me! I would love a nail gun so I can finally put some trim up in our long and boring hallway.

    Reply
  27. renee says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    TOOL ME!
    Any yardening tools would be fab :)
    THANKS

    Reply
  28. Betsy says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    tool me!! I could go for many things at this point… fingers crossed!

    Reply
  29. Beth Ann Mergens says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    Tool me!
    Just bought our first house and need…everything! Lots of projects coming our way.

    Reply
  30. Marika says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    TOOL ME! Lumber for my soon to be built deck!

    Reply
  31. Allison S says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    Tool me! I would love a staple and nail gun for all kinds of projects living in my head!

    Reply
  32. Shannon says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    Tool Me!
    I would love a grout saw to dig out all the disgustingly old and moldy grout in my bathroom and then replace it with fresh and fabulous new grout… and than probably replace the vanity, storage, repaint, etc.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  33. Nicole says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    Tool Me! I just made a home to-do/wish list last night and I’m sure my list will require more tools than what we currently have!

    Reply
  34. Dee says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    “TOOL ME”. We’d really like a tile saw to do some tiling in our bathroom.

    Reply
  35. BeccaShawn says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    Tool me… We need almost everything, even paint brushes **gasp**

    Reply
  36. Peter F says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    TOOL ME! We have a greenhouse that we have been desperately wanting to build and a miter saw/a variety of other tools would very much come in handy!

    Reply
  37. Cathy W says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    TOOL ME! We are hoping to tackle landscaping projects this spring!

    Reply
  38. Andrea says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Tool Me! There are too many tools to name!

    Reply
  39. Katherine says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    Tool me!!
    We need just about everything bigger in terms of power tools. For two 30 year olds who have been in their house for 7 years and DIY a lot, we have embarrassingly few tools. At least we have very generous friends and family who don’t mind us constantly borrowing things!

    Reply
  40. Kamille says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    TOOL ME! I’d really like a nail gun to put in molding like yours!

    Reply
  41. Laura says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    TOOL ME! I want a sander.

    Reply
  42. Allison says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    TOOL ME!! We really need a nail gun to move forward with some projects. And now that you mention it, a new sewing machine would be nice, too!

    Reply
  43. Leanne says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    TOOL ME!!! I need a drill cause I can’t calling all my guy friends to borrow theirs!

    Reply
  44. Jenny says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    TOOL ME!

    The last tool my husband said he wanted was a woodchipper.

    Reply
  45. melrose says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    “TOOL ME”…I need an electric saw.

    Reply
  46. Staci H says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    TOOL ME! PLEASE!!! I would love a dremel tool or a jigsaw for my DIY projects, I’m wanting to build a “frame” around a gigantic map of California….ahhh….

    Reply
  47. Elaine says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    TOOL ME!
    We broke our circular saw and are struggling to finish building the framing for the new garage without it (and we could use a rivet gun, too!)

    Reply
  48. Sherri says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    TOOL ME!
    Kreg drill… oh so many possibilities!

    Reply
  49. Katie R says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Tool me!

    Reply
  50. Carolyn says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Tool me! Our ensuite needs to be painted to coordinate with our master bedroom, and I think a paint sprayer would be great!

    Reply
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