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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. Laura K says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Tool me! Yard tools for sure!

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  2. Anna says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a miter saw, which I am sure will come in handy for many projects, as we are trying to buy a fixer-upper…

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    TOOL ME! I think I’d start with paint and then maybe get some closet organization! :)

    Reply
  4. Jenny says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Tool me.

    We’re in need of a sewing machine or a nice saw. I sew everything by hand at the moment and things would go a lot faster if I had a sewing machine. And my husband could get to do lots of the fun projects I have in mind if we had a new saw, haha. ^_^

    Reply
  5. Kasie says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Sander– We are currently re-doing a dresser for our nursery and this would make our life a lot easier!!

    Reply
  6. Liz says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Tool me! We really need a chainsaw to do some tree work. We had really bad storms this winter and many of our branches are down or partially down.

    Reply
  7. Shannon says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Tool me! I would love a paint sprayer for various painting projects in our new house!

    Reply
  8. Sarah R. says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    I need a nail gun, and to completely gut my kitchen…..

    Reply
  9. Joel says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    TOOL ME! A table saw for building furniture!

    Reply
  10. Jenny says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    We’re in need of a sewing machine or a nice saw. I sew everything by hand at the moment and things would go a lot faster if I had a sewing machine. And my husband could get to do lots of the fun projects I have in mind if we had a new saw, haha. ^_^

    Reply
  11. Claire says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    TOOL ME! I really want a nail gun or a power washer…

    Reply
  12. Caitlin Davidson says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Tool me! As soon as I saw that I knew I wanted a nail gun because I’d like to put up picture moldings in a few rooms. How did you know!?!?

    Reply
  13. Melissa says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Tool me, please!

    We’d love to be able to redo our main bathroom. A tile cutter would be a very handy piece of equipment to add to our collection.

    Reply
  14. Rebecca G. says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love a sewing machine so that I can finally make a quilt with all of the fabric I’ve been collecting. My husband’s tool wish list is endless, however… luckily we have some pretty nice dads to borrow from. :)

    Reply
  15. Carolyn says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    Tool Me!

    Would love to build a garden this summer! Also have a little one on the way so I’m sure we’ll be doing some updates to things!

    Reply
  16. Keilan M says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    tool me! I’ve been dreaming of my Den…with some board & batten walls & ceilings..sigh…one day…

    Reply
  17. Chelsea says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    Tool Me!
    We are getting ready to overhaul our basement and need some serious tools–starting with a jackhammer! A paint sprayer would be great too!

    Reply
  18. Char says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    Tool Me!!
    I am lusting after a nail gun!!

    Reply
  19. LizlovesCam says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    TOOL ME! I’d love to install a herringbone backsplash in our kitchen.

    Reply
  20. KERRY says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    TOOL ME!!
    I’ve just begun a bathroom reno…I need lots of help.

    Reply
  21. Mariah S. says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Tool Me!

    Reply
  22. Tirsa says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Tool Me!

    I would love to get an extend and climb telescoping ladder so that I can just paint the hallway without depending on DH or “borrowing” one from the contractor who worked on our house.

    Reply
  23. Rebecca M says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    I think a jig would be awesome!

    Reply
  24. Cindy says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Tool me!

    I would love a spray painter, a nail gun or a miter saw.

    Reply
  25. Kippen says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    TOOL ME!
    We have been wanting to paint our kitchen cabinets and do a new tile backsplash..this would be awesome!

    Reply
  26. Sara says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love a new saw… I have been eying both a miter saw and a table saw, but I don’t know which one I need more. I think the table saw would probably be the better bet right now… Most of our projects would be SO much easier if we had one. The next project is to build a platform for our washer and dryer to sit on with drawers underneath for our shoes… The laundry room is a little cramped as is.

    Reply
  27. Ash says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    TOOL ME!…a table saw would be amazeballs! My boyfriend has been drooling over a Ridgid table saw for months now. We have so many outdoor reno projects on the go for this spring and summer, acquiring a table saw instead of borrowing my dad’s table saw would make life so much easier!

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  28. Chip says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Tool Me! I’m needing a wet saw these days.

    Reply
  29. Kelly says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Tool me! I would love a table saw!

    Reply
  30. Tracy says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Tool me! I want a kreg jig and miter saw! After watching you guys use it so often I’ve decided I need one. I’ve been wanting to tackle making some furniture (mainly a farmhouse dining table and a media cabinet) and a kreg is essential!

    Reply
  31. Meredith says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    TOOL ME!!…I’d love some new gardening tools…is it too late for that spring garden?

    Reply
  32. Erin says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We need to beef up our tool arsenal for all of our future home repair projects!

    Reply
  33. Denise says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Tool me!!! I hope there is a tile saw in my future!!

    Reply
  34. Megan says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Tool Me!
    I have heard a nail gun is nice . . .

    Reply
  35. Sydney says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    Tool me! I want to tackle board and batten in our small hallway an think a nail gun would be perfect to do it with!

    Reply
  36. Abby says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love to have my hubby install crown molding throughout our house. I already sent him your tutorial. :)

    Reply
  37. MichelleR says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    TOOL ME!! We desperately need a new air compressor. Our current one is on it’s last leg and I have lots of projects in mind that require use of a nail gun!

    Reply
  38. Erin says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Tool me!

    I’d love to buy a nail gun, especially since you guys have been singing the praises of yours!

    Reply
  39. Texas Fi says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    TOOL ME! We are in the process of buying our first house! I own a flowered hammer that has screwdriver attachments inside the handle. I guess what I’m trying to say is we could probably use everything and anything from a ladder to a nail gun. We are starting at a floral embellished hammer.

    Reply
  40. Amy A says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Tool Me! I want a compound miter saw! I’m under contract on a new house with lots of projects!

    Reply
  41. Jane Nelson says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    TOOL ME! I’d love a Kreg Jig – I don’t even know what I would build with it yet, but I’m sure once I have it the creative juices will start flowing!

    Reply
  42. nat says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Tool Me! I’d add some closet organizers, upgrade the ceiling light fixtures, paint the baby’s room, pretty up the front yard… I could do a lot with $500!!

    Reply
  43. Cindy O. says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    TOOL ME! I want to tear out my pantry and redo it with cabinets.

    Reply
  44. Linda says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    TOOL ME! I could sure use a KREG JIG and a paint sprayer.

    Reply
  45. Mike says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    TOOL ME!! I’ve been dreaming of an air compressor!!

    Reply
  46. elizabeth says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Most definitely a nail gun, and I’m sure I could figure out a way to use the rest!

    Reply
  47. Lacy D says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Tool Me! – A paint sprayer would be awesome!! And I’m sure my hubby would love a table saw. :)

    Reply
  48. Emily F. says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Tool me! We need some new yard tools this year, for sure! Our yard needs some TLC after our addition was put on this fall. You would think the trucks and equipment brought in would go in and out on one side of the house but, oh no, they had to go all the way AROUND the house, leaving muddy truck tracks in a lovely semi circle around the house.

    Reply
  49. sarah says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    TOOL ME……we are dreaming of a nail gun and a mitre saw….we are getting ready to tackle board and batten in the upstairs bath. (the cheater way like you did the hall) :)

    Reply
  50. Sally says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Tool Me! I need to complete all my half-finished projects…a paint sprayer & a tile cutter would be a great start.

    Reply
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