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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. John S says

    April 3, 2013 at 1:38 am

    TOOL ME! I would love to get a nice sander to be able to more quickly refinish some furniture!

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  2. quyen says

    April 3, 2013 at 1:42 am

    tool me! would love some hardwood floors.

    Reply
  3. Megan says

    April 3, 2013 at 1:44 am

    TOOL ME please! I am in desperate need of a weed wacker or string trimmer. The yard of our first home we just bought is pathetic and depressing. To make it worse, I have a Hort degree–eek, so embarrassing!

    Reply
  4. Jenn says

    April 3, 2013 at 1:49 am

    Tool me!
    Even though I’m renting and couldn’t use either right now, I can’t wait to get a Kreg and a spray paint gun!

    Reply
  5. Tasha says

    April 3, 2013 at 1:49 am

    TOOL ME! I have had a nail gun and air compressor on my wish list for over a year. And a circular saw. And now you have me drooling over the Kreg crown helper. In other words, that $500 would be put to good use! Thanks for the giveaway :).

    Reply
  6. Laura C. says

    April 3, 2013 at 1:50 am

    Tool Me! Chop saw or jig!! I don’t live close enough to my dad to borrow his!

    Reply
  7. Diane Marrero says

    April 3, 2013 at 1:53 am

    Tool Me! I have my eye on a new sewing machine – maybe a Baby Lock, with push buttons (I’m in a wheelchair, and the foot pedal is difficult.)

    Reply
  8. Lindsey Davies says

    April 3, 2013 at 2:00 am

    Tool me!!!!

    I have many ideas for projects (end tables, wall art, etc..) but find I don’t start them due to my lack of a table saw. A table saw is what I need!

    Reply
  9. Sharon says

    April 3, 2013 at 2:03 am

    Tool me! I’d love a sewing machine.

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  10. Maggie says

    April 3, 2013 at 2:17 am

    Tool me!

    Reply
  11. Jessica says

    April 3, 2013 at 2:25 am

    Tool me!
    I would love a sewing machine to try making my own pillow covers.

    Reply
  12. Sharon S says

    April 3, 2013 at 2:40 am

    TOOL ME!
    I’d love to do some landscaping!

    Reply
  13. Mary says

    April 3, 2013 at 2:41 am

    Tool me! Air compressor, nail gun, power drill all to finish up some stuff around the house.

    Reply
  14. Lara says

    April 3, 2013 at 2:43 am

    TOOL ME! I want a Kreg jig and a ton of paint for my new house!

    Reply
  15. Shanna says

    April 3, 2013 at 3:07 am

    TOOL ME!!!! I could use a dremel to help with refinishing a dining room table.

    Reply
  16. Heather d says

    April 3, 2013 at 3:18 am

    Tool me!

    Would love to start a home garden and do a little outdoor sprucing up :)

    Reply
  17. Alicia says

    April 3, 2013 at 3:36 am

    Tool Me! a nail gun. I’ve been green with envy over your newset adventures with one.

    Reply
  18. Bec says

    April 3, 2013 at 4:09 am

    Tool me!
    Just starting with first home of my own and I need everything!
    But especially a lawn mower…

    Reply
  19. Clare says

    April 3, 2013 at 5:40 am

    Tool me! Haha :) we’re wanting a slide compound mitre saw.. we have built in shelving, new kitchen cabinets, backyard screens we would like to tick off our list. With that bad boy, we could do an awful lot. Excuse me while I wipe the drool from my chin… makes me giddy just thinking about it :P

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  20. Corey says

    April 3, 2013 at 5:42 am

    Tool me, I could really use a deck railing for my new home.

    Reply
  21. Corey says

    April 3, 2013 at 5:44 am

    Tool me and my husband. We could use some safety proofing equipment.

    Reply
  22. 'col says

    April 3, 2013 at 5:46 am

    Tool me! I would love a paint sprayer since my new mission in life is to paint all the things. But my husband might like a compound miter saw.

    Reply
  23. Sonali says

    April 3, 2013 at 5:57 am

    Tool me! I’m after an angle grinder for some metal art around our home!

    Reply
  24. Sallie A says

    April 3, 2013 at 5:58 am

    TOOL ME! I would love a new drill.

    Reply
  25. Joanna says

    April 3, 2013 at 6:14 am

    TOOL ME

    I would just like to replace the garbage disposal at my Mom’s house. She doesn’t have the money to spend on one so if I could win one it would be wonderful! :-)

    Reply
  26. Christine says

    April 3, 2013 at 6:30 am

    TOOL ME! Anything to help redo our bathroom!

    Reply
  27. Rob says

    April 3, 2013 at 6:31 am

    Tool Me
    I’ve been eyeing a nail gun to help with projects around the house!

    Reply
  28. Marian says

    April 3, 2013 at 6:40 am

    Tool me! Oh guys, this is so exciting. I have been dying for the Dewalt compound mitre saw and stand at Home Depot. John, you know which one I mean. The big one that costs like $599 and comes with the cool adjustable stand. I need to build another planter box out of 2x4s for my deck and it’d be sweet to not have to use my neighbor’s saw.

    Reply
  29. Trisha D says

    April 3, 2013 at 6:43 am

    TOOL ME! My drill died yesterday. Mid-project :(

    Reply
  30. jessica says

    April 3, 2013 at 6:47 am

    Tool me! I’ve been using a buffer for the wax on a table I built!

    Reply
  31. Jeff says

    April 3, 2013 at 6:47 am

    TOOL ME!
    I want a wood saw.

    Reply
  32. Rachael says

    April 3, 2013 at 6:52 am

    TOOL ME! We need to paint the house and replace the shutters!

    Reply
  33. Emilie says

    April 3, 2013 at 6:54 am

    Tool me :)
    In need of good quality basic tools. Have “starter” versions of everything but they are just not cutting it!!

    Reply
  34. mdc says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:00 am

    TOOL ME! we just bought a new home and have many projects to complete…installing french doors, upgrading two bathrooms, etc.

    Reply
  35. Jenn says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:05 am

    Tool Me! I really want a belt sander to start refinishing furniture!

    Reply
  36. Erin says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:06 am

    Tool me! Where to start? I’ve been desperately looking for throw pillows but I’ve come to the conclusion I need to make my own. A sewing machine it is!

    Reply
  37. Amy says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:07 am

    Tool me! I’m looking for the perfect stencil to finish off my Mum’s old china cabinet that I’m renewing.

    Reply
  38. Natalie says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:15 am

    TOOL ME!! Not sure where I would begin on the tool list but $500 would help me get a great start!! :))

    Reply
  39. Mioumi says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:24 am

    Tool me!!
    I so need a nail gun. I dream about it some nights…

    Reply
  40. Kelly Day @ Kelly Day Interiors says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:30 am

    TOOL ME! I am in need of a new compound mitre saw to cut the lumber for the raised garden beds I am making this year.

    Reply
  41. Agustina says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:35 am

    TOOL ME! I want to trimm some rooms at home! So any tool that helps me would be welcome

    Reply
  42. Pip says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Tool Me! Please

    Hand sander for furniture makeovers and a nail gun cause they’re cool.

    Reply
  43. dale says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:48 am

    took me! leveler and miter sawa

    Reply
  44. Jennifer Winnie says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:51 am

    Saber saw to help with our big antique fixer…

    Reply
  45. Allie says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Tool me! What don’t we want to do?…new garage door, redo our fireplace, and some landscaping too! So many ideas so little time and money!

    Reply
  46. Melissa B. says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:58 am

    TOOL ME! I’m torn between a table saw and a reciprocating saw- I’ve got a list of projects lined up for both tools!

    Reply
  47. Nate says

    April 3, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Tool me!
    A kreg jig!

    Reply
  48. Roxanne says

    April 3, 2013 at 8:07 am

    Tool Me! I have been eyeing a belt sander for several years now. It would definitely get some use around here!!

    Reply
  49. Michelle says

    April 3, 2013 at 8:07 am

    TOOL ME!
    Kreg Jig! I hear good things :)

    Reply
  50. Paula says

    April 3, 2013 at 8:07 am

    TOOL ME! Any tool that helps us get ready for the kid on the way sounds good to me.

    Reply
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