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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. Dan says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:07 am

    Tool me. Nail gun!

    Reply
  2. christie dehoff says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:07 am

    tool me!! i want a jig saw! i am dying to be able to cut wood for headboards and whatnot! although an air compressor to use with nail guns, etc would be nice too!

    Reply
  3. Tiffany says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:09 am

    TOOL ME…an air compressor so we can get the fireplace DONE!

    Reply
  4. stephanie says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:10 am

    Tool Me!!

    We are getting our house ready to sell.. we need a ton… some beadboard will be going up in the bathroom.. we need some paint and painting supplies… oh man. so much.

    Reply
  5. Susan says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Tool me! I’d say a miter saw because when we put up crown moulding, the hubs made the angles using a regular old saw!

    Reply
  6. erika h. says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:12 am

    tool me! well my sander went out on my last dresser project so i could use a new one of those, would love a sewing machine as well (is that a tool?), we’re getting ready to finish a bedroom in our basement so i’m sure my husband could think of a few more tools to add :) thanks!

    Reply
  7. Sandie Clements says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:16 am

    TOOL ME!!! We have been looking at nail guns to help with trim work.

    Reply
  8. keisha says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:16 am

    TOOL ME!

    Hm. I guess for the immediate future, I need one of those paintbrushes that Sherry uses instead of using painter’s tape… but somewhere down the line I think I’ll be needing a miter box and hand saw to tackle a trim redo in the middle bath.

    Reply
  9. Maureen says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Tool me! I need to install a lattice skirt to my deck and get it stained this spring! My hand saw that I have used for every other DIY isn’t going to “cut it” this time!! ;)

    Reply
  10. Todd says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:17 am

    TOOL ME! Anything to help use with a yard makeover

    Reply
  11. annie says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:20 am

    TOOL ME!

    i really want a table saw. and a nail gun. also, a garage/patio/yard/balcony/random space in which to do projects.

    Reply
  12. Michele says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:22 am

    TOOL ME!! Our pressure washer broke last year :( We need a new one to pressure wash nasty green mold off of our house, fence, pool deck, garage, walkway….

    Reply
  13. Meghan says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:24 am

    Tool me!
    I need to fix my bathroom– need plenty of tools to put in new tile, tub, vanity and fixtures!

    Reply
  14. Nusayba says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:25 am

    Tool me!
    The wood to DIY a large 10 seater dining room/homeschooling table. Would love to be able to still have books out on one end while eating lunch/dinner on the other end. And to be able to seat guests at the dinner table rather than always serving buffet style dinners.

    Reply
  15. Wendi M says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:26 am

    TOOL ME!! Hoping to get a jigsaw.

    Reply
  16. Lauren says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Tool me! We need gardening tools!

    Reply
  17. Shanna says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:30 am

    Tool me!
    We need outdoor furniture and just aren’t finding what we want so I do believe we will have to build some of it.

    Reply
  18. Melody says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:32 am

    TOOL ME!

    I’d love a table saw! I jumped on the sewing machine bandwagon in December so it’s the next big step to being a true DIYer! :)

    Reply
  19. Ann L. says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:35 am

    TOOL ME!

    I don’t really need tools, I am wanting supplies to make my vegetable garden FABULOUS this year!

    Reply
  20. kristen b says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:35 am

    tool me! I’ve been thinking about a sander (like a mouse). I need to work on some furniture painting projects.

    Reply
  21. Laurel says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:37 am

    Tool me!

    I really need a better more heavy duty drill, but I wouldn’t turn down a nail gun either. :)

    Reply
  22. Hannah says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:38 am

    TOOL ME!

    I have so many bathroom renovations in mind!

    Reply
  23. Angela says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:38 am

    tool me!!! I would love a sewing machine to work on projects for my baby’s room!!

    Reply
  24. Donna says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:38 am

    TOOL ME! I think it is time for me to get my own power drill or nail gun.

    Reply
  25. stacey says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:43 am

    Tool me!
    Paint for sure and maybe a new grill.

    Reply
  26. Brittany says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:44 am

    TOOL ME!
    I would LOVE a nail gun. All of the trim in our house needs to be redone and you guys have inspired me…I believe my husband and I could tackle it ourselves!

    Reply
  27. Emily says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:44 am

    Tool me!

    I am dying for a miter saw so I can get started on that crown molding you’ve inspired me to do.

    Reply
  28. Natalie says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:45 am

    TOOL ME! I’d love to work on a container garden, it’s our first summer with a balcony!

    Reply
  29. Wendy says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Tool Me! a nail gun would be awesome and speed up some projects :)

    Reply
  30. tina says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:47 am

    TOOL ME!

    I need a new washer and dryer, or a kreg jig would be awesome!

    Reply
  31. Jeff says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:49 am

    TOOL ME!

    Reply
  32. Chris says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:50 am

    TOOL ME!

    I need a nailer so I can install crown molding in my house, too!

    Reply
  33. Micah says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:50 am

    TOOL ME!

    We NEED tools so that my hubby can finish the nursery projects before our new arrival in June!

    Reply
  34. Whitney says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:51 am

    TOOL ME!

    As an apartment dweller, I’m not in need of any major power tools, but I would give my left arm for one of those levels that has the little laser beam that shoots out along the entire wall. I dream about those puppies–imagine a home with perfectly level pictures all over the walls… *sigh*

    Reply
  35. Robert says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:52 am

    TOOL ME! I always NEED more tools! Specifically a Kreg Jig :)

    Reply
  36. Tanisha says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:52 am

    TOOL ME!

    We are in need of a saw to help us install some new cabinetry and countertops in our kitchen!!

    Reply
  37. Ashlynn says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:57 am

    Tool Me! I want a krig jig to make mirror frames and I would like some organization containers!

    Reply
  38. Becky McCleaf says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:58 am

    TOOL ME!

    We are selling our old house and buying a new one in a better school district. We have lots on our to do list for both houses. I love looking at your site to get ideas for our new house. I think my husband would like a power tool but a sewing machine sounds fun to me.

    Reply
  39. Amy G says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:59 am

    TOOL ME!

    I can think of a bunch of things–we have quite a few tools, but I’d like to build a workbench to organize them all!

    Reply
  40. Shane says

    April 3, 2013 at 11:00 am

    TOOL ME!

    I desperately need a new table saw before I hurt myself on the cheap, wobbly one I have been using for years!

    Reply
  41. Joy says

    April 3, 2013 at 11:00 am

    TOOL ME! A garden rototiller to make planting easier. Last year I dug my 15×30 foot plot by hand. It was hard work and took awhile but I was blessed with a wonderful harvest. There’s nothing like a home grown tomato and tasty salad fixin’s. Thank you.

    Reply
  42. Karen says

    April 3, 2013 at 11:02 am

    TOOL ME!! Definitely a table saw, that’ll help us build out a closet in our master bedroom!

    Reply
  43. Jason says

    April 3, 2013 at 11:04 am

    TOOL ME!

    I’ve really been eyeing a nail gun/air compressor to do a few things. First and foremost is the crown moulding that is definitely needed around our main floor (and possibly doing the crown on our cabinets as you guys did wonderfully. Additionally, I’ve been wanting to redo the boring trim around all of our doors.

    Besides there are hundreds more uses of an air compressor that I would be excited to explore!

    Reply
  44. sarah says

    April 3, 2013 at 11:05 am

    TOOL ME! I have wanted to get a palm sander (We are new DIYers) to sand down a big messed up table that i want to refinish and some gardening accoutrements now that spring is here!

    Reply
  45. Kelly V says

    April 3, 2013 at 11:07 am

    TOOL ME!!

    Reply
  46. Sharon says

    April 3, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Tool Me! This is my husband’s sphere, but we’re working on finishing up a kitchen redo, so I’m going to say a piece of granite for the desktop that will be where the current pantry is.

    Reply
  47. Ruth says

    April 3, 2013 at 11:07 am

    TOOL ME!
    Well, I could use about everything.

    Reply
  48. Nicole says

    April 3, 2013 at 11:07 am

    TOOL ME!

    We could use a saw or two… we keep borrowing my father in law’s!

    Reply
  49. Kirsten says

    April 3, 2013 at 11:09 am

    TOOL ME! I could really use a good hammer!

    Reply
  50. Kim D says

    April 3, 2013 at 11:09 am

    “TOOL ME”

    We could really use a power washer!

    Reply
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