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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. Sayra Chorey says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    TOOL ME – I’d like a sander and jigsaw! Maybe a miter saw too.

    Reply
  2. Rachael says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    Tool Me!

    Desperately in need of some yard tools… we’re in the middle of overhauling our front yard landscaping!

    Reply
  3. Judy says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    TOOL ME!

    My fiancé and I could always use more paint and painting tools because every place we rehab needs new paint!!

    Reply
  4. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    Tool me! I need a circular saw so I can finish my media center.

    Reply
  5. Tina H. says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    TOOL ME! I really need a wet & dry vac and telescoping pruners.

    Reply
  6. Ashley @ Yeah. We Bake. says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love an electric drill and some kind of saw. I took a theater shop class in college and it was the most fun I’ve had in school!

    xo,
    Ashley

    Reply
  7. Erin Ritola says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    “TOOL ME” My boyfriend wants an air compressor so bad, but I think I would get a paint sprayer first – our entire house, inside and out needs paint desperately. Getting to play with that would also motivate me to do the insane amount of wall repair we need to get done first :)

    Reply
  8. Carrie says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    Tool Me! I need some new kitchen appliances!

    Reply
  9. Amy says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I would love love LOVE a new paint sprayer to work on some kitchen cabinets!

    Reply
  10. Lindsey Evans says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    TOOL ME!!!! I need a chop saw (aka miter saw)for some major remodeling projects!

    Reply
  11. Erin Morgan says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Those ugly carpetted stairs are gonna get it..

    Reply
  12. Amy says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    “TOOL ME”! My husband and I are starting a furniture refinishing business, so there is a ton of different tools that we still need!

    Reply
  13. Kacey w. says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Tool me! This one’s for my husband – he really wants a nail gun!

    Reply
  14. Lindy says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love to have a serger/overlocking machine for all my sewing projects. A new push mower (electric!) would be good, too.

    Reply
  15. Bridget P. says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Tool me! I would love a miter saw!

    Reply
  16. Jennifer M. says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    TOOL ME! I really would love my own sewing machine — I’ve been “borrowing” my mom’s for about five years now, and it was oh, 15-20 years old to begin with?!? I’d also like to build a new tv stand for my corner gas fireplace nook, love the convenience of those but without a custom built stand, there is no place for a dvd player/cable box/dvr, etc.!

    Reply
  17. Amber says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Tool Me! I would like a new wheelbarrow to help me haul all the junk we are clearing out down to the road!

    Reply
  18. Jennifer C says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Kreg Jig and a few other misc items!

    Reply
  19. Rebecca says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    TOOL ME!!!!!!
    Where to start- we’re building a outdoor bungalow for our kiddos, renovating our entire house and trying to wrangle an overgrown backyard into submission. This would help us get started! :)

    Reply
  20. Amber says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Tool Me! Paint brushes and Paint to help to help the DIY begin

    Reply
  21. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    TOOL ME!

    My hubs and I have been making a lot of furniture lately and we really want a table saw for those more precision cuts!

    Reply
  22. Justin C says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    TOOL ME! We need some power tools.

    Reply
  23. Kacey says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Either a sander or a mitre saw…. hard to decide.

    Reply
  24. Aly says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Tool me!

    I would love a miter saw for various projects.

    Reply
  25. SJ says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    TOOL ME! I really want a table saw :)

    Reply
  26. Angie says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    TOOL ME – mantel make-over!!! Inspired by yours!!!

    Reply
  27. Rebecca says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Tool me!

    We need a table saw, stud finder and electric sander to create built in seating and shelves around our fireplace and a pallet wall in our kitchen/living room.

    Reply
  28. J says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    TOOL ME!!!

    I’d take anything, but at the top of my list would be a rototiller for some serious spring gardening!

    Reply
  29. Kelly says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    TOOL ME! I’d love a nail gun.

    Reply
  30. Sarah S says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    TOOL ME! Every time you guys unveil a new project, I want a Kreg Jig that much more!

    Reply
  31. Michelle says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Reply
  32. Laura says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Tool me! I could use a sewing machine to make some cushions.

    Reply
  33. hollie says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    I need a new palm sander for furniture renos!

    Reply
  34. Amy says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Tool me! Yes, a sewing machine! Also, a Roomba. I know, I know. But come on… imagine not having to vacuum! No, it’s not a tool, BUT it would give me more time to DIY since I’m not vacuuming… :)

    Reply
  35. Amy Beam says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    TOOL ME! We are tackling both our front and back yards right now. We could use a trench type tool for installing a much needed sprinkler/drip system (we live in So. California and get very little natural water).

    Reply
  36. Jenn C says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    TOOL ME! I totally need an air nail gun!

    Reply
  37. Rachel says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Tool Me! Hmmmmm I think what we need most is some sort of organizational system. We only have ONE set of shelves for home/tool storage in our house which means it is way overpacked and everything in our basement is just laying on the ground. I would love to set up a full row of shelves in the basement and get some great organizing done.

    Reply
  38. Jennifer says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Tool me!! I would love a sledgehammer to destroy my stinky, gross bathroom and make it all better. Start with the big guns! (Or hammer…).

    Reply
  39. Julie says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    TOOL ME!! Our whole house needs work so the list is long!

    Reply
  40. Tyson & Genny Allies says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Tool Me!

    I want some new saws… projects abound!

    Reply
  41. Cate says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Tool me! I’m ready to do some painting!

    Reply
  42. Karla says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Tool me! I’m in the market for quality power drill so I can install some shelves, hang some curtain rods, and finally get a beautiful (super heavy) mirror up on the wall!

    Reply
  43. Crystal says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We’ve been wanting to update our kitchen. I’m sure this would be helpful for the tools we need!

    Reply
  44. Cat says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Tool me!

    We just bought our first home. We close in two weeks and we need just about every tool there is since we’ve been apartment dwellers up until now! I’m definitely utilizing all your tutorials to paint our 1980s kitchen cabinetry white!

    Reply
  45. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    TOOL ME! I need a nice semi-professional wood saw and sander. One day we’ll get to refinishing our cabinets!

    Reply
  46. Nadia says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Tool me! I just got my hubby a nail gun…woohoo! But didn’t realize that I also needed to get him a compressor for it…womp womp!

    Reply
  47. Elizabeth says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We desperately need a nail gun to get some trim installed!

    Reply
  48. sam says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I need a large compressor for my paint sprayer. Wouldn’t you know the one we have is too small. :(

    Reply
  49. Leslie says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    TOOL ME! Would love a nail gun to fix all the pieces of busted trim I keep finding.

    Reply
  50. Christina M says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    TOOL ME! I need a paint sprayer – the entire exterior AND interior of my house needs painting!

    Reply
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